Going beyond reduce, reuse and recycle
My son participated in Wildsight's Beyond Recycling program last year. In it, he learned the tenets of a sustainable community and studied how his own actions, and those of our family, impact the planet.
Author: Lorene Keitch
Wildsight Education program recognized with national award
We might be biased, but we're pretty keen about our EcoStewards program. And it seems we're not the only ones who feel that way; EcoStewards is the inaugural recipient of Wildlife Habitat Canada's Diane Griffin Award! EcoStewards…
Finding the stories of the wild
Boots squelch down the snowy path, a row of brightly-bundled faces scanning the surroundings as they tromp to today's wonder-filled outdoor classroom. Wildsight educator Jill Jennings encourages the Grade 1 students to use their 'deer ears' to…
Stewards of the stream
A group of elementary school students is wiser about their local water thanks to an innovative program that connects kids, curiosity, and curriculum together to better understand and protect the local environment. Wildsight's EcoStewards program allows students to really…
Winter family fun
Nature's beauty and depth is found in every season, from sun-soaked skin on a summer's day to mud-puddle splashes in springtime rain, to crunchy, crisp leaves in autumn.
Food, farms and fires
We welcomed our third community to the Wildsight Youth Climate Corps (YCC) roster this year with the launch of a season in Golden. But what exactly does a season look like? We're glad you asked.
Building biodiversity in a backyard
The inaugural Wildsight Youth Climate Corps (YCC) Golden season has begun and we couldn't be more excited to see this new crew diving into the work. The season kicked off August 8th with in-class learning on issues surrounding…
For the love of trees
Students in Cranbrook's Kootenay Orchards Elementary learned about the beauty and intricacy of trees, and connected with the landscape around them in deep and meaningful ways this school year. Through Wildsight's EcoStewards program, Educator Patty Kolesnichenko joined Anneli…
YCC Kimberley/Cranbrook fired up for new season
We are so excited to have Wildsight's Youth Climate Corps (YCC) back in Kimberley/Cranbrook for a third season! Our crew began at the start of May with in-class and on-the-ground training to prepare for a…
Creston students support turtle habitat
Turtles in Creston might be the luckiest turtles around. The Western Painted Turtle is a blue-listed species, meaning its habitats are at risk. But the Creston community has taken it upon themselves to restore habitat, seek protections and encourage…