Join the Youth Climate Corps Kootenays

Applications are now open for both the West and East Kootenay 2026 Youth Climate Corps seasons. Youth Climate Corps is an opportunity to kickstart or further develop your career in climate related fields through multi-month paid contracts. Over the season, you will receive professional certifications, mentorship, leadership development, and practical work experience. You will help implement meaningful climate solutions…

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Now hiring: Climate Action technician, West Kootenay

January 16, 2026 by Wildsight

Climate Action Technician West Kootenay Crew, Youth Climate Corps Contract dates: Early May to late August 2026 (with the potential to extend into fall, pending funding) Location: Nelson, BC, and area. Occasional travel to project locations further afield such as…

Winter Warriors: How 7 species survive our region’s deadliest season

January 6, 2026 by Siobhan Winters

From Wolverines and Mountain Goats to Owls and Pikas, here are some of the incredibly adapted ways in which 7 species manage our winters.

Give before Dec 31 to have your donation for the wild matched

December 29, 2025 by Wildsight

Until December 31, every $1 for our wild places and animals will become $2. Make the most of this limited-time opportunity to have your gift matched.

Why I teach the wild: A conversation with Dave Quinn

October 9, 2025 by Siobhan Winters

In honour of our 25th anniversary of Wildsight Education, we're featuring some of the amazing educators, powerful programs and memorable milestones that have made nature-based learning what it is today. Dave Quinn has been teaching educational programs with…

Five years later, BC is still failing to protect old-growth forests

September 11, 2025 by Wildsight

Five years after the release of the Old-Growth Strategic Review report, the BC NDP’s momentum towards a “new, holistic approach” to the management of old-growth forests has slowed almost to the point of regression.

Smoky skies again: speak out

September 10, 2025 by Wildsight Invermere

Although the Columbia Valley has been relatively smoke-free this summer, recent weeks have reminded us of the reality we live with as wildfire smoke once again settled in. Ask anyone on the street, “How was your summer?” and the…

Oh buoy! (Why does buoy placement on lakes matter?)

September 10, 2025 by Wildsight Invermere

This summer, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) implemented a buoy tagging system to classify buoys as compliant, legally grandfathered, or non-conforming with zoning bylaws (see: engage.rdek.bc.ca/buoy).

Wildsight Golden hosts UBC forestry professors to tackle local forestry challenges

September 5, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Last week, Wildsight Golden welcomed professors from the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry for a collaborative visit focused on the unique forest management challenges facing the Golden region. The visit, organized by Wildsight Golden board chair Mathew…

Hiring: Bike valet coordinator for Invermere Farmer’s Market

May 27, 2025 by Wildsight Invermere

Seeking a Lead host/Volunteer coordinator for the Invermere Farmer's Market Be part of creating the inaugural bike valet in downtown Invermere, every Saturday throughout summer at the Farmers Market.

Thousands of kilometres home: Birds’ yearly migration to our region

April 22, 2025 by Siobhan Winters

Using only the stars and Earth’s electromagnetic fields to navigate, tens of thousands of birds are taking to the night sky to make their way to our region right now.

Upcoming events

Climate Café Series 2026: Café #2 Green Buildings
Golden
Tuesday, February 24
The climate crisis is one of the most pervasive and impactful phenomenons happening in our society, affecting almost every aspect of our lives including the…
Seedy Saturday Kimberley
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, March 7
Whether you're a gardening pro or just starting to get your hands dirty, there is much to be shared, so join us for Seedy Saturday to plan for the upcoming growing season and to connect, exchange, and learn!
Forest and Nature School: Winter 2026 Programs
Kimberley & Cranbrook
January 9 - March 13
Using play-based, child-led, emergent curriculum, young explorers are offered time and space to build, play, and engage with one another.
Camp Odyssey Spring Camps
Kimberley & Cranbrook
March 18 - March 27
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for joint Pro-D Day camps in Kimberley, BC. The combo camp will have your kids climbing walls and trees in the same day!
Pro-D Day Camps - Camp Odyssey
Kimberley & Cranbrook
October 24, 2025 - April 27, 2026
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for joint Pro-D Day camps in Kimberley, BC. The combo camp will have your kids climbing walls and trees in the same day!

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