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 : Elk Valley Branch

Hiring: Local Store Manager – Elk Valley Branch

February 4, 2025 by Dawn Deydey

Position: Store Manager – Local Store Deadline to apply: Feb 24th, 2025 Compensation: $24-26/hour depending on experience Scope: 25-35 hours / week. Number of positions: One Start Date: February 2025 Location: Fernie, BC Length of contract: 1 year (Maternity…

Wildsight Elk Valley launches “Feed the Need” program: Supporting Fernie’s local food system

November 27, 2024 by Elk Valley Branch

Wildsight Elk Valley introduces its new and improved Feed the Need campaign.

Full Circle Food in the Elk Valley: Building a Sustainable Community through Local Food Systems

November 18, 2024 by Elk Valley Branch

Wildsight Elk Valley’s food projects highlight the impact of a connected, community-focused network that nurtures sustainable agriculture and food security in our region. This journey begins with seeds—specifically the Red Russian Kale seeds saved by Mary Cosman…

The grizzly fate of bears on Elk Valley rails

October 23, 2024 by Amelia Caddy

The death of a collared grizzly and a grain spillage earlier earlier this year highlighted the threat that Elk Valley railway lines pose to grizzly bears and other wild animals—and the need for immediate solutions.

Hiring Local Store Retail Coordinator – Elk Valley Branch

August 6, 2024 by Dawn Deydey

Position: Retail Coordinator – Local Store Deadline to apply: Aug 20th, 2024 Compensation: $18-21/hour depending on experience Scope: Part-time. Flexible. 13-15 hours/ week, with potential to increase. The ideal candidate will be available on Friday and Saturday…

Hiring Local Retail Coordinators – Elk Valley Branch

January 10, 2024 by Dawn Deydey

Position: Retail Coordinators – Local Store Deadline to apply: January 22nd, 2024 Compensation: $18-21/hour Scope: Part-time. Flexible. 8-20 hours/week Number of positions: Two Start Date: February 2023 Location: Fernie, BC NOTE: YOU MUST CURRENTLY LIVE IN…

Hiring Branch Administrator – Elk Valley Branch

November 29, 2023 by Kaitlyn

Position: Branch Administrator - Wildsight Elk Valley Branch Deadline to apply: December 5th, 2023 Compensation: $20-22/hour Scope: Part-time – 8 hours/week Target Start Date: December 2023 Duration: 1 year contract with possibility to renew Location: Fernie, BC NOTE…

Hiring Evergreens Lead Grower – Elk Valley Branch

October 19, 2023 by Dawn Deydey

Position: Lead Grower – Evergreens Farm Deadline to apply: November 4th, 2023 Compensation: $20-25/hour Scope: Part-time – 20+ hours/week Target Start Date: January 2024 Location: Fernie, BC NOTE: YOU MUST CURRENTLY LIVE IN OR NEAR FERNIE TO APPLY…

Reducing wildlife mortality on Elk Valley roads

November 9, 2022 by Randal Macnair

A remarkable, research-driven project is underway in the Elk Valley right now to help protect vulnerable species. Home to iconic, wide-ranging animals like grizzly bears, wolverines, elk and bighorn sheep, the Elk Valley is at the heart of…

Wildsight Elk Valley is hiring ~ apply here

August 19, 2022 by Dawn Deydey

Position: Local Retail Coordinator & Branch Admin Assistant Deadline to apply: Sept 16th, 2022 Compensation: $18-20/hour Scope: 25 hours/week Target Start Date: Mid-September 2022 Location: Fernie, BC Wildsight Elk Valley – Retail Coordinator & Branch Admin Assistant…

Upcoming events

Creston Valley
Saturday, July 12
Wildlife-Friendly Fencing Work Bee – July 12 @ 9 AM Location: 5539–5553 Elsie Holmes Road, Wynndel (along the quarry side) Old, derelict fences can be…
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…
Community broom bash: Invasive species removal Nelson
July 23 - July 25
Come to a broom bash to remove invasive and flammable Scotch Broom in your community! Come for as little or as long as you like…
Community broom bash: Invasive species removal Castlegar & Rossland
Regional
July 23 - July 25
Come to a broom bash to remove invasive and flammable Scotch Broom in your community! Come for as little or as long as you like…

From forest waste to farm resource

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