Bridging science and hope: How watershed monitoring can make a difference

A river monitoring study in BC's Flathead watershed is giving researchers an inside look into how natural and human-impacted landscapes change over time. Danie Frevola, a Research Scientist at the Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS), has spent three years collecting water samples and surveying aquatic life across both the Elk and Flathead watersheds.

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Call for artists: The rare & the ancient – Defending the ITR through art

February 9, 2026 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden invites artists of all disciplines to take part in a collaborative, educational art display celebrating the Inland Temperate Rainforest (ITR) — one of the rarest ecosystems on Earth, and right here in our backyard.

From salmon to swallows: Wildsight Golden’s latest barrier mural

October 27, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden is thrilled to share the success of our latest community art project! Over a late September weekend, a team of enthusiastic volunteers gathered near the Dogtooth Bridge to paint beautiful swallow-themed murals on concrete barriers—adding a…

Wildsight Golden hosts UBC forestry professors to tackle local forestry challenges

September 5, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Last week, Wildsight Golden welcomed professors from the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry for a collaborative visit focused on the unique forest management challenges facing the Golden region. The visit, organized by Wildsight Golden board chair Mathew…

DIY Air Filter Workshop empowers Golden residents to breathe easier during wildfire season

July 25, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Last summer, smoke was a regular part of our lives here in Golden. With wildfire seasons becoming longer and more severe across British Columbia, communities like ours are feeling the impact of prolonged exposure to smoke-filled air.

Cool summers, clean winters: Now’s the time to switch to a heat pump

July 8, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

As summer temperatures rise and winter heating bills loom just months ahead, now is the ideal time for Golden residents to consider replacing their old wood stoves with modern, energy-efficient heat pumps.

Recognizing a lifetime of stewardship: Dr. Suzanne Bayley

June 24, 2025 by Lorene Keitch

How would the world look if we honoured the champions of this Earth? Those that protect the landscapes we love and defend wildlife that can't speak for themselves? It's why we launched the Ellen Zimmerman Award.

Are your kids ready to GET WILD!? Spots still open for summer camp

June 23, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden is delighted to welcome Robyn, our new Camp Coordinator for this year’s GET WILD! summer day camp. She's eagerly awaiting the arrival of all the young adventurers to join camp this season.

From BC to Costa Rica: tracking the epic journey of at-risk swallows

June 17, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Bank Swallows are a species at risk and have been facing one of the largest population declines for any species in Canada - an estimated 93-98% of the Canadian population has been lost in the last 40 years.

Shape the future of our environment: Join Wildsight Golden’s Board of Directors!

February 25, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden has worked towards and delivered many key successes in maintaining biodiversity and a healthy community over the years, for example the inclusion of the old growth forest in the Cummins Valley in Hamber Provincial Park, and the motorized…

Burn it Smart! Keep your Homes Warm and the Air Clean this Winter

January 16, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

How lucky are we to live in such a beautiful mountain valley? Unfortunately for us, air pollution continues to be a significant problem in Golden, and our steep (albeit stunning) surrounding topography doesn’t help matters.

Upcoming events

Grab your paddle for BC Rivers Day
Invermere
Sunday, September 27
Rivers are the lifeblood of our country, and a worthy reason to get together on BC Rivers Day and paddle down the Columbia— one of…
Turtle Fence Removal Work Bee
Creston Valley
Tuesday, September 29
It is time to take down the Turtle Fencing for the season! We will host another removal Work Bee on September 29th at 10AM.
Raffle for the Wild 2026
Invermere
August 1 - September 30
Join our Online Raffle for the Wild and help protect the lakes, wetlands, and wildlife that make the Columbia Valley such a remarkable place.
Harvest Party 2026
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, October 3
This Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook event is a great chance to enjoy the garden, partake in a plethora of activities, and, most importantly, connect with others while enjoying the turning of the season.
Turtle Fence Removal work bee October 4th
Creston Valley
Sunday, October 4
It is time to take down the Turtle Fencing for the season! We will host a removal Work Bee on October 4th at 10AM.

Bridging science and hope: How watershed monitoring can make a difference

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