Federal government taken to Court over 11-year delay in protecting caribou habitat

Environmental groups, represented by Ecojustice, are taking the Government of Canada to court over its more than 11-year delay in fully mapping critical habitat for threatened Southern Mountain Caribou.

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We’re Hiring: Kimberley Farmers’ Market Coordinator

January 8, 2025 by Robyn Skare

Are you passionate about local products, are a leader, and have impeccable time management? Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is currently looking to fill the Kimberley Farmers’ Market Coordinator contractor role. This is a part-time permanent contract position, based from a…

B.C. logging practices ‘chipping’ away at caribou survival

December 17, 2024 by Eddie Petryshen

Wilderness Committee and Wildsight have discovered legislative loopholes that enable extensive logging in critical southern mountain caribou habitat in B.C.

Are you looking for a gift for someone special?

December 16, 2024 by Siobhan Winters

Whether you’re searching for a last-minute gift this holiday season, or wanting to give something meaningful to a person who loves the wild, our e-gift cards defend wild places and the wildlife that live in them.

Your gift for the future of our wild places

December 10, 2024 by Robyn Duncan

Recently, I went overseas for the first time in a very long while. It was exciting to have so much newness around me. But before too long, I found myself thinking about home.

Bank Swallow Habitat Enhancements Completed in Golden Area

December 2, 2024 by Wildsight Golden

Populations of avian aerial insectivores (e.g., swallows, swifts, nightjars) have been declining for decades and conservation actions must be put into place to help halt and reverse this alarming trend. Bank Swallows have faced one of the fastest population…

Concern grows over scale of logging in St Marys River Valley

November 28, 2024 by Tim Chapman

Over a hundred people gathered in Kimberley on Tuesday night to hear about the impact of current and future logging on wildlife and their habitats in the St Marys River Valley.

Wildsight Elk Valley launches “Feed the Need” program: Supporting Fernie’s local food system

November 27, 2024 by Elk Valley Branch

Wildsight Elk Valley introduces its new and improved Feed the Need campaign.

Full Circle Food in the Elk Valley: Building a Sustainable Community through Local Food Systems

November 18, 2024 by Elk Valley Branch

Wildsight Elk Valley’s food projects highlight the impact of a connected, community-focused network that nurtures sustainable agriculture and food security in our region. This journey begins with seeds—specifically the Red Russian Kale seeds saved by Mary Cosman…

The power of pruning

November 13, 2024 by Robyn Skare

Fruit trees are valuable assets, but to truly enjoy their bounty, proper care like pruning is essential. Beyond boosting productivity and making trees easier to pick, pruning has another critical role in our wildlife prevalent communities.

Insights from the West Bench Recreation Ecology Study

November 13, 2024 by Wildsight Golden

Earlier this year, Golden and area residents shared their perspectives on wildlife and landscape impacts through a research project led by PhD candidate Gemma Cobb. While the analysis is still ongoing, we are excited to share some preliminary results in…

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Climate Café Series 2026: Café #2 Green Buildings
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Tuesday, February 24
The climate crisis is one of the most pervasive and impactful phenomenons happening in our society, affecting almost every aspect of our lives including the…
Seedy Saturday Kimberley
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Whether you're a gardening pro or just starting to get your hands dirty, there is much to be shared, so join us for Seedy Saturday to plan for the upcoming growing season and to connect, exchange, and learn!
Forest and Nature School: Winter 2026 Programs
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Using play-based, child-led, emergent curriculum, young explorers are offered time and space to build, play, and engage with one another.
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Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for joint Pro-D Day camps in Kimberley, BC. The combo camp will have your kids climbing walls and trees in the same day!
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Creston Valley
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April Bird Walks! 9:30–12:00 pm on Sunday, April 12 2026 Duck Lake (need to walk in) 9:30-12:00 pm on…

Federal government taken to Court over 11-year delay in protecting caribou habitat

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