How a pile of dirt became a bank swallow haven

How a pile of dirt became a bank swallow haven

Wildsight news : Invermere Branch

How a pile of dirt became a bank swallow haven

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A chance discovery by a group of Invermere birders led to a conservation success for a fledgling bank swallow colony in Invermere, British Columbia. In the spring of 2022, local birder Greg Scott and his fellow birdwatchers noticed a small…

Tracy Flynn: Making a lasting impact

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"What will have a lasting impact?" This is the question Columbia Valley resident Tracy Flynn asks herself when she chooses how to spend her time. Tracy is an environmental advocate who focuses on listening to all perspectives and building bridges…

Nominations open for 2024 conservation award

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April 1: Nominations are now closed for this award. Thank you for your interest. Do you know a conservation champion who deserves recognition for their hard work? Nominations are now open for Wildsight's 2024 Ellen Zimmerman Award! This award…

Athalmer Bank Swallow Habitat Reshaping Project

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Bank Swallows are aerial insectivores whose population has declined in Canada by between 93% and 98% in a recent 40 year period. In order to increase available breeding habitat for this at-risk species, a large substrate pile in Invermere…

With gratitude and love, thanks to Baiba

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Long-time Wildsight volunteer Baiba Morrow has stepped down as president of the Invermere Wildsight branch after 14 years of service to the organization. And while she is still involved with several passion projects at the branch, we'd like…

We are hiring – Program Manager

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Do you have a passion for the environment and are interested in working with a local, non-profit organization? The Wildsight Invermere Branch is accepting applications for a Program Manager. JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: The Program Manager provides leadership and management…

A Health Update on Lake Windermere

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The recent report conducted by Ecoscape Ltd. and commissioned by the Lake Windermere Ambassadors has shed light on significant environmental issues in Lake Windermere. The findings indicate elevated levels of arsenic, copper, and lead in the lake, posing potential risks…

Ellen Zimmerman Award 2023 Recipient: Annette Lutterman

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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…