Author: Siobhan Winters

BREAKING NEWS: Logging is underway in the Foster rainforest

November 4, 2026 by Siobhan Winters

Big trees are falling in Foster Creek, and endangered mountain caribou are losing even more habitat and connectivity. It's not too late to save the most ancient trees — learn how you can speak up.

Two weeks on the river: a Columbia River Field School scrapbook

August 18, 2026 by Siobhan Winters

“This experience has been life-changing and I will carry the memories forever. I will remember this trip as being one of my best summers and an amazing way to learn about the world around me.

Sharing recreation trails with wildlife

August 14, 2026 by Siobhan Winters

New research from Kootenay-based biologist Clayton Lamb examines how different wildlife species respond to the recreation trail network in Fernie, BC.

The growing threat of aquatic invasive species in the Columbia Basin

May 28, 2026 by Siobhan Winters

What you can do as an individual to keep aquatic invasives from wreaking havoc on our fish, ecosystems, and water-based recreation here in the Columbia basin.

Photo story: Life in a burned forest

April 30, 2026 by Siobhan Winters

At first glance, you might assume a burned forest is devoid of life. But a few minutes spent in one is all it takes to realize you are in fact witnessing the renewal of an ecosystem.

Old-growth mural gives back to the forests that inspired it

March 16, 2026 by Siobhan Winters

When a couple approached New Denver artist Petra Hekkenberg’s display at a market, she was surprised when it wasn’t her prints they were interested in: it was the Beech tree she’d line-drawn on her booth’s…

Winter Warriors: How 7 species survive our region’s deadliest season

January 6, 2026 by Siobhan Winters

From Wolverines and Mountain Goats to Owls and Pikas, here are some of the incredibly adapted ways in which 7 species manage our winters.

Why I teach the wild: A conversation with Dave Quinn

October 9, 2025 by Siobhan Winters

In honour of our 25th anniversary of Wildsight Education, we're featuring some of the amazing educators, powerful programs and memorable milestones that have made nature-based learning what it is today. Dave Quinn has been teaching educational programs with…

Thousands of kilometres home: Birds’ yearly migration to our region

April 22, 2025 by Siobhan Winters

Using only the stars and Earth’s electromagnetic fields to navigate, tens of thousands of birds are taking to the night sky to make their way to our region right now.

Mountain goats in a dangerous time: Recreating respectfully this winter

February 24, 2025 by Siobhan Winters

With so many threats to their survival during winter, avoiding mountain goats while recreating in the backcountry is critical.