Where mountains once stood

Historical and contemporary repeat photography from the Mountain Legacy Project reveals how half a century of mountaintop-removal coal mining has altered the geography of the Elk Valley.

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Wildsight’s Graeme Lee Rowlands recognized for watershed education leadership

June 4, 2026 by Lorene Keitch

Last month, Wildsight's Graeme Lee Rowlands was recognized for his outstanding work in the field of environmental education with an Award of Excellence from the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN). Graeme serves as Wildsight’s Director of Water…

Take action: Stop the rollback of Canada’s environmental laws

June 4, 2026 by Wildsight

The federal government is threatening to unravel Canada’s hard-won safety net of environmental protections to fast-track major projects like mines, ports and pipelines.

Goat River Water Monitoring 2025

June 2, 2026 by Melissa Flint

From 2022 to 2025 Wildsight Creston Valley has been monitoring the health of the Goat River by sampling benthic invertebrates. Benthic invertebrates are the bugs that live in the streambed. The community of bugs (species, number and diversity) are indicators…

The growing threat of aquatic invasive species in the Columbia Basin

May 28, 2026 by Siobhan Winters

What you can do as an individual to keep aquatic invasives from wreaking havoc on our fish, ecosystems, and water-based recreation here in the Columbia basin.

After the paddle: Dix urges field school alumni to speak up for the basin

May 22, 2026 by Lorene Keitch

Alumni from Wildsight's Columbia River Field School (CRFS) are uniquely positioned in discussions around the Columbia River and should use their voice to speak up on matters related to this region.

The Free Bike Valet is back in 2026!

May 21, 2026 by Wildsight Invermere

This Summer – Saturdays only – from 9am to 1pm Skip looking for a parking spot and ride your bike to the Invermere Farmers Market all summer long with Wildsight's free bike valet service.

Digging deeper: Wildsight Kim/Cran’s AGM & garden work party

May 20, 2026 by Trixie Pacis

On a warm spring evening last week, twenty community members gathered beneath the shade of the community garden gazebo for Wildsight Kimberley / Cranbrook's 2026 AGM and garden work party. With warmer weather finally arriving, the evening offered the perfect…

We’re Hiring: Nature Day Camp Assistant

May 19, 2026 by Trixie Pacis

Are you a nature enthusiast who loves working with kids? Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is hiring a Camp Assistant for Camp Odyssey, a nature-based day camp that runs in Kimberley and Cranbrook. Candidates should have experience working with children and…

Where mountains once stood

May 14, 2026 by Simon Wiebe

Historical and contemporary repeat photography from the Mountain Legacy Project reveals how half a century of mountaintop-removal coal mining has altered the geography of the Elk Valley.

Now hiring: Communications Manager and Project Coordinator – WEV

May 12, 2026 by Elk Valley Branch

Position: Communications Manager and Project Coordinator Deadline to apply: June 10, 2026 Compensation: $22/hour Scope: 35 hours / week Number of positions: One Start Date: June 22, 2026 Location: In-person, Fernie, BC Term: 8 weeks Job Summary The Communications…

Upcoming events

Old-growth run — Revelstoke
Revelstoke, Regional
Saturday, June 6
On June 6, join us for a 7-kilometre run through a spectacular old-growth stand and learn all about the Inland Temperate Rainforest on Revelstoke's doorstep.
Youth Tea Harvest Workshop
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Tuesday, June 9
Calling local youth: harvest herbs and make tea! Join a hands-on tea harvest workshop for youth at the Kimberley Community Garden.
Info Session: Summit Screening and end-of-summer festival
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Tuesday, June 16
Our biggest fundraiser of the year just got bigger. Join Sparta Humphreys at the Kimberley Independent School on June 16 at 7 p.m. for an inside look at this year's Summit Screening and a new festival growing around it.
Fernie Garden Tour & EcoGarden Fundraiser
Elk Valley
Saturday, July 11
Join us for a day of inspiration and exploration in unique Fernie gardens. ITINERARY 9AM tour of the Fernie Community EcoGarden 9:30AM - 12PM Explore…
Get Wild! Summer Day Camp 2026
Golden
June 29 - August 21
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