Author: Wildsight

Kimberley’s First Edible Garden Tour

July 30, 2012 by Wildsight

Those who have tried their hand at growing fruit and vegetables in our community know it presents a number of challenges. So where to turn with questions or a thirst for knowledge? Books and internet forums offer a great starting…

Life in Mosquito Country

July 16, 2012 by Wildsight

Last summer, Swarms of bloodthirsty mosquitoes may not be a summer reality in all parts of the East Kootenay-Columbia, but where the mosquitoes prevail, outdoor life can be an ongoing challenge.

Wild Times Newsletter Summer 2012

June 1, 2012 by Wildsight

Summer 2012…

Wildsight brings David Suzuki to Invermere on June 1, 2012

April 30, 2012 by Wildsight

David Suzuki: The Challenge of the 21st Century: Setting the Bottomline Click for tickets Invermere Community Hall Friday June 1 Wine & Cheese 6:30 PM, Presentation 7:30 PM Tickets $15, here and at The Book Bar and Circle…

Keep fish habitat protection explicit in Canada’s Fisheries Act

March 26, 2012 by Wildsight

Demand accountability instead of empty words If you take away fish habitat protection, how do you protect fish? Fish need habitat to survive. And healthy fish populations reflect healthy ecosystems, which benefit all Canadians.

Columbia Wetlands, birders retreat

March 26, 2012 by Wildsight

Never mind paying top dollar for that Zen or yoga retreat that promises peace and clarity. Instead spend a day alone in the Columbia Wetlands, with only your binoculars and maybe a field guide, for company.

Finding Balance Forum a success!

March 15, 2012 by Wildsight

Thank you to everyone for helping to make the event a success - your participation in the Forum and the engaging conversations was what made it all worthwhile! A special thanks to those who travelled to our community - we had good…

Bingay, Swift, Stormcat Oh My!

February 29, 2012 by Wildsight

Click the photos on the right to enlarge. A couple of weeks ago Ryland Nelson and I visited the upper Elk Valley. We wanted to see for ourselves an area that could become the most intensively industrialized section of Canada…

Epic Film On the Trail of Genghis Khan to screen in Kimberley

February 3, 2012 by Wildsight

There’s no doubt that many of us are drawn towards outdoor adventure, both in the wilds and from the comfort of our local theatres. It’s become an annual rite for locals to purchase their tickets well before Christmas…

Kimberley one of first stops on world tour of ALL.I.CAN. by Sherpas Cinema

September 28, 2011 by Wildsight

Bonus Treat! Catch a short of Kalum Ko's new work before viewing All.I.Can. From Kalum, our very own super talented 16 year old local Kimberley filmaker, on the short he'll be showing- "It's basically…