Bank swallows are facing one of the fastest population decline for a species in Canada, with a staggering 98% population loss over a recent 40-year period. With only 2% of their population left in our country, this species requires urgent conservation action. There is currently no data on the migratory pathway used by western Canada’s … Continued
Location: Golden, BC Employment Type: Seasonal Posted: April 14, 2022 How to Apply: Please email a resume and cover letter to Leslie Adams at Golden@wildsight.ca Salary: $19.00 per hour Expiry Date: May 28, 2021 Note: As this job is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs funding, all applicants must meet the criteria of the funding. … Continued
Location: Golden, BC Employment Type: Seasonal Posted: April 14, 2022 How to Apply: Please email a resume and cover letter to Leslie Adams at Golden@wildsight.ca Salary: $20.50 per hour Expiry Date: May 20, 2022 Note: As this job is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs funding, all applicants must meet the criteria of the funding. … Continued
Our 2022 on-line AGM went very well. It was well attended and we gained 5 new board members to join our remaining 6. The evening started with a slide show introducing all our programs, then the well presented financial reporting, and ended with the acclamation of our slate of board members. If you missed the … Continued
Swallows and other populations of birds that catch insects while flying are on the decline. But you can help protect these vulnerable species. Bank swallows, which have been reduced to 2% of their population in Canada in a recent 40 year period, are extremely vulnerable and require immediate conservation action. Barn Swallows have similarly faced … Continued
We’re pleased to learn there is a new local independent movement that is working to draw attention to the unique British Columbia inland temperate rainforest ecosystem. The movement (called Stand With Us) is hopeful that people will start, or continue, to have serious thoughts and discussions over the future of this unique and rare ecosystem. … Continued
The Island restaurant is Wildsight Golden’s April climate champion. The Island was chosen because of the several initiatives by owners Aaron and Petra in order to reduce their carbon footprint/ecological impact. Some of the things the Island has been doing to reduce their impact on the environment and climate include not using plastic bags (both for its … Continued
With the arrival of migratory birds also comes the second year of the five-year (2021-2026) Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement Project (UCSHEP). Volunteers are being requested to help with barn and bank swallow nest monitoring, between April/May – September for barn swallows and between June – July for bank swallows. The locations of any new … Continued
Do you love physical outdoor work, have a passion for the environment and have good communication skills? Wildsight Golden is seeking one qualified person to coordinate ‘Golden’s Community Invasive Plant Program’ and to develop and deliver public education on invasive plants. This program is jointly supported by Wildsight Golden and the Town of Golden. CONTRACT … Continued
Congratulations to our new Climate Champion for the month of March. Many people in our community will recognize John Manuel. John is a long time member of the Golden community, currently retired and sitting as a councillor for the Town of Golden. John was nominated and chosen as March’s climate champion because he incorporates climate … Continued
