Author: Lindsay Cuff

Minds and Hearts: The Magic of Winter

March 29, 2019 by Lindsay Cuff

With the singing of the bluebirds and the vanishing of the snow, spring is here and winter is fading. But thanks to Winter Wonder, Wildsight’s outdoor ecology program for primary students, the magic of winter has been woven into…

BC government announces historic partnerships for mountain caribou recovery

March 21, 2019 by Lindsay Cuff

The government of British Columbia recently announced two important agreements that will influence the fate of mountain caribou in the province. The first agreement is a historic partnership between British Columbia, Canada and the West Moberly and Saulteau First Nations…

Chiono-what?

February 25, 2019 by Lindsay Cuff

Did you know that animals who thrive in winter are known as chionophiles (ki-on-o-file)? The word is derived from the Greek word chion, meaning “snow” and phile, meaning “lover.” This year, Wildsight will take over 2000 students…

Cranbrook kids collect lichen for recently moved caribou

February 8, 2019 by Lindsay Cuff

This week, 74 students from T.M. Roberts Elementary spent a cold morning collecting lichen for mountain caribou—and creating hope for the future. The lichen, gathered from tree branches, will feed the last few animals in our local caribou…

Species on the Brink: Selkirk and Purcell Caribou Relocated to Revelstoke

January 18, 2019 by Lindsay Cuff

Join us for a candlelight vigil to remember the caribou in Kimberley on Feb 5. Efforts to rescue mountain caribou in the Purcell and southern Selkirk Mountains over the past two decades have resulted in translocation of animals to the…

On the ground: Meet Melissa Flint

January 11, 2019 by Lindsay Cuff

Since 2001, Wildsight environmental education programs have reached over 70,000 students. These programs help to build a more sustainable future for all, inspiring the students of today to become the stewards of tomorrow.

Closed – Job Posting: Communications + Philanthropy Manager [Updated]

December 14, 2018 by Lindsay Cuff

This position has been filled. Wildsight is looking for a creative, collaborative and passionate Communications & Philanthropy Manager to join our team. This is a 1.0 FTE position that comes with five weeks vacation and a Private Health Services…

New Environmental Assessment Act for British Columbia

December 14, 2018 by Lindsay Cuff

British Columbia passed a new Environmental Assessment Act this fall. Under the new Act, large projects being proposed in BC will have a new set of criteria to help determine whether or not they should go ahead.

It’s up to us to write the story

December 10, 2018 by Lindsay Cuff

I’m writing to you because we need your help today to fight for our wildlife and wild spaces. You may have seen the many news reports coming out lately about how our world’s wilderness is disappearing.

Wildsight, Robert Bateman and environmental groups renew call for government action on mountain caribou

November 1, 2018 by Lindsay Cuff

Wildsight, joining with other environmental groups in B.C., have called on the provincial government for an immediate moratorium on new development in caribou mountain critical habitat. This comes after discovering that, since May, the B.C.

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