Help set a higher bar for aquatic life in the Elk River

Selenium concentrations downstream of Elk Valley mines are allowed to be up to 28 times higher than what's considered safe for aquatic life — but a public comment period offers an opportunity for change.

Wildsight news : Kimberley/Cranbrook Branch

The Marysville Eco Park: Parking Lot to Paradise

June 22, 2017 by Andrea Chapman

Just over a decade ago, the Marysville Eco Park was a radically different environment. Providing parking for the Marysville Falls tourist attraction, the site was a flat, gravel lot extending right to the water’s edge.

Local Food: Immerse Yourself In The Story Behind Every Meal

June 20, 2017 by Jeremy Sroka

Every bite we take comes with a backstory of interconnected narratives. The problem is, we've taken so many bites throughout human history that—somewhere along the way—we stopped paying attention to the plot details behind what's sitting…

Come Out And Play: The Familiar Call Of Summer Returns

May 30, 2017 by Jeremy Sroka

More than any other season, the pull to go outside seems to tug the strongest in the summer. Maybe it's the undeniable bliss that comes when you combine warm sunshine with a cool breeze? Perhaps it's the sound…

Call for Kimberley and Cranbrook Artists: Design our Branch T-Shirt

May 24, 2017 by Andrea Chapman

Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is seeking submissions from artists for a new t-shirt design highlighting our Branch's local work. The cities of Kimberley and Cranbrook are home to a wealth of talented visual artists, and we’re searching for…

Everything Conrad Kain with the Rocky Mountain Naturalists and Wildsight!

March 28, 2017 by Andrea Chapman

As a precursor to a Conrad Kain centered evening at the Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook AGM, the Rocky Mountain Naturalists will be leading an easy 2 hour hike to the final resting place of Kain and his wife.

CBEEN’s 2017 Awards of Environmental Education

March 2, 2017 by Jeremy Sroka

The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) recently announced the recipients of their 2017 Awards of Environmental Education Excellence and we couldn't be more proud to see that three of the six educators recognized this year are members of…

Upcoming events

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…
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 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...

Help set a higher bar for aquatic life in the Elk River

Wildsight news : Kimberley/Cranbrook Branch

The Marysville Eco Park: Parking Lot to Paradise

Local Food: Immerse Yourself In The Story Behind Every Meal

Come Out And Play: The Familiar Call Of Summer Returns

Call for Kimberley and Cranbrook Artists: Design our Branch T-Shirt

Everything Conrad Kain with the Rocky Mountain Naturalists and Wildsight!

CBEEN’s 2017 Awards of Environmental Education

Daily Commuter Service from Kimberley to Cranbrook – Take the Survey

Wild and Scenic Tickets Make Great Stocking Stuffers!

Worms for Wildsight

Reducing Food Waste. No Problem!

Help set a higher bar for aquatic life in the Elk River

Wildsight news : Kimberley/Cranbrook Branch

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