Survivor: Animals in winter edition

Wildsight's Winter Wonder program invites students to explore the ecology, environment and educational experiences found in nature just steps from the classroom door. Students learn basic ecological principles that launch their journey to a lifetime of learning and love for our wild backyards. This school year, Wildsight educators brought the magic of winter to life for 1,671 students…

Wildsight news : Golden Branch

Mining Restart in Nicholson; Sinova Responds to Wildsight Golden

September 8, 2021 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden had heard concerns from some local people about the restart of mining in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District near Nicholson, BC. A number of years ago, there was a previous plan and we wanted to address the concerns…

Raise the Roof for Barn Swallows

September 7, 2021 by Wildsight Golden

The Columbia wetlands, a globally-recognized natural treasure, plays host to all manner of aquatic and avian life, including bank and barn swallows. With two of seven types of swallows in Canada facing population declines in Canada, these life-sustaining…

Wildsight Golden Community Weed Project Final Report

August 23, 2021 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight wrapped up the 2021 Community Invasive Plant Program (CIPP),which aimed to decrease invasive plant infestations while increasing public awareness about the environmental, social and economic impacts invasive plants can have on Golden.

Education: The First Step in Managing Invasive Plants

August 4, 2021 by Wildsight Golden

Education is the first step for managing invasive plants using non-toxic methods. Here is a helpful list of resources that can help you on your learning journey. Why Should You Care Care is what guides action.

Cheat Sheet for Dealing with Invasive Plants

July 8, 2021 by Wildsight Golden

Invasive plants do not belong in the compost. Please double bag all invasive plants and take them to the landfill for deep burial. As of 2018, all yard and garden waste are free to dispose of at any CSRD refusal…

Local Artist Dedicated to Helping More Kids Get Wild! this Summer

June 2, 2021 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight’s vision for our community and landscape and the essence of local artist, Sabrina Curtis’ painting “Confluence” really resonate. For that reason, and in appreciation of the work Sabrina has witnessed Wildsight accomplish over the 20 years she has…

Wildsight Golden Community Weed Program 2021

May 25, 2021 by Wildsight Golden

We are excited to announce that the 11th season of Wildsight's Community Invasive Plant Program (CIPP) has just begun. Through the CIPP, Wildsight Golden — with support from the Town of Golden and the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society — has…

Swallows study stems from sobering statistics

May 17, 2021 by Wildsight

Bank swallows have faced a devastating 98% population loss over a 40-year period recently. Barn swallows aren’t faring much better, with a 76% loss over the same period. Swallow populations are facing multiple threats including reduced food sources…

AGOG presents Donna Mendes & Rachel Darvill: At-Risk Birds & their Columbia Wetlands Habitat

May 17, 2021 by Wildsight Golden

All text and poster came from Kicking Horse Culture and the Art Gallery of Golden. Used with permission. AGOG is proud to present a Mother & Daughter Exhibit featuring the paintings of Donna Mendes and the photography of Rachel Darvill…

Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement Project

May 5, 2021 by Wildsight Golden

Recently the Columbia Bain Trust’s (CBT) Ecosystem Enhancement Program announced that it will be supporting the Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement Project (UCSHEP) with a monetary value of $432,000 over 5 years! We would also like to acknowledge…

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Wildsight Elk Valley AGM 2025
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Plant-based potluck
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