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

Waste and Diversion in the East Kootenay, Part I: Recycling

November 12, 2017 by Andrea Chapman

This entry is one installment of a two-part series on waste diversion and landfilling practices in the Regional District of East Kootenay. In this post, Wildsight’s Kimberley Cranbrook branch reports on a tour of the Central Materials Recycling Facility in Cranbrook.

Closed – Student job: Communications & Development Intern

August 26, 2017 by Lars Sander-Green

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 & Development Intern to work with us during the school year in our Kimberley…

Kimberley Cranbrook Branch Design Contest Winner Jen Johnston on Living with Nature

July 21, 2017 by Andrea Chapman

Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is proud to announce the winner of our artist design contest: Jennifer Johnston! Jen’s vision of vibrant, sustainable communities was beautifully captured in her design: weaving plant forms and pollinators together with our charismatic neighbour, the…

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…

Daily Commuter Service from Kimberley to Cranbrook – Take the Survey

February 26, 2017 by Lars Sander-Green

BC Transit is proposing a Monday to Friday commuter service from Kimberley to Cranbrook - and they are looking for your feedback on the route and schedule. With a daily commuter service, Cranbrook commuters could relax instead of driving, get to…

Concern grows over scale of logging in St Marys River Valley

Wildsight news : Kimberley/Cranbrook Branch

Sign up for our newsletter