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Author: Melissa Flint

Yaqan Nukiy Wetland and Floodplain Restoration

November 25, 2020 By Melissa Flint

This past Monday, Norm Allard, Community Planner for Yaqan Nukiy (Lower Kootenay Band) took us on a tour of restoration projects on the Kootenay and Goat Rivers. The floodplain and wetland restoration work holds multiple benefits for wildlife, water and community. Many people are surprised to know how much the rivers in the Creston Valley … Continued


Green Map: Connectivity and Putting it together

August 25, 2020 By Melissa Flint

Combining all the themes in the Green Map The Green Map process shows that conservation is complex and that there are many challenges and opportunities on the landscape. After looking at the six map themes individually, they were aggregated further into a Natural Features and Social Factors map. The Natural Features map is a combination … Continued


Green Map: Forests, Human Footprint and Geotechnical Risks

August 17, 2020 By Melissa Flint

To get a general idea of the Creston Valley Green Map- you can see our first post here.  To see the first three map themes, go here. Otherwise, dive into some details and give us your feedback! 4. Forest and Flora The goal of the forest and flora mapping theme was to find areas of … Continued


Green Map: Conservation Gaps, Rare Habitat and Wildlife

August 10, 2020 By Melissa Flint

To get a general idea of the Green Map- you can see our first post here.  Otherwise, dive into some details and then give us your feedback! Building a Map The Creston Valley Green Map is built from 28 data sets. Some data sets, or layers, are based on natural features like forest cover or … Continued


What is a Green Map?

July 27, 2020 By Melissa Flint

Welcome to the first of a series of blogs about our Creston Valley Green Map project.  What is a green map? Green Maps are used worldwide to highlight nature, culture and other values to create healthier communities.  Green Maps have been used to plot biodiversity around villages in Lebanon, or look at connecting city parks … Continued


May 9th Creston Birdathon Results

May 12, 2020 By Melissa Flint

Results are in! 135 species were found in the Creston Valley this weekend! Thanks to Ulrike and the Creston Valley Bird Festival Committee for organizing. Thank you to all our valley birders who headed out in the beautiful sunshine to find the following:   Common Loon Pied-billed Grebe Horned Grebe Red-necked Grebe Cormorant Great Blue … Continued


Citizen Science- Fun for Everyone! Bumble Bee Watch

April 29, 2020 By Melissa Flint

Here is another citizen science project you can do from home! Bumblebee watching As the days grow warmer, you will start seeing more and more pollinators. You might be surprised with how many types of insects visit your backyard. Bumblebees have large bodies, striped patterns and dense fur. Unlike many other insects, they can thermoregulate … Continued


Citizen Science- Fun for Everyone! Plant Watching

April 10, 2020 By Melissa Flint

Here is another citizen science project you can do from home.  See my first post about citizen science and bird watching if you missed it. Plant watching Spring is the perfect time to watch the flowers grow! Plant phenology is the timing of events like budding, flowering, leafing out in a plant’s life cycle. Plant … Continued


Citizen Science- Fun for Everyone! -Bird Watching

April 3, 2020 By Melissa Flint

Here are some fun activities to do in your backyard while self-isolating for COVID-19. Look for plants, frogs, birds and bees! Citizen science is a way for you to learn more about plants and animals. For families, it teaches about science, the natural world and gets everyone outside! The data gives biologists and land planners … Continued


Wildsight Creston: Welcome New Project Director – Coordinator

February 7, 2020 By Melissa Flint

Wildsight Creston Valley is pleased to announce that Melissa Flint has been appointed Project Director- Coordinator effective January 1, 2020. Melissa is well known for her work as an outdoor education specialist and permaculture consultant in the Creston Valley. Her passion to build communities that protect our environment, wildlife and water has been seen through … Continued


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