As the spring has us looking forward to renewed light, growth, and activities, we thought it was about time we renewed our t-shirt design! The cities of Kimberley and Cranbrook are home to a wealth of talented visual artists, so we are now on the search for individuals who can bring our vision of vibrant, … Continued
We’ve provided articles about alternatives to driving and using an electric vehicle rather than a fossil fuel-powered one, but do you know about the implications of something as simple as idling? Idling is when you leave a vehicle running while it is not in motion. Sometimes you’re forced to idle in traffic, like at a … Continued
Each calendar year, we spend the last couple of months taking a look at just how much we have accomplished. It is always so amazing just how much our communities come together to support each other and our environment. We’d like to take this opportunity to share about our programs and their results from 2022! … Continued
As we begin to get closer to the holidays, we sometimes get caught up in the busyness of the season, and overlook the excess that can begin to occur. Whether it’s using more electricity for beautiful light displays, creating delicious meals for those we love, or purchasing gifts to tuck away under the tree, it’s … Continued
In the Spring of 2007, Rob began his role as the Bear Aware Coordinator. Over his two years in the position, he developed a love for the East Kootenay that has yet to fade. At the time, the position was a collaboration between the BC Conservation Foundation, in particular a program called the BC Conservation … Continued
The Kimberley Farmers’ Market has come to a close after another successful summer season. Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook started the farmers’ market in 2014 to provide community members with direct access to local, sustainable food and art. This year, the market ran on Thursdays (5 – 7:30) from June 16 to September 15. At the Kimberley … Continued
Apple Capture season is around the corner and we’re thrilled to see just how much local fruit we can divert from going to waste and becoming wildlife attractants! Over the years, we’ve noticed that Kimberley and Cranbrook are home to plentiful fruit trees but as summer turns to fall, much of this fruit goes unpicked. … Continued
Plastics have pervaded all aspects of life in the 20th and 21st centuries, so much so that these centuries have been dubbed the Plastics Age. As you read these words, it’s likely that several different types of plastic are within reach: components in your computer or phone, fibres in your clothing, coffee or food containers, … Continued
Growing food in the East Kootenays presents a unique set of challenges: cool temperatures, high elevations, and short growing seasons to name a few. If you’re eager to learn about local growing, there’s no better way to learn than from the local farmers. In the spirit of sharing knowledge, Apple Quill Farm is offering five … Continued
On a recent field trip local students tromped through forests and picked through trees to collect lichen for dwindling caribou herds living in captivity. Mountain caribou are amongst the most endangered mammals in North America. Loss of habitat from industrial and community development has decimated the population of this once numerous species. Lichen is a … Continued
