Concern grows over scale of logging in St Marys River Valley
Over a hundred people gathered in Kimberley on Tuesday night to hear about the impact of current and future logging on wildlife and their habitats in the St Marys River Valley.
Wildsight news : Kimberley/Cranbrook Branch
The power of pruning
Fruit trees are valuable assets, but to truly enjoy their bounty, proper care like pruning is essential. Beyond boosting productivity and making trees easier to pick, pruning has another critical role in our wildlife prevalent communities.
From trails to streams: Ecosystem health in Lois Creek
The churned-up dirt is dusted with autumn leaves and the air is heavy with the scent of decaying foliage as fall transitions to winter. Along the winding trails of Kimberley's Lois Creek, Wildsight's Youth Climate Corps (YCC…
A Harvest Celebration To Remember
If you’ve ever been curious about Field To Fork but haven’t yet experienced this enchanting evening, keep reading. This year marked our most successful event to date, featuring a sold-out crowd, and an array of uniquely crafted…
What’s up with the wasps?
Have you found yourself sheltering from wasps in the past few weeks? These insects can certainly disrupt our summer activities, however their bad reputation is not fully deserved.
Student job: Communications Intern
This position has been filled. Are you a college student looking for a part-time job during the school year? Wildsight is looking for a Communications Intern to work with us from now to April.
We’re Hiring: Communications & Fundraising Coordinator
Are you passionate about speaking up for environmental education for all ages? What about engaging the community and encouraging support of local food systems, watershed health, and conservation of plants and animals alike?
Spotlight on the Western Painted Turtle
As the only native freshwater turtle species in BC, we have a duty to learn about and protect the Western Painted Turtle.
Bird Watching in the East Kootenay: The adventures of a budding birder
Even if you can’t identify any birds yet, the most important thing is to get out and start looking for them!
Waste not want not: water conservation tips in a time of drought
This spring, alarm bells were raised as the provincial snowpack in BC was reported to be the lowest on record since 1970. Learn more about usage reduction, retrofits, and repairs to help conserve water in our communities.