What I learned on the river

"I never anticipated having as much fun as I did," says Maya, a student from Revelstoke, reflecting on a two-week journey along the Columbia River. "It was hard, but the support I gained from my peers really helped me through it." Maya was one of 16 teens who joined this summer's Columbia River Field School, a 15-day…

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Wildsight Golden hosts UBC forestry professors to tackle local forestry challenges

September 5, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Last week, Wildsight Golden welcomed professors from the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry for a collaborative visit focused on the unique forest management challenges facing the Golden region. The visit, organized by Wildsight Golden board chair Mathew…

On the importance of a wild childhood — and the shift I’ve noticed in my 20 years of teaching

September 2, 2025 by Jill Jennings

My eight-year-old daughter doesn’t go anywhere without her books. They’re her safety net — her escape from the world. But this summer, when we camped at Kootenay Lake, her pile of books sat untouched.

Wildsight renews call for emergency order as B.C. dismisses Record Ridge mine review

August 27, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

Wildsight is resuming efforts to obtain an emergency order for the endangered mountain holly fern, after learning last week that B.C. won’t require the proposed Record Ridge mine to undergo an environmental assessment.

What I learned on the river

August 26, 2025 by Lorene Keitch

Birthing hope in caribou maternity pen

August 26, 2025 by Lorene Keitch

Just 25 years ago, nearly 250 southern mountain caribou roamed the central Selkirk Mountains of southern B.C. As of 2023, only 25 remained. The stark numbers tell the story of a herd on the brink of disappearing.

Reclamation isn’t enough: Research shows coal mines leave lasting water pollution

August 25, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

When a coal mine closes, we’re told that reclamation will return the landscape to something close to what it once was. But new research from Alberta shows that even when fully reclaimed, pollution continues to flow.

The proposed Zincton ski resort won’t get an environmental assessment. Where to from here?

August 20, 2025 by Amelia Caddy

In late July, after almost 18 months of deliberating, the B.C. government decided to bypass an environmental assessment for a proposed new ski resort in the province’s spectacular Selkirk Mountains. Instead, the 5,500-hectare Zincton development will…

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Saturday Bike Valet at Invermere Farmers Market
Invermere
June 14 - September 13
This Summer - Saturdays only - from 9am to 1pm We're stoked to start offering a FREE bike valet service for all visitors to the Invermere…
Wildlife Friendly Fencing: Barbed Wire Removal Work Bee
Creston Valley
Saturday, September 13
Join us to remove derelict barbed wire to help protect wildlife! 📅 Date: Saturday, September 13th ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM 📍 Location: Behind King’s Church, Wynndel…
Nature Walk: Thompson Pack Trail
Creston Valley
Sunday, September 14
These walks are family friendly and will explore various trails and habitats in the Creston Valley.
Teach the Columbia Field Course
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September 13 - September 15
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…
Harvest dinner
Elk Valley
Wednesday, September 17
Show off your 2025 garden feats at our free Harvest Dinner in the EcoGarden. Bring a dish to share for a potluck-style dinner with…

What I learned on the river

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Wildsight Golden hosts UBC forestry professors to tackle local forestry challenges

On the importance of a wild childhood — and the shift I’ve noticed in my 20 years of teaching

Wildsight renews call for emergency order as B.C. dismisses Record Ridge mine review

What I learned on the river

Birthing hope in caribou maternity pen

Reclamation isn’t enough: Research shows coal mines leave lasting water pollution

The proposed Zincton ski resort won’t get an environmental assessment. Where to from here?

A must-visit summer experience: The 2025 Kimberley Farmers’ Market

DIY Air Filter Workshop empowers Golden residents to breathe easier during wildfire season

Revised Fording River mine expansion still poses unacceptable risks to aquatic and terrestrial life

What I learned on the river

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