Elk Valley

Wildsight Elk Valley aims to cultivate a thriving, knowledgeable and resilient local food culture through education, advocacy and community engagement.

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Contact us at elkvalley@wildsight.ca or call 250.423.3322

Wildsight Elk Valley is looking for new Board members to help move our projects forward. If you are keen to get involved at this level please contact elkvalley@wildsight.ca. Address: 632 2nd Ave, Box 537, Fernie BC V0B1M0

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The Angel Garden, located in the heart of the EcoGarden, is a serene spot to read or chat with a friend.

Elk Valley News

Now hiring: Communications Manager and Project Coordinator – WEV

May 12, 2026

Position: Communications Manager and Project Coordinator Deadline to apply: June 10, 2026 Compensation: $22/hour Scope: 35 hours / week Number of positions: One Start Date…Read More

Now hiring: Part-Time Worker – Local Store Fernie

May 12, 2026

Position: Part-time Retail Coordinator – Local Store Deadline to apply: June 10th, 2026 Compensation: $18-22 / hour Scope: 7.5-15 hours / week Number of…Read More

B.C. opens first public comment period for Fording River mine expansion as selenium contamination continues

January 13, 2026

The proposed expansion of Elk Valley Resources’ (EVR) Fording River coal mine has formally entered British Columbia’s environmental assessment process public comment period.Read More

Upcoming Elk Valley events

Plant Swap & Sale

Saturday, May 23

Garden season is just around the corner, and we’re so excited to welcome you to our EcoGarden Plant Swap & Sale on Saturday May 23rd from 10AM-2PM.

Fernie Community Yard Sale

Saturday, May 30

This year’s Community Yard Sale is taking place on Saturday, May 30th from 9:00am-1:00pm. Last year’s event took place in over 50 locations across Fernie…

Fernie Garden Tour & EcoGarden Fundraiser

Saturday, July 11

Join us for a day of inspiration and exploration in unique Fernie gardens. ITINERARY 9AM tour of the Fernie Community EcoGarden 9:30AM - 12PM Explore designated display gardens at your…

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Our Elk Valley branch focus

Local Store

Community EcoGarden

Evergreens Farm

Join The Team

Want to protect wildlife, clean water and wild spaces? Volunteer with us! Wildsight volunteers are a very special group of people who give generously of their time to stuff envelopes, attend rallies, help run events, put up posters, keep tabs on forestry practices in their communities and participate in citizen science initiatives.

Branch Information

Contact

632 2nd Ave
PO Box 537,
Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
Phone: 250.423.3322
elkvalley@wildsight.ca