St. Mary's field tours highlight forest still under threat

Although new logging plans currently appear to be on hold in the St. Mary's valley, that pause should not be mistaken for protection. Recent field tours have helped demonstrate what's at stake.

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2025 Silent Auction – Wildsight Invermere Fundraiser

November 4, 2025 by Wildsight Invermere

The 12th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Invermere isn’t just about great films and hanging out with your besties.... It's so much more! We’ve put together another awesome Silent Auction — bidding runs from 5:00…

Ottawa acknowledges serious risks of Fording River mine expansion, orders further assessment

November 3, 2025 by Wildsight

The federal Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has ruled that the proposed expansion of the Fording River coal mine in BC’s Elk Valley requires further assessment due to the significant potential risks it poses to water, wildlife and…

St. Mary’s field tours highlight forest still under threat

October 29, 2025 by Tim Chapman

Although new logging plans currently appear to be on hold in the St. Mary's valley, that pause should not be mistaken for protection. Recent field tours have helped demonstrate what's at stake.

From salmon to swallows: Wildsight Golden’s latest barrier mural

October 27, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden is thrilled to share the success of our latest community art project! Over a late September weekend, a team of enthusiastic volunteers gathered near the Dogtooth Bridge to paint beautiful swallow-themed murals on concrete barriers—adding a…

A Trouble in the Headwaters film tour is coming to the Kootenays

October 27, 2025 by Wildsight

This fall, we're excited to be bringing back-to-back screenings of Trouble in the Headwaters to Fernie, Golden and Kimberley from November 22-24.

Where nature leads, Patty follows

October 24, 2025 by Lorene Keitch

When you've been teaching environmental education for as long as Patty Kolesnichenko has, you learn a thing or two. Like how exploring microscopic life in a water droplet fascinates young and old, connecting them to the intricate weaving of…

A new era begins for the Elk Valley’s Kootenay Forest Lands

October 23, 2025 by Amelia Caddy

In early October, Elk Valley residents awoke to news that the Nature Conservancy Canada had sealed the deal on the purchase of more than 45,000 hectares (110,000 acres) of the valley for conservation.

It’s All About Community – and the Power of Film!

October 21, 2025 by Wildsight Invermere

Wildsight Invermere is thrilled to welcome Eagle-Eye Tours as the Presenting Sponsor of the 12th Wild & Scenic Film Festival — happening right here in Invermere on November 15th and online! More than just a film night, the festival is…

Record Ridge mine faces legal challenge as push for protections continues

October 9, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

The fight to protect Record Ridge and its threatened species and ecosystems is far from finished. Several major developments have reshaped the story, including some recent legal action and a Wildsight push for protections.

Why I teach the wild: A conversation with Dave Quinn

October 9, 2025 by Siobhan Winters

In honour of our 25th anniversary of Wildsight Education, we're featuring some of the amazing educators, powerful programs and memorable milestones that have made nature-based learning what it is today. Dave Quinn has been teaching educational programs with…

Upcoming events

12th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Invermere
Invermere
Saturday, November 15
One BIG night of 10 films, food/drink, draw prizes, and friends (that’s you!). This is Wildsight Invermere’s awesome fundraiser. Don't miss the live silent auction and online raffle with 3 great outdoor adventures as prizes.
Wildsight Revelstoke AGM
Revelstoke
Thursday, November 20
Join us at the Revelstoke Community Centre for the Wildsight Revelstoke Annual General Meeting.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival ONLINE!
November 15 - November 21
Support Wildsight Invermere's 12th annual fundraiser from afar! Get online access to all ten films in our Wild & Scenic Film Festival program, to…
Local Colours 2025
Creston Valley
Friday, November 21
Join us for Local Colours: Creston’s Outdoor Photography Show, an inspiring evening of nature, art, and storytelling. Local photographers will share stunning images and the stories behind their work on Friday, November 21, fr
Raffle for the Wild
Invermere
September 23 - November 21
Ready to go wild? Our online Raffle for the Wild is your chance to score great prizes while helping protect the places we all love…

St. Mary's field tours highlight forest still under threat

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