Columbia River Conversations

Immerse yourself in the Columbia River watershed as we camp, explore and catch up on all things Columbia River-related. We are living through an historical moment in the Columbia Basin. Especially with ongoing efforts to modernize the Columbia River treaty, reintroduce ocean-going salmon, and reshape dam operations, now is the time to understand the issues and impacts of…

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Wildsight Golden Hosts First Climate Café

July 4, 2023 by Wildsight Golden

On Saturday June 17 WIldsight Golden hosted its first climate cafe at Jita’s cafe. Climate cafes are an informal space for people to talk about climate change, particularly in regards to its solutions.

Wildsight Golden to Host 17th Annual Community Weed Pull Event

June 26, 2023 by Wildsight Golden

Invasive plants pose a significant threat to our community’s biodiversity. These weeds may seem innocuous, but they cause ecological and economic harm. You may have noticed some of these attractive weeds around town: Orange Hawkweed, Oxeye Daisy, and Western…

Do you have a wood stove in Golden? You could qualify for a rebate for a cleaner heating appliance

June 15, 2023 by Wildsight Golden

The Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program aims to help people switch out their older wood stoves for cleaner home heating options, raise awareness about good burning practices and educate the public about wood smoke and its health effects.

Strategies for Coexisting with Swallows and Reducing Messy Nests

June 7, 2023 by Wildsight Golden

Swallows are amazing aerial insectivores, catching insects while flying. Many of these insects are mosquitoes. They can catch up to 850 mosquitoes a day, that’s great natural mosquito control! Conflicts with Barn Swallows occur when these birds nest close…

Thor the Whitebark Pine

June 6, 2023 by Wildsight Golden

Tannis Dakin, former owner of Sorcerer Lodge submitted this photo of Thor, the Whitebark pine to Wildsight Golden. Sorcerer Lodge was given the award of the first Whitebark Pine friendly ski area in Canada.

Ellen Zimmerman Award 2023 Recipient: Annette Lutterman

May 17, 2023 by Lorene Keitch

In honour of her tireless conservation efforts in the Upper Columbia Valley, Golden resident Annette Lutterman received the 2023 Ellen Zimmerman Award! This annual award recognizes an individual who contributes in a notable way to environmental conservation and education in…

Wildsight Golden Community Invasive Plant Program begins for 2023

May 8, 2023 by Wildsight Golden

On Monday, May 15, the Community Invasive Plant Program (CIPP) starts up for the 2023 summer season. This program was originally initiated by Wildsight Golden in our community in 2010. It is currently operated in partnership with the Town of…

Feasibility study for Community Wellness Trail starts in May

May 2, 2023 by Wildsight Golden

Beginning May 1, Wildsight Golden began a unique study funded by the Golden & District Community Foundation. The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of a Wilderness wellness space where nature-based wellness practitioners can have a…

GET WILD! Back for Summer 2023!

April 27, 2023 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden has been hosting the GET WILD! summer environmental education camp for the children and youth of Golden and area for nine years now. Participants learn about local ecosystems through play and exploration.

Volunteers to Monitor Swallows Wanted!

April 5, 2023 by Wildsight Golden

With the arrival of migratory birds also comes the third year of the five-year (2021-2026) Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement Project (UCSHEP), administered by Wildsight Golden. This project would not be possible without the generous contributions of volunteers…

Upcoming events

Cattle Panel Garden Trellis Workshop
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Tuesday, June 24
Want to grow more food in less space? Learn how to grow vertically using sturdy, efficient cattle panel trellises.
Sinclair Creek Weed Pull
Invermere
Thursday, June 26
Led by the fun and knowledgeable weed-busting folk from East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, we’ll head out on Sinclair Creek trail in Radium…
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…
Columbia River Field School
Regional
July 12 - July 26
The Columbia River Field School is a summer learning adventure for students aged 15-18. Participants will paddle key sections of the Canadian side of…
Go Wild!
Regional
July 27 - August 1
Go Wild! challenges youth through a six-day wilderness backpacking trip into the spectacular Kootenay backcountry. Go Wild! isn’t just a backpacking trip: it…

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