Wildsight news : Golden Branch

As this series continues to be published in the paper, a number of people have provided Wildsight Golden with feedback that what we are advocating cannot be done during a global pandemic.

It is important to do the three “R”s in the order they are. First Reduce, second Reuse and thirdly, Recycle. Many people feel cynical about recycling, concerned that recycling just ends up in the landfill.

(Photo by Tesia Hackett) On Tuesday, May 19th the Community Invasive Plant Program (CIPP) started up for the 2020 summer season. This program was originally initiated by Wildsight Golden in our community in 2010 and is currently operated in a…

2020 is the sixth annual year that Wildsight Golden has hosted the GET WILD! summer outdoor environmental education camp for the children and youth of Golden and area. Participants will learn more about local ecosystems through play and exploration.

Grocery shopping can be a challenge when trying to reduce waste. Aisles are full of extra packaging and buying items without the packaging can be more expensive. It is important though to vote with your dollar.

One of the hardest places to reduce waste is in the bathroom. Almost everything in there is wrapped in plastic or disposable. Start by looking in the bathtub or the shower. Shower gel, shampoo and conditioner, razors, mesh sponges, everything…

New project to help at risk species We all love birds, but many bird populations are declining at an alarming rate due to a number of threats including habitat destruction, recreational disturbance and climate change.

According to seasoned locals, the best time to start planting outside in Golden is when the 7 on Mount 7 is visible after the first first full moon of May, and preferably after May Long Weekend.

Cleaning products can be toxic for the environment, aggravate breathing problems, and generate a lot of waste, generally plastic. Most plastic containers for cleaning products are recyclable and some are reusable. Homemade cleaning products are just a powerful as chemicals…