Author: Wildsight

Ride into the future of e-bikes

April 20, 2021 by Wildsight

E-bikes are growing in popularity as a sustainable alternative to gas-powered vehicles, allowing you an eco-friendly way to travel while lowering your carbon footprint. E-bikes (electric bicycles) use an electric motor to assist pedaling.

Watch now: Protecting the land that sustains us

April 8, 2021 by Wildsight

Listen as Dr. Aerin Jacob and Dr. Matt Mitchell share about first-of-its-kind research that maps Canada’s most important places for freshwater, carbon storage, and nature-based outdoor recreation, and how that fits into Canada's conservation plans.

Carbon, water, and recreation: Protecting the land that sustains us

March 25, 2021 by Wildsight

People rely on nature in many ways, including providing freshwater, clean air, a stable climate, flood prevention, and mental and physical wellbeing. As Canada works to protect 30% of land and water by 2030, we must ensure that biodiversity and benefits from nature are safeguarded.

Act now: Stop private clearcuts and protect our communities

March 25, 2021 by Wildsight

The lack of regulations for private land logging has shifted the burden to communities, forcing British Columbians to pay the price for lax provincial rules. It’s time to put the pressure back on the provincial government.

Watch now: Keeping all the Parts

March 17, 2021 by Wildsight

Learn how BC's forestry industry currently operates, and what we see as positive alternatives moving forward.

Annual Report 2020

March 12, 2021 by Wildsight

This was a year of unexpected challenges, and monumental victories. We love taking stock of where we're at now through our annual report; it gives us a chance to reflect on where we've been, and where we're headed.

188 groups say it’s time to ‘make the throw-away go away’

February 17, 2021 by Wildsight

Before the 1950s and 60s, the majority of the products we produced and consumed were built to last. Milk bottles made of glass were returned and sterilized for re-use, restaurants offered ceramic plates and stainless-steel cutlery and the…

Argonaut old growth is still on the chopping block

February 3, 2021 by Wildsight

Government planned to log untouched old growth in Argonaut Creek, deep in the Inland Temperate Rainforest north of Revelstoke. But more than a thousand people spoke up and they cancelled most — but not all — of their logging plans.

Great Backyard Bird Count

February 2, 2021 by Wildsight

Each February since 1998, the entire world comes together for the love of birds! This count is an inter-organizational effort between the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the National Audubon Society, and Birds Canada.

Wildsight welcomes Revelstoke to the team

January 28, 2021 by Wildsight

We are thrilled to announce a new member of the Wildsight family. Please join with us as we welcome our brand new branch in Revelstoke, BC! Revelstoke is a special place, nestled in the wild beauty of the Inland Temperate…