Where are they now: Rob Newell
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.
Wildsight news : Kimberley/Cranbrook Branch
Ways to Support Local After the Kimberley Farmers’ Market
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.
Divert Food Waste and Wildlife Attractants with Apple Capture (Q&A)
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…
Plastic-Free July: The History and Myths of our Plastic Age
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…
Growing School: On Farm Learning with Apple Quill
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
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.
Electrifying the Eco Park: Marysville’s New EV Charging Station (Video)
We’re thrilled to announce that a Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging station is being installed at the Marysville Eco Park! This marks the first EV charging station in Marysville while adding to the three existing stations in Kimberley…
Celebrating the First Annual Kimberley Community Cleanup
The first annual Kimberley Community Cleanup took place on the morning of Saturday, April 23rd. The community event, organized in partnership with Mountain Phoenix Community Culture and the City of Kimberley, saw approximately 65 locals come together in a joint…
Common concerns over buying an electric vehicle addressed
Written by Darko Gojsic #1 Electric Vehicles are too expensive: One of the most commonly cited reasons people avoid buying electric vehicles (EV’s) is due to the perception that purchasing and owning an EV is much more expensive than…
Reduce your footprint with this guide to home retrofits
If the unusual winter we’ve experienced in the Kootenays is making you think about climate change, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are a myriad of ways to take meaningful action—such as retrofitting your home.