What do the latest snowpack surveys mean for the summer ahead, and the future of B.C.'s power system?

Graeme Lee Rowlands explores the connection between the snow on our mountains, the water in our rivers and the electricity powering our homes in the context of current events.

Wildsight news : Golden Branch

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…

Wildsight Golden Launches 2023 Wood Smoke Reduction Program

April 5, 2023 by Wildsight Golden

Starting in May 2023, Wildsight Golden will be launching a new Wood Smoke Reduction Program for our area, including administering rebates for residents of the Town of Golden who use wood as a primary source of heating and would like…

Employment Opportunity: Camp Counsellor

March 22, 2023 by Wildsight Golden

Location: Golden, BC Employment Type: Seasonal How to Apply: Please email a resume and cover letter to Leslie Adams at Golden@wildsight.ca Salary: $20.00 per hour Job Description: The GET WILD! Summer day camp provides and environment and…

Upcoming events

Old Growth Run — Revelstoke
Revelstoke, Regional
Saturday, June 14
Join Wildsight for a 5km fun run near Revelstoke, visit some big trees, and learn all about these rare stands of old growth Inland Temperate Rainforest!
Columbia Lake Weed Pull
Invermere
Saturday, June 14
Led by the fun and knowledgeable weed-busting folk from East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, we'll head out on trails, shoreline or access tracks…
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…
Camp Odyssey
Kimberley & Cranbrook
July 7 - August 15
A nature-based day camp in Kimberley & Cranbrook, where kids spend their days exploring and playing outdoors in a safe, structured, and fun environment. We hike, garden, learn wilderness survival skills, craft, play games...

What do the latest snowpack surveys mean for the summer ahead, and the future of B.C.'s power system?

Wildsight news : Golden Branch

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