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Wildsight news : Education

Learn, earn, and paddle the stern this summer

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Sixteen youth from across the Columbia Basin have the opportunity to navigate the complex social, economic and natural history of the mighty Columbia River as they paddle its waters this summer. Students in Wildsight's Columbia River Field School canoe…

Wildsight Annual Report 2022

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As I reflect on the impacts of the past year, I see the common threads of passion, commitment and tenacity that have woven through Wildsight since our humble beginning. Our success is possible only with your support – thank you to our donors, funders, supporters, members and partners – thank you for

Op-ed: The case for learning about our local land 

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The pandemic highlighted the many benefits of getting outside regularly and connecting with nature. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada underlined the need for us to deepen our understanding and knowledge of local Indigenous history, culture, language and land…

Columbia kids play with paper

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Columbia Park Elementary students are on a year-long journey to learn about our ecological footprints, and how we can lighten that load. Wildsight's Beyond Recycling program, offered in schools across the Columbia Basin, equips students with the knowledge…

The wild of winter

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Legs crisscrossed apple sauced, students cluster around this afternoon's special guest. Today is Winter Wonder. Anticipation builds as Wildsight Educator Jessie "Frost" Caza leads the young students through games to learn about winter animals and how, in particular, the…

BC Watersheds at risk

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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.

Learning from the land

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"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…

Teaching the Columbia

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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…

Mountain-top moments: Girls* on Ice

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"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…