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.

Elk Valley News

Hiring Local Store Retail Coordinator - Elk Valley Branch

August 6, 2024

Position: Retail Coordinator – Local Store Deadline to apply: Aug 20th, 2024 Compensation: $18-21/hour depending on experience Scope: Part-time.Read More

Hiring Local Retail Coordinators - Elk Valley Branch

January 10, 2024

Position: Retail Coordinators – Local Store Deadline to apply: January 22nd, 2024 Compensation: $18-21/hour Scope: Part-time.Read More

Hiring Branch Administrator - Elk Valley Branch

November 29, 2023

Position: Branch Administrator - Wildsight Elk Valley Branch Deadline to apply: December 5th, 2023 Compensation: $20-22/hour Scope: Part-time – 8 hours/week Target Start…Read More

Upcoming Elk Valley events

Fall Harvest Feast

Thursday, September 12

As the days grow shorter and the harvest season ramps up, we are excited to invite you to our Harvest Feast potluck dinner on September 12th at 6 PM at the Community EcoGarden.

Seed Saving Workshop

Saturday, September 14

Garden tour and free hands-on seed saving workshop at the seed garden on Saturday, September 14 from 9–11 am.

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Our Elk Valley branch focus

Local Store

Community EcoGarden

Evergreens Farm

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.

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