Food, farms and fires
We welcomed our third community to the Wildsight Youth Climate Corps (YCC) roster this year with the launch of a season in Golden. But what exactly does a season look like? We're glad you asked.
Wildsight news : Youth Climate Corps
Taking climate action to the streets
This season our West Kootenay Youth Climate Corps crew took on a unique role, becoming community ambassadors for the City of Nelson and the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and bringing the climate conversation to the public across the…
Saving seeds in the subalpine
Pinus albicaulis, more commonly known as whitebark pine, is a five-needled conifer that makes its home in high elevation forests across its native range. This sometimes scraggly, sometimes towering, tree ekes out its existence in some of the most…
YCC investigates waste and wants
Waste not, want not, or so the old saying goes. In other words, if you use a resource sparingly, you won't find yourself in need. A similar sentiment can be applied to the world of waste management, where, when…
Building biodiversity in a backyard
The inaugural Wildsight Youth Climate Corps (YCC) Golden season has begun and we couldn't be more excited to see this new crew diving into the work. The season kicked off August 8th with in-class learning on issues surrounding…
Snapshots of a season: YCC in action
The 2023 season is in full swing for the Kimberley/Cranbrook Youth Climate Corps (YCC). The goal of YCC is to provide youth with the opportunity to take hands-on action to address the climate crisis and obtain entry-level…
Unveiling Sustainability: Our Training as Wildsight’s Community Ambassadors
As Wildsight's Youth Community Ambassadors in the West Kootenay, our journey has been filled with eye-opening experiences and valuable training. Let's delve into our adventure so far!
YCC Kimberley/Cranbrook fired up for new season
We are so excited to have Wildsight's Youth Climate Corps (YCC) back in Kimberley/Cranbrook for a third season! Our crew began at the start of May with in-class and on-the-ground training to prepare for a…
Now hiring: Crew leader, Youth Climate Corps Golden
Position: Crew Leader, Wildsight Youth Climate Corps Golden Contract Dates: August 1st to November 17th, 2023 Location: Golden, with occasional, possible travel to other communities near Golden or other YCC hub locations. Hours: 35–40 hours per week, typically Monday…
Now hiring: Golden Climate Action Technician
Position: Wildsight Youth Climate Corps Climate Action Technician, Golden Contract Dates: August 8th to November 17, 2023 Location: Golden, with possible, occasional travel to other communities near Golden or other YCC hub locations.