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.
Author: Lorene Keitch
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…
EcoStewards students support caribou recovery efforts
Mountain caribou are struggling to survive. This endangered species is on the decline, with loss of their habitat hurting overall population numbers. Through Wildsight's EcoStewards program, students are learning about this special mountain animal — and taking action to support…
Ellen Zimmerman Award 2023 Recipient: Annette Lutterman
In honour of her tireless conservation efforts in the Upper Columbia Valley, Golden resident Annette Lutterman received the 2023 Ellen Zimmerman Award! This annual award recognizes an individual who contributes in a notable way to environmental conservation and education in…
Call for Nominations: 2023 Ellen Zimmerman Award
Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to protecting nature or environmental education in the Columbia Headwaters region? Nominate them for the 2023 Ellen Zimmerman Award and celebrate their commitment to protecting nature and inspiring about nature…
Columbia kids play with paper
Columbia Park Elementary students are on a year-long journey to learn about our ecological footprints, and how we can lighten that load. Wildsight's Beyond Recycling program, offered in schools across the Columbia Basin, equips students with the knowledge…
The wild of winter
Legs crisscrossed apple sauced, students cluster around this afternoon's special guest. Today is Winter Wonder. Anticipation builds as Wildsight Educator Jessie "Frost" Caza leads the young students through games to learn about winter animals and how, in particular, the…