Our Guides

Lee-Anne Walker – Lee-Anne owned and operated Fernie Nature Tours for 10 years before donating the company to Wildsight Elk Valley Branch. Local naturalist, environmental educator and environmental consultant, since 1983, Lee-Anne continues to lead visitors on wintery experiences exploring all topics from natural history, winter ecology and survival strategies to local conservation issues.

Ayla Bennett – With a BSc in Environmental Science, Ayla facilitates a unique experience bringing together environmental awareness and science.

 


Wildsight Elk Valley (WEV) is seeking two individuals for a Work Experience Opportunity at the Local store in Fernie, funded by United Way BC’s…Read More 
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Upcoming Elk Valley events

Fernie Garden Tour & EcoGarden Fundraiser

Saturday, July 11

Join us for a day of inspiration and exploration in unique Fernie gardens. ITINERARY 9AM tour of the Fernie Community EcoGarden 9:30AM - 12PM Explore designated display gardens at your…

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Join The Team

Want to protect wildlife, clean water and wild spaces? Volunteer with us! Wildsight volunteers are a very special group of people who give generously of their time to stuff envelopes, attend rallies, help run events, put up posters, keep tabs on forestry practices in their communities and participate in citizen science initiatives.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Branch Information

Contact

632 2nd Ave
PO Box 537,
Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
Phone: 250.423.3322
elkvalley@wildsight.ca