I’m standing at the edge of a clearcut where a towering ancient cedar and hemlock rainforest used to be. One giant cedar tree remains in the middle, a lonely monument holding the memories of creatures who used to call this place home. Only a year ago, this clearcut was a forest full of life. It’s … Continued
Turtles in Creston might be the luckiest turtles around. The Western Painted Turtle is a blue-listed species, meaning its habitats are at risk. But the Creston community has taken it upon themselves to restore habitat, seek protections and encourage the resurgence of this threatened species. Wildsight’s EcoStewards program invites students to explore subjects of interest … Continued
Mountain caribou are struggling to survive. This endangered species is on the decline, with loss of their habitat hurting overall population numbers. Through Wildsight’s EcoStewards program, students are learning about this special mountain animal — and taking action to support the resurgence of this once abundant species. Matt Gale’s Grade 7 class at Trail’s Glenmerry … Continued
In case you missed it… The flatheaded fir borer is a wood-boring beetle that feeds beneath the bark, similar to a bark beetle. While most wood boring beetles in western conifers infest dead or dying trees, the flatheaded fir borer can attack and kill healthy trees, acting as a primary pest. It is particularly aggressive, … Continued
Local opportunity to deepen Indigenous knowledge and understanding After a successful pilot program offered to nearly 4,000 people, the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN), in partnership with 40 organizations including Wildsight, has opened early bird registration for a new year-long learning opportunity starting this fall. This will bring together 10 Indigenous presenters who will … Continued
In honour of her tireless conservation efforts in the Upper Columbia Valley, Golden resident Annette Lutterman received the 2023 Ellen Zimmerman Award! This annual award recognizes an individual who contributes in a notable way to environmental conservation and education in the region. It was made in honour of Ellen Zimmerman, a renowned environmentalist, stalwart champion … Continued
Location: Invermere, BC Start Date: June 19, 2023 Pay: $20 per hour, 35 hours per week Duration: 8-9 weeks We are seeking a full-time seasonal Program Coordinator to assist with our Bighorn Sheep Conservation & Biodiversity Program. The project focuses on the conservation and stewardship of the Columbia Lake Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep herd. In this role, … Continued
Be sure to keep an eye out for Kaleigh, Karen, and Athena’s designs on our new t-shirts and stickers this season!
Are you a youth that’s curious about environmental sustainability, food security, and community building? If you said “YES!” and are between the ages of 16 and 30, the Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook Branch has a summer job just for you!
On Monday, May 15, the Community Invasive Plant Program (CIPP) starts up for the 2023 summer season. This program was originally initiated by Wildsight Golden in our community in 2010. It is currently operated in partnership with the Town of Golden and the Columbia-Shuswap Invasive Species Society (CSISS), with funding largely provided by the Town … Continued
