Apply now for the Columbia River Field School

An amazing summer field school for teens aged 15–18 (which also earns participants FOUR credits through a partnership with SD8) is now open for applications. Two weeks of fun, and a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

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Keep the Wild in Your Life: Donate today to double your donation!

December 7, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

"There’s a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” Leonard Cohen I'm walking down a freshly cut logging road and the day is dark with clouds hanging to the valley bottom.

Fall Waterbird Survey Results Are In: Citizen scientists recorded over 51,000 birds!

November 17, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

Due to the outstanding contribution of 79 volunteers, 51,261 birds were recorded over three survey dates during the fall Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey (CWWS)! The highest single day count was recorded on October 15th, 2016 when 20,784 birds…

Support Craft Beer and Protect the Places You Love

November 15, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

Vote for Wildsight in Phillips Benefit Brew contest and help us get our own beer + $10,000 towards protecting the Jumbo Valley and other places you love! You can vote here everyday, once a day, until November 18th.

The Fight of a Lifetime: An Interview with Ellen Zimmerman

November 7, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

Lindsay Cuff: You just had a major victory in your environmental career: the third and final part of a boating regulation meant to protect the Columbia River adjacent to the Columbia Wetlands was enacted.

Job Opportunity: Communications and Development Coordinator

November 3, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

Communications and Development Coordinator (One year, half-time contract, with potential to renew) Start Date: Position begins January 3, 2017, with two to three training days in mid-December Hours: 20-24 hours a week, to be determined Salary: $22…

Water leaders gather for first national dialogue on community-based water monitoring

November 1, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

The first weekend of November, leading lake experts from across North America including academics, citizen monitoring groups and members from all levels of government will converge in Banff, Alberta for the 36th annual North American Lake Management Society Symposium, hosted…

Upcoming events

Fernie Seedy Saturday 2025
Elk Valley
Saturday, February 22
Fernie Seedy Saturday will showcase the world of seeds for gardeners, nature lovers and plant lovers!
East Kootenay Home Retrofit Fair
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, March 1
The EK Home Retrofit Fair will provide education for participants on technologies, strategies and support available locally for your home retrofit project.
Seedy Sunday Kimberley
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Sunday, March 2
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 SUNDAY to plan for the upcoming growing season and to connect, exchange, and learn!
Wildsight Golden AGM 2025
Golden
Tuesday, March 4
Do you want to help shape the future of our environment? Perhaps there’s a community project or environmental idea you’ve been pondering over…
Silvicola film screening
Golden
Friday, March 14
This is one you certainly won't want to miss! Join us for an evening of forestry film on March 14th at the Confluence Climbing…

Apply now for the Columbia River Field School

Wildsight news : Water

Keep the Wild in Your Life: Donate today to double your donation!

Fall Waterbird Survey Results Are In: Citizen scientists recorded over 51,000 birds!

Support Craft Beer and Protect the Places You Love

The Fight of a Lifetime: An Interview with Ellen Zimmerman

Job Opportunity: Communications and Development Coordinator

Water leaders gather for first national dialogue on community-based water monitoring

Columbia Wetlands Complex Receives Long Awaited Protection

Job Posting: Administrator

Slocan Students Connect to their Watershed and Inspire River Stewardship

Lucerne students participate in Silverton Creek riparian conservation

Apply now for the Columbia River Field School

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