From BC to Costa Rica: tracking the epic journey of at-risk swallows

Bank Swallows are a species at risk and have been facing one of the largest population declines for any species in Canada - an estimated 93-98% of the Canadian population has been lost in the last 40 years. The Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement Project (UCSHEP) is a multi-faceted, multi-year swallow conservation project that takes place in the…

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Are your kids ready to GET WILD!? Spots still open for summer camp

June 23, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden is delighted to welcome Robyn, our new Camp Coordinator for this year’s GET WILD! summer day camp. She's eagerly awaiting the arrival of all the young adventurers to join camp this season.

From forest waste to farm resource

June 23, 2025 by Wildsight

The Youth Climate Corps (YCC) East and West Kootenay crews launched their season by joining forces on a wildfire risk reduction project that combined on-the-ground training with climate resilience work.

From BC to Costa Rica: tracking the epic journey of at-risk swallows

June 17, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Columbia River Conversations

June 17, 2025 by Wildsight

Immerse yourself in the Columbia River watershed as we camp, explore and catch up on all things Columbia River-related. We are living through an historical moment in the Columbia Basin. Especially with ongoing efforts to modernize the Columbia River…

“It’s up to you”: A Ktunaxa perspective on water, memory and responsibility

June 17, 2025 by Wildsight

When he speaks, he draws from two worlds — ancient and immediate. A member of the Ktunaxa Nation's Akisqnuk Band, Faro Burgoyne stood before an audience interested in water conservation to share wisdom: this land remembers, and water listens.

Celebrating the life and legacy of Jim Galloway

June 11, 2025 by Wildsight

The Earth has lost a passionate advocate: Jim Galloway passed away in early June at the age of 91. A lifelong environmental advocate, Jim was an active member and volunteer of Wildsight for more than three decades.

A season of growth at the Kimberley Community Garden

June 10, 2025 by Robyn Skare

The garden is also shifting toward something even more ambitious: a food forest. The vision is a space that not only produces food but also tells a story about how diverse systems can thrive together.

Built for cliffs, not change. Help protect their wild homes.

June 5, 2025 by Robyn Duncan

Mountain goats need not just the wild, but the wild they know. And together, we can ensure the landscapes they rely on remain healthy and whole.

Moving kids from climate despair to hope

June 4, 2025 by Lorene Keitch

Where does the seed of hope come from? In the face of our global climate crisis, one teacher in a British Columbia classroom is facing climate concerns head on by bringing in an education program that counteracts despair with action…

Hiring: Bike valet coordinator for Invermere Farmer’s Market

May 27, 2025 by Wildsight Invermere

Seeking a Lead host/Volunteer coordinator for the Invermere Farmer's Market Be part of creating the inaugural bike valet in downtown Invermere, every Saturday throughout summer at the Farmers Market.

Upcoming events

Cattle Panel Garden Trellis Workshop
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Tuesday, June 24
Want to grow more food in less space? Learn how to grow vertically using sturdy, efficient cattle panel trellises.
Sinclair Creek Weed Pull
Invermere
Thursday, June 26
Led by the fun and knowledgeable weed-busting folk from East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, we’ll head out on Sinclair Creek trail in Radium…
Let's go hiking - with kids!
Invermere
Sunday, July 20
Did you enjoy hiking pre-kids and now wish to continue with kids, but aren’t sure where or how to start? We're running…
Columbia River Field School
Regional
July 12 - July 26
The Columbia River Field School is a summer learning adventure for students aged 15-18. Participants will paddle key sections of the Canadian side of…
Go Wild!
Regional
July 27 - August 1
Go Wild! challenges youth through a six-day wilderness backpacking trip into the spectacular Kootenay backcountry. Go Wild! isn’t just a backpacking trip: it…

From BC to Costa Rica: tracking the epic journey of at-risk swallows

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