Sometimes, the best intentions go awry. Wildfires destroy forests, threaten communities, and harm wildlife. They can grow out of control and cost millions of dollars to stop. So the general policy in B.C. has been to suppress any and all wildfires from starting or spreading. These good intentions, however, have led to unexpected consequences for … Continued
It’s a tradition 120 years strong. It has lasted through two world wars, the Spanish Flu epidemic, the start and end of a century and the turning of a new one. No measly pandemic would dare stop it from running again for its 121st season. The Christmas Bird Count is one tradition we can keep … Continued
The year was 2000. Dial-up internet, no smart phones. Y2K bug discredited. The prime minister was Jean Chrétien and BC’s premier was Ujjal Dosanjh. And in the East Kootenay, Elk Valley resident Lee-Anne Walker was exploring how to immerse students in environmental education. “We wanted to create an ecosystem awareness program for students to become … Continued
It started as an expedition to track down the elusive mountain caribou. David Moskowitz – renowned photographer, writer and wildlife tracker – had already written about the disappearing species a few times, but had never encountered them in the wild. With some time on his hands, Moskowitz set off to look for caribou in the … Continued
Selkirk College is hosting a virtual TEDx series to champion and accelerate solutions to the climate crisis. The free talks include both local and global speakers who will discuss ideas and actions to face the climate crisis. “The speakers for our upcoming virtual events, both global and local, will be sharing their ideas and then … Continued
Young adults are getting their hands dirty and their minds filled as they learn about and take action on local projects to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. The Youth Climate Corps, a Wildsight initiative, launched at the start of October with training, then jumped right into the work. In West Arm … Continued
Thanks to you, the provincial government will think twice before giving the green light to yet another ski resort in our over-impacted mountains. A developer wants to build a ski resort in the West Kootenay’s Selkirk Mountains. The proposal for the Zincton ski resort, between Kaslo and New Denver, would cover 55 square kilometres of … Continued
For those rare moments when your day’s adventures are done, you’ve finished the last page of your book and all you want is to sit back and relax, our Wildsight crew has uncovered some treasured nature-based videos for you to enjoy. Pop a bowl of popcorn, find your comfiest spot on the couch, and enjoy … Continued
The story of Jumbo Wild is a saga with many twists and turns, but ends as all good stories should. In this valley at least, grizzlies have freedom to roam without excavators invading. The wolverines can clamber and climb without construction blocking their territory. Nature can breathe in this space. First Nations, environmental organizations (including … Continued
Longtime Jumbo Wild supporter Doug Anakin passed away April 25th, leaving behind a trail of happy memories with friends and loved ones. Doug was a valued member of the Jumbo Creek Conservation Society (JCCS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to saving the Jumbo Valley from the proposed ski resort. His wife Mary Jean reports that Doug … Continued
