Recognizing a lifetime of stewardship: Dr. Suzanne Bayley

How would the world look if we honoured the champions of this Earth? Those that protect the landscapes we love and defend wildlife that can't speak for themselves? It's why we launched the Ellen Zimmerman Award. Those most deserving of recognition are often the ones praised the least. We are honoured to announce this year's Ellen Zimmerman…

Wildsight news : Education

Why place-based learning is one of our most important tools

July 10, 2024 by Lorene Keitch

Place-based learning: it's a well-used term in the education community. But what does it actually mean? As the name suggests, place-based learning helps students develop a sense of place through exploration of an environment.

Ecosystem services: Nature’s gift to us

June 20, 2024 by Lorene Keitch

While nature is valuable for nature's sake alone, we can also appreciate the valuable services nature provides to humans that allow us to thrive on this planet. Nature regulates the climate, cleans the water and pollinates the plants.

Teach the Columbia: A teacher’s perspective

May 21, 2024 by Wildsight

As a teacher, I can sometimes be weary of using premade resources in the classrooms of our Middle Years Program (MYP). Mt. Sentinel Secondary School’s MYP is an integrated grade 7/8 program that works to provide students with…

In a time of drought, a modernized Columbia River Treaty offers hope

April 23, 2024 by Graeme Lee Rowlands

It’s official: B.C’s annual April snow survey confirms this winter is leaving our province with its lowest snowpack on record at just 63% of normal. Last year’s snowpack was significantly higher at 88%, but even that…

Go Wild! open for applications

April 4, 2024 by Wildsight

Go Wild! challenges youth 14-18 on a six-day wilderness backpacking trip into the spectacular Kootenay backcountry. Go Wild! isn’t just a backpacking trip: it’s an education in backcountry camping and hiking that teaches students the wilderness skills needed to safely plan and undertake mountain exp

Wildsight Education program recognized with national award

February 29, 2024 by Lorene Keitch

We might be biased, but we're pretty keen about our EcoStewards program. And it seems we're not the only ones who feel that way; EcoStewards is the inaugural recipient of Wildlife Habitat Canada's Diane Griffin Award! EcoStewards…

Finding the stories of the wild

February 16, 2024 by Lorene Keitch

Boots squelch down the snowy path, a row of brightly-bundled faces scanning the surroundings as they tromp to today's wonder-filled outdoor classroom. Wildsight educator Jill Jennings encourages the Grade 1 students to use their 'deer ears' to…

Stewards of the stream

January 11, 2024 by Lorene Keitch

A group of elementary school students is wiser about their local water thanks to an innovative program that connects kids, curiosity, and curriculum together to better understand and protect the local environment. Wildsight's EcoStewards program allows students to really…

Winter family fun

December 21, 2023 by Lorene Keitch

Nature's beauty and depth is found in every season, from sun-soaked skin on a summer's day to mud-puddle splashes in springtime rain, to crunchy, crisp leaves in autumn.

Give children a climate of hope

November 21, 2023 by Wildsight

Education is the more important tool we have to turn the tide on climate change. Thank you for helping to give our youngest advocates the tools and knowledge they need to make a difference.

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…

Recognizing a lifetime of stewardship: Dr. Suzanne Bayley

Wildsight news : Education

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