Photo: Dean Chatterson

About Us

 

Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is led by a passionate staff team and a dedicated Board of Directors. We are in a critical stage of planning to sustain current initiatives and build on recent years’ programming successes.

Our non-profit organization focuses on initiatives that support environmental conservation, education, and regeneration. Working closely with the communities of Kimberley and Cranbrook, we aim to inspire positive relationships with the environment. As a branch of Wildsight, we protect biodiversity and encourage sustainable communities.

 

Our Values

  • Inclusion
  • Community Involvement
  • Collaboration
  • Innovation
  • Sustainability

Our Mission

The Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook Branch empowers environmentally responsible citizenry and strives to support a conscious local economy. We aim to provide consistent and ongoing leadership by engaging and listening to the concerns of the community, then responding with care, insight, and innovation.

Our Goals

Communication and Community Relations
We implement an interactive and resilient Communications and Community Relations Strategy that enables members and interested parties to engage in an informed and timely manner.

Relationship-Building and Networks
We have built and continue to maintain a vibrant, clearly defined network to develop synergistic opportunities and create program efficiencies.

Sustainability and Financial Health
We are a financially sustainable non-profit organization that balances financial health with our organizational mission. 

Programming
We collaboratively develop, deliver and sustain community-driven programs that further the Wildsight Vision and are responsive to local needs and passions.

Volunteers
We have a responsive and engaged group of volunteers that are organized and available to assist and lead Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook initiatives. That being said, we are always looking for help with our local initiatives and together through our combined actions we can make an enormous difference. 

Volunteer with us!

 

Contact Us

Phone: 250-427-2535
Email: kimcran@wildsight.ca

Request a Presentation
We offer brief presentations to local groups and organizations who wish to learn more about what we do. Send us an email to request a presentation.

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Facebook: @wildsightkimcran
Instagram: @wildsightkimcran
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Upcoming Kimberley Cranbrook events

Camp Odyssey 2026

July 6 - August 28

Gear up for summer of adventures—Camp Odyssey is back! During this nature-based summer day camp, kids spend their days outdoors, hiking, exploring, gardening, learning wilderness survival skills, making…

Kimberley Farmers' Market 2026

June 18 - September 17

The Kimberley Farmers' Market will be serving up fresh produce from local farmers, crafts from local artisans, live music, and delicious food for you to enjoy each Thursday throughout the summer!

Summit Screening: Celebrating sustainability & mountain culture

Saturday, September 19

Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook presents Summit Screening: Celebrating sustainability and mountain culture. A mountaintop presentation of select 50th Anniversary Banff Mountain Film Festival films on September 19, 2026.

Plant-based potlucks

May 23 - November 14

We invite you to join us for a plant-based potluck to share dishes, recipes, and knowledge with members of the Kimberley Cranbrook community!

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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

97 Wallinger Ave
Kimberley, BC V1A 1Y6

Office Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm (by appointment only)
Phone: 250-427-2535

kimcran@wildsight.ca