Learning from the land
"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…
Wildsight news : Education
Teaching the Columbia
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
"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…
Change lives, change the world
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…
Girls* on Ice Science Presentation
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…
On Top of the World: Go Wild!
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.
Field School returns with a flourish
“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…
What if teenagers renegotiate the Columbia River Treaty?
Applications close May 22 for this year's Columbia River Field School: learn more. ----- You may have heard about the Columbia River Treaty in the news once, or perhaps many times, over the last decade.
Girls on Ice Kootenay Expedition team looking for Gear Fairies
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…
Growing School: On Farm Learning with Apple Quill
Growing food in the East Kootenays presents a unique set of challenges: cool temperatures, high elevations, and short growing seasons to name a few. If you're eager to learn about local growing, there's no better way to learn…