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What does being a local mean to you? Whether you have been here for a year or 80, a special small-town spirit can always be found in the smiles passed at the farmers' market, in connections shared in community…
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Canada’s Coal Mining Effluent Regulations: Permitting pollution
From the Elk Valley to Tumbler Ridge, the economic boom of coal has brought money and jobs into rural communities across the province for over a century, but as industry continues to make record profits, wastewater is wreaking havoc on…
Wildsight Annual Report 2021
Our race against the clock to halt and reverse the climate and biodiversity crises challenges us to be innovative — and for 35 years the Wildsight model has proven unique and effective. We are pleased to share our achievements and impacts of the last year made possible with your support.
Wildsight AGM 2022
Did you miss our AGM? Or just wanting to feel inspired today? Watch the incredible work underway at Wildsight over the past year, including updates from our Conservation, Education and Youth Climate Corps teams, as well as all six branches…
Intricate stories and eye-opening experience: Columbia River Field School
We are excited to offer Columbia River Field School once again this summer! Hear from alumni Gabriella Hurst on her experience in this immersive program: How traveling the Columbia opened my eyes to what is happening in my own backyard…
Columbia River Field School: Applications now open!
The Columbia River Field School is an immersive learning experience for students ages 15-18. Over 15 days, students travel the Columbia River by canoe while exploring important aspects of the river’s story through lessons in geography, ecology, hydrology…
Go Wild! returns for 2022
This summer brings back an engaging educational experience for teens that's been sidelined since COVID-19 hit. Go Wild! Is a six-day adventure and outdoor leadership program for youth. With loaded backpacks and two experienced, certified wilderness guides…
Winter wonder revealed
What's better than being outside during recess on a school day? How about being outside during school time, getting to explore the wonders of winter alongside your class and a knowledgeable Wildsight educator? Across the Columbia Basin this season…
Conservation heroes wanted
Call for Nominations: 2022 Ellen Zimmerman Award Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to protecting nature or environmental education in the Columbia Headwaters region? Nominate them for the 2022 Ellen Zimmerman Award and support their ongoing…
Act now: Save Radium’s Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep
Over the past 20 years, more than 200 bighorn sheep have died on the highway at Radium on the edge of the Rocky Mountains. In January, seven sheep were killed on one deadly stretch of highway just outside Kootenay National Park.