Laura Kroeker’s Grade 9 class from Fernie Secondary School took a deep dive into the world of waste and plastic last week. Led by Wildsight educator, Janelle Park, they looked at the impact of plastics on the earth, its water and oceans. Researching topics like microplastics, straws and other single-use plastics, the students created infographics … Continued
Local students have been working hard to enhance the West Fernie Wetland, making it more turtle-friendly. The project is part of Wildsight’s EcoStewards program, in partnership with the Elk River Alliance, as part of their Accepting Beavers and Enhancing Wetlands initiative. Wildsight’s EcoStewards offers an opportunity for teachers and students to combine in-depth ecosystem learning … Continued
Randal Macnair has joined Wildsight as the new Elk Valley Conservation Coordinator. “I am thrilled to have Randal join our team,” says Robyn Duncan, Wildsight’s Executive Director. “Randal brings a deep commitment to the Elk Valley, a lifetime of community service and a passion to engage the community in real dialogue about taking action to … Continued
Motivated to make a difference, the Grades 4-6 students in Beyond Recycling—our sustainability education program—are coming up with innovative ideas to meet complex environmental challenges. As the culmination of their eight-month journey beyond recycling, each of the 21 participating classes around the Columbia Basin discovered how small steps can create big changes. Once a week … Continued
