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

Now hiring: Communications Manager and Project Coordinator – WEV

May 12, 2026

Position: Communications Manager and Project Coordinator Deadline to apply: June 10, 2026 Compensation: $22/hour Scope: 35 hours / week Number of positions: One Start Date…Read More

Now hiring: Part-Time Worker – Local Store Fernie

May 12, 2026

Position: Part-time Retail Coordinator – Local Store Deadline to apply: June 10th, 2026 Compensation: $18-22 / hour Scope: 7.5-15 hours / week Number of…Read More

B.C. opens first public comment period for Fording River mine expansion as selenium contamination continues

January 13, 2026

The proposed expansion of Elk Valley Resources’ (EVR) Fording River coal mine has formally entered British Columbia’s environmental assessment process public comment period.Read More

Upcoming Elk Valley events

Plant Swap & Sale

Saturday, May 23

Garden season is just around the corner, and we’re so excited to welcome you to our EcoGarden Plant Swap & Sale on Saturday May 23rd from 10AM-2PM.

Fernie Community Yard Sale

Saturday, May 30

This year’s Community Yard Sale is taking place on Saturday, May 30th from 9:00am-1:00pm. Last year’s event took place in over 50 locations across Fernie…

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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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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