From forest waste to farm resource

The Youth Climate Corps (YCC) East and West Kootenay crews launched their season by joining forces on a wildfire risk reduction project that combined on-the-ground training with climate resilience work. The project took place on 3.1 hectares of Goat Mountain near Creston, B.C. — a mountainside that holds not only forest but homes, trails and powerlines, making…

Wildsight news : Creston Branch

Wildsight Creston: Welcome New Project Director – Coordinator

February 7, 2020 by Melissa Flint

Wildsight Creston Valley is pleased to announce that Melissa Flint has been appointed Project Director- Coordinator effective January 1, 2020. Melissa is well known for her work as an outdoor education specialist and permaculture consultant in the Creston Valley.

Our 2018 Annual Report

February 28, 2019 by Wildsight

Join us in celebrating everything we’ve achieved together with our 2018 annual report. Take a look and read about what we accomplished together last year with our partners, members, donors and supporters.

On the ground: Meet Melissa Flint

January 11, 2019 by Lindsay Cuff

Since 2001, Wildsight environmental education programs have reached over 70,000 students. These programs help to build a more sustainable future for all, inspiring the students of today to become the stewards of tomorrow.

Our 2017 Annual Report

February 26, 2018 by Lindsay Cuff

Our Annual Report is hot off the press. Take a look and read about what we accomplished together last year with our partners, members, donors and supporters. A special thanks to each and every one of you for your commitment…

Love her, but keep her wild

February 14, 2018 by Lindsay Cuff

"Love her, but keep her wild." ~Atticus To the dreamers, the doers, the ones fighting to protect the places and people we love. To you. Happy Valentine’s Day. Make a gift to wildlife and wild places today in someone…

Local Food: Immerse Yourself In The Story Behind Every Meal

June 20, 2017 by Jeremy Sroka

Every bite we take comes with a backstory of interconnected narratives. The problem is, we've taken so many bites throughout human history that—somewhere along the way—we stopped paying attention to the plot details behind what's sitting…

Bird By Bird: The Numbers Are In For CWWS & Creston Birdfest

May 30, 2017 by Jeremy Sroka

As you have probably already noticed, the birds are back in full (s)wing. But how many? And which ones? That sort of information would require a small army of keen-eyed citizen-scientists and birders to patiently observe and…

The Birds Are Back In Town

May 2, 2017 by Jeremy Sroka

Spring has sprung and summer is coming - and you don’t need to check the calendar to confirm this is true. Just open your window. Or better yet, open your front door and walk outside.

Job Opportunity: Communications and Development Coordinator

November 3, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

Communications and Development Coordinator (One year, half-time contract, with potential to renew) Start Date: Position begins January 3, 2017, with two to three training days in mid-December Hours: 20-24 hours a week, to be determined Salary: $22…

Living with Bears

October 6, 2016 by Robyn Duncan

Fall is my favourite time of year – harvest season is in full swing and root cellars are being stocked for the winter, our communities and the alpine come alive with the golden shimmer of the larch trees, the rivers run…

Upcoming events

Webinar — Old growth logging and caribou in the Revelstoke area
Revelstoke, Regional
Monday, July 14
Join Wildsight Conservation Specialist Eddie Petryshen and Wildsight Revelstoke's Reanne Harvey to learn about the old growth logging still occurring north of Revelstoke — and explore what it means for our local caribou.
Let's go hiking - with kids!
Invermere
Sunday, July 20
Did you enjoy hiking pre-kids and now wish to continue with kids, but aren’t sure where or how to start? We're running…
Columbia River Field School
Regional
July 12 - July 26
The Columbia River Field School is a summer learning adventure for students aged 15-18. Participants will paddle key sections of the Canadian side of…
Go Wild!
Regional
July 27 - August 1
Go Wild! challenges youth through a six-day wilderness backpacking trip into the spectacular Kootenay backcountry. Go Wild! isn’t just a backpacking trip: it…
Summer cleanups at Lake Enid
Invermere
June 18 - August 13
Beloved by many, Lake Enid is a beautiful spot for nature appreciation, camping and outdoor recreation. Over summer it can become over-used, and unfortunately…

From forest waste to farm resource

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