•   Volunteer
  •   Get updates
  •   Become a member
Donate
Wildsight Wildsight
  • Our work
  • News
  • Events
  • Branches
  • Give
  • About
  • People
Wildsight
  • Our work
  • News
  • Events
  • Branches
  • Give
  • About
  • People
  •   Volunteer
  •   Get updates
  •   Become a member
Donate
Columbia River Field School

Columbia River Field School

January 17
The Columbia River Field School is a summer learning adventure for students aged 15-18. Participants will paddle key sections of the Canadian side of the Columbia River and camp along its riverbank, while learning about the watershed's past, present and future. Spanning 15 days, students meet with a diverse group of guest speakers including government officials, Indigenous knowledge…

Upcoming Elk Valley Events

EcoGarden Plant Swap & Sale

Elk Valley
May 17 - May 18
Garden season is just around the corner, and we’re so excited to welcome you to our EcoGarden Plant Swap & Sale on May 17th and 18th from 10am to 2pm. This is your chance to: Swap seedlings with fellow…

Community Yard Sale 2025

Elk Valley
Saturday, May 24
Join us for Fernie's biggest yard sale of the year, on Saturday, May 24 2025 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm!

Filter By Branch

  • All
  • Creston Valley
  • Elk Valley
  • Kimberley & Cranbrook
  • Invermere
  • Golden
  • Revelstoke
  • Regional
Donate

Latest News

  • From floaties to footprints: The growing impact of users on the Columbia River 

    May 13
    Warm spring days have us dreaming of summertime in the Kootenays. But before you head out on your local waterways this year, Wildsight is urging…
  • Stewards of the Herd: Protecting Radium Bighorn Sheep on the Highway

    May 6
    Since 2022, Shuswap Wildlife Monitors have been out on highways to alert drivers when bighorn sheep are on the road, ultimately reducing the number of…
  • Educator field course applications open

    May 5
    In an incredibly dynamic time for the Columbia River watershed, we would like to invite educators to join us for a three-day, two night…
  • Thousands of kilometres home: Birds’ yearly migration to our region

    April 22
    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.
  • How many boats is too many for Lake Windermere?

    April 16
    When you imagine a perfect summer day on Lake Windermere or Columbia Lake, you might picture sparkling water, sunshine, and boats cruising by.
Read all news
  • Back to top
  •   Press releases
  •   Support Wildsight
  •   Careers
  •   Privacy policy
  •   Sitemap
  •   Contact us