Grocery shopping can be a challenge when trying to reduce waste. Aisles are full of extra packaging and buying items without the packaging can be more expensive. It is important though to vote with your dollar. As summer comes, we will be able to buy much more local food from our farmer’s market and directly … Continued
One of the hardest places to reduce waste is in the bathroom. Almost everything in there is wrapped in plastic or disposable. Start by looking in the bathtub or the shower. Shower gel, shampoo and conditioner, razors, mesh sponges, everything generates waste! Most bath products can be replaced with low waste or zero waste products. … Continued
New project to help at risk species We all love birds, but many bird populations are declining at an alarming rate due to a number of threats including habitat destruction, recreational disturbance and climate change. A new study published in September 2019, estimates that 2.9 billion birds of various species have disappeared in Canada and … Continued
According to seasoned locals, the best time to start planting outside in Golden is when the 7 on Mount 7 is visible after the first first full moon of May, and preferably after May Long Weekend. At the time of writing, bulbs are starting to emerge, lilac buds are swelling bigger each day and front … Continued
Cleaning products can be toxic for the environment, aggravate breathing problems, and generate a lot of waste, generally plastic. Most plastic containers for cleaning products are recyclable and some are reusable. Homemade cleaning products are just a powerful as chemicals, can be made with easy to find household ingredients and are often much less expensive. … Continued
Location: Golden, BC Employment Type: Seasonal Posted: April 14, 2020 How to Apply: Please email a resume and cover letter to Leslie Adams at Golden@wildsight.ca Category: Education and Law, Recreation and Sport, Social Community and Government services Salary: $20.00 per hour Expiry Date: May 22, 2020 Note: As this job is funded through the Canada … Continued
Assistant Outreach Coordinator Location: Golden, BC Employment Type: Seasonal Posted: Date How to Apply: Please email a resume and cover letter to Leslie Adams at Golden@wildsight.ca Category: Office Administration and Human Resources, Social, Community and Government Services Salary: $16.00 per hour Expiry Date: May 22, 2020 Note: As this job is funded through the Canada … Continued
Thank you for your interest in applying for the program coordinator position with Golden’s Community Invasive Plant Program. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will no longer be accepting applications for this position in 2020. Do you love physical outdoor work, have a passion for the environment and have good communication skills? Wildsight Golden is … Continued
Sarah J. Osadetz has donated this gorgeous print that she will be entering in an upcoming art show to Wildsight Golden. If you want to be entered to win this print, become a lifetime member of Wildsight Golden prior to April 22. It costs $20 to become a lifetime member! To become a member, please … Continued
The final report for the 2015-2019 Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey (CWWS) is now available. The CWWS incorporated the efforts of more than 230 volunteer citizen-scientists. Over the duration of the hugely successful project, the CWWS documented 163 bird species that utilize habitat in the Columbia Wetlands, with 30 at-risk bird species. Single day bird counts … Continued
