Join us in the first annual Golden Wild Bear Festival! We decided to have a festival in the fall celebrating bears as they fatten up on their way to hibernation. In the fall, bears are foraging for all types of high calorie foods to get them through their winter denning. They often get in trouble … Continued
The love for our BC waterways runs deep! Join us by canoe, kayak, or paddle board for Wildsight Invermere’s 6th annual paddle on the Columbia River. BC Rivers Day was founded by world-renowned river advocate Mark Angelo and the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC in 1980 to celebrate and build public awareness for our waterways. Globally, … Continued
These walks are family friendly and will explore various trails and habitats in the Creston Valley. Come out to learn about the ecology of the Creston Valley and have fun! Please sign up in advance for this free event. This walk will take place from 9:30–11:30 am on Sunday September 24th, on the Ripple Ridge … Continued
Wildsight Golden has been hosting a series of climate cafes this summer around the town. From the UN: “Climate Change is the defining issue of our time and we are at a defining moment. From shifting weather patterns that threaten food production, to rising sea levels that increase the risk of catastrophic flooding, the impacts … Continued
Explore the wonders of Revelstoke’s ancient rainforest gem, The Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness, on Wednesday, September 27th. Valhalla Wilderness Society Biologist and Campaigner Amber Peters will share the biodiversity findings in what is now known to science as the fourth biodiversity hotspot of the Inland Temperate Rainforest. A screening of the short film Primeval: Enter the Incomappleux … Continued
Communities across the province are coming together to rise up for the last remaining old growth. Join us in Revelstoke on this day of action! We will be walking down Mckenzie Avenue followed by a short rally, speakers, and an opportunity for you to take action to protect our irreplaceable forests. This is a critical … Continued
Communities across the province are coming together to rise up for the last remaining old growth. Join us in Nelson on this day of action! We will be walking a route around downtown, followed by a short rally, speakers, and an opportunity for you to take action to protect our irreplaceable forests at MLA Brittny … Continued
A Day of Action for Old Growth Forests is being organised by Sierra Club, Stand.Earth and Wilderness Committee. Check out one of these links for more information. Three years have passed since the B.C. government committed to work with First Nations to implement a paradigm-shift in forest stewardship, as laid out in the Old Growth Strategic Review (OGSR). Yet unfortunately, … Continued
Three years ago, B.C. released their Old Growth Strategic Review — and promised to implement its fourteen recommendations. Today, more than half of the old growth identified for protection is still in danger of being clearcut. More than a square kilometre of old growth forest is cut down every day in B.C. Not a single … Continued
Educators, it’s your turn to learn! With a master canoe instructor as your guide, you’ll paddle and explore the Columbia River over this three day field trip. Learn new course material in a fun and welcoming environment alongside other educators interested in this amazing watershed we call home. Recognizing the importance of National Day of Truth … Continued
