With thousands of lakes, rivers, streams and groundwater sources, the majority of Canadians don’t give water a second thought. Recently, I was reminded of just how precious a resource water is. A water main broke in my community and suddenly homes, businesses and even local schools couldn’t use the water from the tap for several … Continued
“We’re going to visit a grandmother on our walk today,” Wildsight educator Genna Lazier tells students as they head down a winding path on a crisp autumn day. “Keep your eyes out for this very special guest!” And so the anticipation grows, as the Grade 3/4 class from Nelson’s Hume Elementary School skips and scutters … Continued
It was the last evening of our four-day, three-night adventure. Peaceful calm was in camp as chores were wrapping up, bellies full from dinner. Comfortable chatter from people that started as strangers, but were leaving as friends, could be heard around the rocky campsite along the shores of the Columbia River. Seventeen sets of eyes … Continued
“I am a lot stronger than I thought I was. These 12 days are some of the best in my life, and the memories and teachings I gained will support me for years to come.” – Kootenay Girls* on Ice participant Eden This summer, an adventurous group of girls* traversed an icy glacial expanse, hiked … Continued
UPDATE A dedicated environmental education champion, Keefer Ecological Services, and a second anonymous donor have stepped up to match your donation for environmental education, up to $3,500! That means your gift will be doubled, giving twice as many of kids the opportunity to learn from the wild. Double your gift It’s a warm day in … Continued
Ten young women returning from a science-wilderness expedition will share what they’ve learned at a public event Thursday, September 1st. The group began in Kokanee Creek Park August 22. After some time spent team-building and preparing, they donned heavy packs and sturdy hiking boots to head into the alpine for a week of exploring glaciers, … Continued
It was the views that cinched the trip for Tanner Banman. The views, and the smell of rain mixed with pure mountain air that made Go Wild! an experience like no other. Tanner was one of 13 youth that ventured on a six-day backcountry wilderness adventure this summer to Top of the World Provincial Park … Continued
“This experience has become one of the building blocks of my future life, in relation to both my career path and my personal endeavours.” – Faye Petersen, 18, Argenta/Kaslo After two long years away from the water due to the pandemic, paddles finally dipped, canoes sliced, and hearts sang as the Columbia River Field School … Continued
You may have heard about the Columbia River Treaty in the news once, or perhaps many times, over the last decade. The Columbia River Treaty is an agreement between Canada and the United States about our shared watershed. It was originally ratified in 1964 with negotiations to “modernize” it ongoing since May 2018. It’s big. … Continued
Girls on Ice is a tuition-free wilderness science education program for young women, non-binary, and gender non-conforming youth (ages 16-18). The team spends 12 days exploring and learning about mountain glaciers and the alpine landscape in Kokanee Glacier Park through field studies with a professional female wildlife biologist, a glaciologist, artist and mountaineers. Each … Continued
