How a pile of dirt became a bank swallow haven

A chance discovery by a group of Invermere birders led to a conservation success for a fledgling bank swallow colony in Invermere, British Columbia. In the spring of 2022, local birder Greg Scott and his fellow birdwatchers noticed a small colony of bank swallows near a large dirt mound on a District of Invermere-owned lot bordering Lake Windermere.

Wildsight news : Sustainable communities

A future forester’s vision for sustainable forestry in B.C.

September 18, 2024 by Wildsight

At a time when B.C.’s forestry sector is struggling to attract young people, 30 year-old Castlegar resident Taylor Sand is an anomaly. Now in her final year of Selkirk College’s two-year forest technology diploma program…

A path to protecting native pollinator species

September 10, 2024 by Lorene Keitch

Elk Root Conservation Society in the West Kootenay's Slocan Valley is creating a pollinator highway. Pollinator highways are tracts of land dedicated to supporting pollinators (bees, hummingbirds, bats and more) by growing food sources such as native wildflowers, connecting…

Student job: Communications Intern

August 16, 2024 by Lars Sander-Green

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. This position is still open.

Testing the waters: Water monitoring puts career options top of mind

July 17, 2024 by Lorene Keitch

Emma Watson and Oliver Gatzke sit alongside a wooden dock that cordons off the end of a popular recreational lake near Skookumchuk, BC, a softshell black zippered bag opened between them. Emma grasps a tubular silver and black wand about…

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

June 20, 2024 by Wildsight

It's little more than a ski lift and a couple of runs, but the Salmo Ski Hill is a treasured local gem. Run by a small and dedicated volunteer board, the ski hill has operated for decades on a…

Going beyond reduce, reuse and recycle

March 14, 2024 by Lorene Keitch

My son participated in Wildsight's Beyond Recycling program last year. In it, he learned the tenets of a sustainable community and studied how his own actions, and those of our family, impact the planet.

Small actions for big change

February 7, 2024 by Wildsight

How can one person make a difference to the climate crisis? For Kaslo resident Kenya Blouin, the answer lies in bringing sustainability and climate solutions to local communities. Kenya decided early on that she was going to dedicate her career…

Now hiring: Wildsight YCC East Kootenay

January 23, 2024 by Wildsight

Hiring is now complete for the East Kootenay Youth Climate Corps 2024 season. Thank you for your interest. Follow along on Instagram for program updates. Role: Climate Action Technician, East Kootenay Crew / Wildsight Youth Climate Corps Contract Dates: May 6th…

Now hiring: Wildsight YCC West Kootenay

January 23, 2024 by Wildsight

Hiring is open CLOSED for the 2024 Wildsight Youth Climate Corps West Kootenay. Than you for your interest. Follow along this season on our Instagram account. Position: Climate Action Technician Contract Dates: May 6 - August 23, 2024 (with the potential…

What’s lurking in the water at Lois Creek?

December 14, 2023 by Tim Chapman

Lois Creek is a much loved little stream that trickles its way through Kimberley. This humble waterway holds a surprisingly rich history of local innovation and human expansion. But years of human interference have left its mark on this small…

Upcoming events

Apple Capture: Pick & Press Events
Kimberley & Cranbrook
September 11 - October 11
Cranbrook and Kimberley are home to many fruit trees — help us ensure that local fruit is diverted from going to the landfill or becoming wildlife attractants by volunteering at one of our Pick and Press events!
Nature Walk: Thompson West Ridge Trail
Creston Valley
Saturday, October 12
Please join us for a fall nature walk on Saturday October 12th from 9-11am at the Thompson West Ridge Trail in the Creston Community…
A Journey into the Inland Temperate Rainforest
Revelstoke
Wednesday, October 23
Join Conservation Specialist Eddie Petryshen for an evening about one of the world's rarest and most threatened ecosystems - right in your backyard.
Climbing and Forest Play Pro-D Day Camp
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Friday, October 25
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for a joint Pro-D Day camp this October 25th.
FutureMakers: Resources to inspire students for sustainability
Regional
Tuesday, October 29
Instead of messages of doom, FutureMakers provides students in grades 4 to 7 with the knowledge to design a thriving sustainable future.

How a pile of dirt became a bank swallow haven

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