Author: Wildsight Revelstoke

Toads and Turtles – oh my!

May 2, 2023 by Wildsight Revelstoke

Love them (or not) but toads & turtles are listed as 'Species at Risk' and need help to survive & thrive in Revelstoke. Hop (or stroll) on over to learn from Marcy Mahr, Senior Biologist with the Valhalla Wilderness Society…

Rats in Revelstoke Workshop Recording and Reading!

August 20, 2021 by Wildsight Revelstoke

You might not like it, but they're here. There are two types of rats in BC: the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) and the roof rat (Rattus rattus). Rats are not native to BC and were introduced via boat traffic…

Wild Wednesdays – Toad Angels – Workshop Recording

June 23, 2021 by Wildsight Revelstoke

Senior Biologist and conservation guru Marcy Mahr shared with us the extent of the Western Toads awesomeness! Tune in to see why these creatures are so important for the health of our ecosystem (and cool to boot) and how Marcy…

Wild Wednesdays – Ethnobotany- Workshop Recording

June 9, 2021 by Wildsight Revelstoke

We challenge you to watch this workshop and not feel a deeper sense of connection to nature on your next walk in the woods of Revelstoke... Ethnobotanist and Herbalist Christy Shaw served up a slice of botanical magic and it…

Wild Wednesdays – History of The Columbia River – Workshop Recording

June 6, 2021 by Wildsight Revelstoke

Absolutely riveting! A new perspective on some connections to the Columbia River The second in our 'Wild Wednesdays' Local Lore workshop series, 'History Of the Columbia River' hosted by historian and author Laura Stovel was fascinating! Enjoy this recording yourself…

Wild Wednesdays – Garter Snake Shenanigans – Workshop Recording

May 21, 2021 by Wildsight Revelstoke

Well that sure was ssssssssuper. The first in our 'Wild Wednesdays' Local Lore workshop series, 'Garter Snake Shenanigans' hosted by snake champion and Senior Biologist Mike Sarell was absolutely scintillating! Enjoy this recording yourself, with your kids, or students, to…

Section 80 Application under the Species at Risk Act

March 15, 2021 by Wildsight Revelstoke

Please find enclosed a s.80 Request under the Species at Risk Act (SARA) for an emergency order to stop logging in Federally identified critical habitat of the Southern Mountain Caribou in the Revelstoke Shuswap Local Planning Unit in British…