It is the season when forest companies are burning wood wasted in forestry operations and, in many cases, this means smoke in our communities. Wood smoke is bad for our health and releases carbon into the atmosphere. There is growing criticism suggesting that wasted wood could be used for other products, not just burned. In … Continued
Wildsight Creston Valley (WCV) is a local society linked to the larger regional environmental organization Wildsight. Wildsight Creston Valley is affiliated with four other branches: Fernie, Kimberley-Cranbrook, Invermere and Golden. All work collectively as Wildsight to share the mission to enhance the protection, restoration and rehabilitation of ecosystems, wildlife, lakes, rivers, wetlands and watersheds in … Continued
Old growth forests in the Kootenays are at risk. The time to act is now. Tell BC to end the logging of old growth forests. We are in the midst of both a climate and biodiversity crisis—with rising land and ocean temperatures, and up to one million species at risk of extinction. Conserving and restoring … Continued
Wolverines are an icon of the wild. These wide ranging, wily critters are known for climbing the steepest peaks and travelling long distances across rugged landscapes. But in southern British Columbia they face even tougher conditions: roads have been cut through their habitat, uncontrolled recreati
(photo: John Pitcher) Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey is Wrapping Up Low counts this fall, with 9 at-risk species November 13, 2019 This year Wildsight Golden is wrapping up the Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey (CWWS) project. Initiated in 2015, the CWWS is a five-year coordinated bird count where the major goal has been to mobilize … Continued
Wildsight and Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) are touring the Kootenays with the film Chasing a Trace. The film will be followed by a presentation and discussion highlighting wolverine research happening in the region directly from biologists involved in Wolverine Watch—a collaborative venture that also collects community science to better understand the needs of … Continued
Few things make me happier than when I see a child exploring the outdoors. It’s natural for kids to be outside, learning. But today children are spending less and less time outside, and more and more time in front of screens, playing video games and staring at smartphones. Will you help us take kids outside? … Continued
On October 23, Canada celebrates Take Me Outside Day—a day that encourages teachers across Canada to bring their students outdoors and provide opportunities for children and youth to explore, play and learn outside. It is a day that highlights the importance of spending time outside, being physically active and connecting with nature. Wildsight offers a range … Continued
Photo Credit Dean Chatterson Do you have what it takes to lead local operations? Are you passionate about the environment and how we get the message across in our local communities? Then you will be happy to hear we are currently accepting applications for the Interim Branch Manager position! DESCRIPTION The Interim Branch Manager provides … Continued
Each year the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) awards educators who demonstrate excellence in environmental education in the Columbia Basin. This year, Wildsight Educator Melissa Flint won the Environmental Education Award of Excellence for her work as a Community Educator. She was recognized for her support to students through delivering a variety of environmental … Continued
