Recognizing a lifetime of stewardship: Dr. Suzanne Bayley

How would the world look if we honoured the champions of this Earth? Those that protect the landscapes we love and defend wildlife that can't speak for themselves? It's why we launched the Ellen Zimmerman Award. Those most deserving of recognition are often the ones praised the least. We are honoured to announce this year's Ellen Zimmerman…

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Wildsight invites Columbia Basin residents to join educational field tours this fall

June 26, 2025 by Wildsight

This September, Wildsight is inviting Columbia Basin residents to camp, explore and learn with us along the Columbia River through two ‘Columbia River Conversations’ Field Tours designed around interactive learning. Participants will learn about the past, present and future of…

Thousands of hectares of old growth, caribou habitat under threat

June 25, 2025 by Wildsight

Wildsight, Stand.earth and Wilderness Committee are calling for urgent action as new research sounds the alarm on imminent danger to southernmost caribou from logging.

Recognizing a lifetime of stewardship: Dr. Suzanne Bayley

June 24, 2025 by Lorene Keitch

Are your kids ready to GET WILD!? Spots still open for summer camp

June 23, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden is delighted to welcome Robyn, our new Camp Coordinator for this year’s GET WILD! summer day camp. She's eagerly awaiting the arrival of all the young adventurers to join camp this season.

From forest waste to farm resource

June 23, 2025 by Lorene Keitch

The Youth Climate Corps (YCC) East and West Kootenay crews launched their season by joining forces on a wildfire risk reduction project that combined on-the-ground training with climate resilience work.

From BC to Costa Rica: tracking the epic journey of at-risk swallows

June 17, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Bank Swallows are a species at risk and have been facing one of the largest population declines for any species in Canada - an estimated 93-98% of the Canadian population has been lost in the last 40 years.

“It’s up to you”: A Ktunaxa perspective on water, memory and responsibility

June 17, 2025 by Wildsight

When he speaks, he draws from two worlds — ancient and immediate. A member of the Ktunaxa Nation's Akisqnuk Band, Faro Burgoyne stood before an audience interested in water conservation to share wisdom: this land remembers, and water listens.

Celebrating the life and legacy of Jim Galloway

June 11, 2025 by Wildsight

The Earth has lost a passionate advocate: Jim Galloway passed away in early June at the age of 91. A lifelong environmental advocate, Jim was an active member and volunteer of Wildsight for more than three decades.

A season of growth at the Kimberley Community Garden

June 10, 2025 by Robyn Skare

The garden is also shifting toward something even more ambitious: a food forest. The vision is a space that not only produces food but also tells a story about how diverse systems can thrive together.

Built for cliffs, not change. Help protect their wild homes.

June 5, 2025 by Robyn Duncan

Mountain goats need not just the wild, but the wild they know. And together, we can ensure the landscapes they rely on remain healthy and whole.

Upcoming events

Creston Valley
Saturday, July 12
Wildlife-Friendly Fencing Work Bee – July 12 @ 9 AM Location: 5539–5553 Elsie Holmes Road, Wynndel (along the quarry side) Old, derelict fences can be…
Webinar — Old growth logging and caribou in the Revelstoke area
Revelstoke, Regional
Monday, July 14
Join Wildsight Conservation Specialist Eddie Petryshen and Wildsight Revelstoke's Reanne Harvey to learn about the old growth logging still occurring north of Revelstoke — and explore what it means for our local caribou.
Let's go hiking - with kids!
Invermere
Sunday, July 20
Did you enjoy hiking pre-kids and now wish to continue with kids, but aren’t sure where or how to start? We're running…
Community broom bash: Invasive species removal Castlegar & Rossland
Regional
July 23 - July 25
Come to a broom bash to remove invasive and flammable Scotch Broom in your community! Come for as little or as long as you like…
Community broom bash: Invasive species removal Nelson
July 23 - July 25
Come to a broom bash to remove invasive and flammable Scotch Broom in your community! Come for as little or as long as you like…

Recognizing a lifetime of stewardship: Dr. Suzanne Bayley

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