Deep in the heart of BC’s Inland Temperate Rainforest a logging plan threatens ancient and globally rare forest in the Seymour River area, northwest of Revelstoke. The area is part of the epicentre for the largest remaining and most viable southernmost caribou herd in BC. A cumulative logging plan by BC Timber Sales ( and … Continued
We are living in a global nature crisis. Species are declining at terrifying rates; there has never been a more important time for nature conservation. This December, Canada will be hosting the world at COP15, or NatureCOP, in Montreal. Wildsight’s Executive Director, Robyn Duncan, and Mining Impacts Researcher Wyatt Petryshen will be on the ground, … Continued
Wildsight is seeking an Operations Director to join our team. This position is a key member of the senior management team, working closely with the Executive Director, Program Managers, and Board of Directors to ensure the fiscal integrity and efficient functioning of the organization and support the long-term sustainability of the organization. Core responsibilities include … Continued
“We’re going to visit a grandmother on our walk today,” Wildsight educator Genna Lazier tells students as they head down a winding path on a crisp autumn day. “Keep your eyes out for this very special guest!” And so the anticipation grows, as the Grade 3/4 class from Nelson’s Hume Elementary School skips and scutters … Continued
When we launched the Youth Climate Corps (YCC) in 2020, we found Nelson, BC fertile soil in which to plant our first crew. This city is a leader in climate action, doing what is within its reach to create a more resilient community in the face of climate change. After extensive public consultation and research, … Continued
Today’s youth are fully aware of the climate crisis, and want to be part of the solution. This is highlighted again and again in every climate report and at every climate event by those at the helm of our society. But, often, these words are not backed with tangible opportunities for young people to engage … Continued
A remarkable, research-driven project is underway in the Elk Valley right now to help protect vulnerable species. Home to iconic, wide-ranging animals like grizzly bears, wolverines, elk and bighorn sheep, the Elk Valley is at the heart of a critical wildlife corridor. The Elk Valley and greater Canadian Southern Rockies is one of the most … Continued
The Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement Project’s (UCSHEP) monitoring and data collection efforts have wrapped up for 2022! The project wants to thank all the volunteers who helped make this project so successful for 2022. This is a five-year project (2021-2026), and to date, five large Swallow Condos for barn swallows have been erected and … Continued
In the Spring of 2007, Rob began his role as the Bear Aware Coordinator. Over his two years in the position, he developed a love for the East Kootenay that has yet to fade. At the time, the position was a collaboration between the BC Conservation Foundation, in particular a program called the BC Conservation … Continued
K̓ukamaʔnam/Kimberley – Wildsight strongly supports the Ktunaxa Nation’s decades long call to have the International Joint Commission (ICJ) address the deterioration of water quality in the Elk-Kootenay River System. The IJC, with independent representatives from Canada and the United States, makes recommendations based upon consideration of science and Indigenous knowledge. Wildsight is concerned with both … Continued
