Photo story: Life in a burned forest
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.
Author: Siobhan Winters
Old-growth mural gives back to the forests that inspired it
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
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
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
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
With so many threats to their survival during winter, avoiding mountain goats while recreating in the backcountry is critical.
Recreating in wolverine territory
Wolverines face many threats, and the way we recreate is something we can easily modify to protect this endangered species. Familiarize yourself with wolverine signs and help safeguard these iconic animals.
Are you looking for a gift for someone special?
Whether you’re searching for a last-minute gift this holiday season, or wanting to give something meaningful to a person who loves the wild, our e-gift cards defend wild places and the wildlife that live in them.
Beavers: Our unsung climate heroes
From stopping wildfires in their tracks, to mitigating floods and the impacts of drought, beavers do a lot to keep our homes safe and the environment healthy.
Williamson’s sapsuckers: The woodpecker BC is failing
Imagine flying nearly 4,000 kilometres from Mexico to sip the sap of BC’s old growth — only to arrive and find few ancient trees left. Such is the life of a Williamson’s sapsucker, a little-known woodpecker that…