Apply now for the Columbia River Field School

An amazing summer field school for teens aged 15–18 (which also earns participants FOUR credits through a partnership with SD8) is now open for applications. Two weeks of fun, and a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

Wildsight news : Elk Valley Branch

Elk Valley’s “Keeping Food Real” Project Is Ready To Sprout

February 10, 2017 by Jeremy Sroka

In exciting news from the East—or the West, North or South, depending on where you're reading this—the Wildsight Elk Valley branch will be moving their Keeping Food Real project from brilliant idea to brilliant reality this year…

Wild Nature Tours Kicks off Winter in Style!

January 5, 2017 by Lars Sander-Green

Wild Nature Tours is pleased to be offering our fun-for-all-ages Winter Snowshoe Safaris! Join naturalist Lee-Anne Walker as she guides you through Fernie’s snowiest places all while keeping you moving with colourful stories, interesting facts…

Recognizing Lee-Anne Walker: A legacy of environmental stewardship

December 13, 2016 by Robyn Duncan

Recently, we recognized Lee-Anne Walker and her incredible contribution to environmental education at a CBEEN Environmental Education Expo in Fernie. Below is an excerpt of the tribute to Lee-Anne by many that resulted in a standing ovation and…

I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas

December 9, 2016 by Tanya Malcolm

Creating a Green Holiday Season: Ideas to Keep It Eco-Friendly According to Andy Williams, it's "the most wonderful time of the year". Unless it's a Green Holiday you're planning, it's also the most wasteful, consumer…

Wildways: Corridors of Life Mini Tour!

November 15, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

From grizzly bears in the Flathead Valley to lions in Tanzania the PBS documentary Wildways: Corridors of Life showcases the importance of wildlife corridors in the ever changing landscape of the 21st century.

Support Craft Beer and Protect the Places You Love

November 15, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

Vote for Wildsight in Phillips Benefit Brew contest and help us get our own beer + $10,000 towards protecting the Jumbo Valley and other places you love! You can vote here everyday, once a day, until November 18th.

Wildsight Elk Valley Awarded a “Happy Birthday Canada” 150th Celebration Garden

November 8, 2016 by Tanya Malcolm

Fernie, BC, - The Wildsight Community EcoGarden is the lucky recipient of one of a hundred and fifty, ‘150th Celebration Gardens’ being distributed across Canada – by the Canadian Garden Council in collaboration with Vesey’s Bulbs of PEI – in celebration of…

Upcoming events

Fernie Seedy Saturday 2025
Elk Valley
Saturday, February 22
Fernie Seedy Saturday will showcase the world of seeds for gardeners, nature lovers and plant lovers!
East Kootenay Home Retrofit Fair
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, March 1
The EK Home Retrofit Fair will provide education for participants on technologies, strategies and support available locally for your home retrofit project.
Seedy Sunday Kimberley
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Sunday, March 2
Whether you're a gardening pro or just starting to get your hands dirty, there is much to be shared, so join us for Seedy SUNDAY to plan for the upcoming growing season and to connect, exchange, and learn!
Wildsight Golden AGM 2025
Golden
Tuesday, March 4
Do you want to help shape the future of our environment? Perhaps there’s a community project or environmental idea you’ve been pondering over…
Silvicola film screening
Golden
Friday, March 14
This is one you certainly won't want to miss! Join us for an evening of forestry film on March 14th at the Confluence Climbing…

Apply now for the Columbia River Field School

Wildsight news : Elk Valley Branch

Elk Valley’s “Keeping Food Real” Project Is Ready To Sprout

Wild Nature Tours Kicks off Winter in Style!

Recognizing Lee-Anne Walker: A legacy of environmental stewardship

I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas

Wildways: Corridors of Life Mini Tour!

Support Craft Beer and Protect the Places You Love

Wildsight Elk Valley Awarded a “Happy Birthday Canada” 150th Celebration Garden

Job Opportunity: Communications and Development Coordinator

Wildlife Values Continue to Erode while Mine Approvals Move Forward

Living with Bears

Apply now for the Columbia River Field School

Wildsight news : Elk Valley Branch

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