The space grizzlies need
In the Rocky and Columbia Mountains, we are lucky to still have enough wild, connected spaces to support grizzly bears and other large animals. But unless people like you and I defend them, they too will be lost.
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This unlucky fern’s love of magnesium-rich soil could be its downfall
On Record Ridge near the town of Rossland, British Columbia, the perfect conditions exist for a very particular plant called the mountain holly fern to grow. This fern grows in just two isolated areas in B.C., and is listed…
Come and Join the Tradition! Join Golden’s 33rd Annual Christmas Bird Count
Submitted by Christmas Bird Count volunteers Do you enjoy watching our winter birds? If so, you should participate in this year’s Christmas Bird Count which will be held Saturday, December 30th. This fun community science project, provides us with…
Hiring Branch Administrator – Elk Valley Branch
Position: Branch Administrator - Wildsight Elk Valley Branch Deadline to apply: December 5th, 2023 Compensation: $20-22/hour Scope: Part-time – 8 hours/week Target Start Date: December 2023 Duration: 1 year contract with possibility to renew Location: Fernie, BC NOTE…
Nature agreement is a step in right direction
It’s been an exciting month for nature in British Columbia, with major conservation news that we hope will go a long way to protecting clean water, connected landscapes and safeguarding healthy wildlife populations.
Exploring truth and reconciliation through salmon on the Columbia
Along the banks of the Arrow Lakes Reservoir, on a lake that is not a lake, we gathered with a group of educators to explore themes of water, renewal, and how to teach a generation of students to respect this…
Wildsight Education Coordinator wins prestigious award
Wildsight's own Jill Jennings has been awarded an Environmental Education Award of Excellence from the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN)! Jill was one of seven outstanding educators recognized for their efforts in educating students and the public on…
Doing business better
Is there such a thing as a ‘low-impact’ ski lodge? Valhalla Mountain Touring owner Jasmin Caton is doing her best to make it a reality.
Laws of the land
In late September, British Columbia's Supreme Court gave the province 18 months to update its Mineral Tenure Act. The decision has significant implications for both reconciliation and environmental protections in the province.
Beavers: Our unsung climate heroes
From stopping wildfires in their tracks, to mitigating floods and the impacts of drought, beavers do a lot to keep our homes safe and the environment healthy.