Standing for the future: Why environmental education cannot wait
To build a world rooted in reciprocity and respect, we must start with the education we give our children.
Wildsight news : Youth Climate Corps
What is a Youth Climate Corps?
Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent announcement of $40 million for a national Youth Climate Corps has caught the attention of Canadians curious and eager to see meaningful climate action. For many though, the idea of a 'climate corps' is…
Birthing hope in caribou maternity pen
Just 25 years ago, nearly 250 southern mountain caribou roamed the central Selkirk Mountains of southern B.C. As of 2023, only 25 remained. The stark numbers tell the story of a herd on the brink of disappearing.
From forest waste to farm resource
The Youth Climate Corps (YCC) East and West Kootenay crews launched their season by joining forces on a wildfire risk reduction project that combined on-the-ground training with climate resilience work.
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…
From trails to streams: Ecosystem health in Lois Creek
The churned-up dirt is dusted with autumn leaves and the air is heavy with the scent of decaying foliage as fall transitions to winter. Along the winding trails of Kimberley's Lois Creek, Wildsight's Youth Climate Corps (YCC…
A future forester’s vision for sustainable forestry in B.C.
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
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…
Testing the waters: Water monitoring puts career options top of mind
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
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…