Author: Robyn Duncan

A Global Movement for Nature: Protect 30% by 2030

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There is a growing global movement to protect nature. More than 75% of the earth has been significantly altered by human activities and 66% of the ocean is experiencing direct impacts from people. In response, governments around the world are committing to protecting 30% of their lands and waters to fend off the biodiversity crisis … Continued

Not all was lost in 2020

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2020 was unlike any year in recent history—the global pandemic touched each and every one of us. The biodiversity and climate crises continue, challenging us on a daily basis and yet, out of these crises emerged stories of hope and love, of communities coming together, and a growing recognition of the importance of nature in … Continued

A bear’s journey

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What’s life without connection? There’s nothing quite like the sense of connection I feel seeing a grizzly bear’s eyes on me from across an alpine meadow, the graceful leap of a mountain goat up a cliff, or the powerful gallop of a wolverine across a glacier. This difficult year has laid bare which connections are … Continued

Watching the world through new eyes

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More than a year ago, I stepped away from Wildsight for the birth of my son, Arlo. Now I’ve come back to Wildsight with a new sense of inspiration: I have never been more committed to protecting nature, to inspiring a love of the wild in our youngest generations and to make sure that when … Continued

Extinction through the eyes of a five year old

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A friend of mine once shared with me her experience of trying to explain to her five year old son what extinction meant. How do you conceptualize the idea that an animal or plant will never again live, anywhere? Let alone explain that the reason is likely because our expanding human footprint…

Closed – We’re Hiring: Conservation and GIS Summer Student

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Start Date: May 9, 2019 End Date: August 21, 2019 Wage: $20/hour  Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Location: Kimberley, BC About Wildsight Wildsight’s vision is to inspire a shared community desire to protect our natural world for future generations. We envision extensive and connected wild spaces for wildlife—from grizzly bears to woodpeckers to trout. … Continued

Closed – Job Posting: Operations Manager

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This position has been filled. Wildsight is looking for a creative, collaborative and passionate Operations Manager to join our team. This is a 0.5-0.7 Full Time Equivalent (20-28 hours per week) maternity leave contract that comes with five weeks vacation (pro-rated) and a Private Health Services Plan (PHSP). Location: Kimberley, BC Salary: $27,468-$38,455  Start Date: … Continued

The Future of Waste in the East Kootenay

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Do you want community composting? More reuse centres in our region? If you live in the Regional District of the East Kootenay (RDEK), now is the time to have your voice heard. The RDEK is working on a new 10-year plan for waste management and is looking to hear from you. While municipalities manage the … Continued

Have you seen birds?

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“Have you seen winter birds? Searching snow and tapping bark, Perching puffed in freezing dark Winter birds need lots of feed, Scraps of fat and sacks of seed. Have you seen birds?” I used to think of birding as kind of nerdy. My parents are active birders and growing up, walking in the forest meant … Continued