Beloved local ski hill gains wildfire protection thanks to Youth Climate Corps

Beloved local ski hill gains wildfire protection thanks to Youth Climate Corps

Wildsight news : Kimberley/Cranbrook Branch

Contest alert: calling all artists

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-- Contest winners are to be announced shortly! -- 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…

Be an idol, don’t idle!

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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…

Sustainable holiday ideas: local edition

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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…

Where are they now: Rob Newell

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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.
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Ways to Support Local After the Kimberley Farmers’ Market

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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.

Growing School: On Farm Learning with Apple Quill

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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…

Students take a likin’ to lichen

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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.