Plastic-free pond builds biodiversity and water security on West Kootenay farm

At the confluence of the West Kootenay's Slocan and Little Slocan rivers, there's a patch of land taking shape under the careful guidance of a conservation-minded organization. Elk Root Conservation Farm Society's (ERC) vision is to have the Little Slocan River watershed, Slocan Valley, and beyond teeming with fish, the land abundant with wildlife and healthy…

Wildsight news : Revelstoke Branch

We’re hiring: Wildsight Revelstoke Outreach and Education Coordinator

April 9, 2025 by Reanne Harvey

Wildsight Revelstoke is seeking an Outreach and Education Coordinator for an 8-10 week role starting in May 2025. The coordinator will be responsible for organizing and running Wildsight Revelstoke’s environmental education program, including the Wild-In-Sight summer…

B.C. logging practices ‘chipping’ away at caribou survival

December 17, 2024 by Eddie Petryshen

Wilderness Committee and Wildsight have discovered legislative loopholes that enable extensive logging in critical southern mountain caribou habitat in B.C.

Speak up against old growth logging

September 10, 2024 by Reanne Harvey

This summer, many residents of Revelstoke witnessed the logging of trees likely more than 400 years old, at Standfast creek in the Akolkolex valley just south of Revelstoke. The trees were logged in an area surrounded by and adjacent to…

Revelstoke turtles get fresh new nesting habitat to help prevent road deaths

November 21, 2023 by Jenna Schulhof

It all started with a turtle nesting on the driveway and now we’re trimming trees and pulling weeds. In late October, members of the newly formed Turtle Conservation Revelstoke (TCR) group organized a field day with Golden’s Youth…

How did the toad cross the road?

July 20, 2023 by Jenna Schulhof

We’ve been out here long enough that the traffic has slowed to only a handful of cars. Carolyn zips up her coat; it's a bit cooler tonight after raining the past couple days.

Toads and Turtles – oh my!

May 2, 2023 by Wildsight Revelstoke

Love them (or not) but toads & turtles are listed as 'Species at Risk' and need help to survive & thrive in Revelstoke. Hop (or stroll) on over to learn from Marcy Mahr, Senior Biologist with the Valhalla Wilderness Society…

One revolution sparks many in Revelstoke

January 13, 2022 by aviva

With a new year often comes time to pause, reflect and think about the future. On January 25th, 2021 the North Columbia Environmental Society (NCES) merged with Wildsight to become Wildsight Revelstoke. For over 20 years, dedicated members of NCES…

Rats in Revelstoke Workshop Recording and Reading!

August 20, 2021 by Wildsight Revelstoke

You might not like it, but they're here. There are two types of rats in BC: the Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) and the roof rat (Rattus rattus). Rats are not native to BC and were introduced via boat traffic…

The toad angels of Revelstoke

June 25, 2021 by Lorene Keitch

They’re not as cuddly as a koala, as photogenic as a polar bear, or as charismatic as a caribou. But western toads are just as worth saving. These bumpy-skinned scramblers are described in terms like stout, stumpy, and…

Wild Wednesdays – Toad Angels – Workshop Recording

June 23, 2021 by Wildsight Revelstoke

Senior Biologist and conservation guru Marcy Mahr shared with us the extent of the Western Toads awesomeness! Tune in to see why these creatures are so important for the health of our ecosystem (and cool to boot) and how Marcy…

Upcoming events

Turtle Tales
Thursday, May 1
Join Turtle Conservation Revelstoke for an evening dedicated to Western Painted Turtles! With presentations from local biologists and conservationists, learn about local conservation efforts and…
Kimberley Cranbrook AGM
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Tuesday, May 6
Join us on Tuesday, May 6th for a stellar evening of inspiration and connection! The evening will commence with Cosmic Odyssey: From Stardust to Life…
Migratory Bird Day Birding Breakfast 2025
Golden
Saturday, May 10
Join Wildsight Golden for our annual birding breakfast to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday May 10.
Creston Valley Bird Festival
Creston Valley
May 9 - May 12
Celebrate the Spring Migration in the Creston Valley! Join us for the 2025 Bird Festival. Registration at: https://wildsight.ca/branches/creston-valley/birdfest/registration/
EcoGarden Plant Swap & Sale
Elk Valley
May 17 - May 18
Garden season is just around the corner, and we’re so excited to welcome you to our EcoGarden Plant Swap & Sale on May 17th…

Plastic-free pond builds biodiversity and water security on West Kootenay farm

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