We're hiring: Conservation Coordinator

We're hiring: Conservation Coordinator

Wildsight news

A mountain-top coal mine.

Laws of the land

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In late September, British Columbia's Supreme Court gave the province 18 months to update its Mineral Tenure Act. The decision has significant implications for both reconciliation and environmental protections in the province. 
Children play outdoors.

Giving kids a climate of hope

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This year, we've had to cut the number of education programs we offer, meaning we'll only be able to support about half as many kids. Our education coordinator, Jill Jennings, reflects on the importance of environmental education for facing the climate crisis to come.

Hiring Evergreens Lead Grower – Elk Valley Branch

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Position: Lead Grower – Evergreens Farm Deadline to apply: November 4th, 2023 Compensation: $20-25/hour Scope: Part-time – 20+ hours/week Target Start Date: January 2024 Location: Fernie, BC NOTE: YOU MUST CURRENTLY LIVE IN OR NEAR FERNIE TO APPLY…

Food, farms and fires

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We welcomed our third community to the Wildsight Youth Climate Corps (YCC) roster this year with the launch of a season in Golden. But what exactly does a season look like? We're glad you asked.

Taking climate action to the streets

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This season our West Kootenay Youth Climate Corps crew took on a unique role, becoming community ambassadors for the City of Nelson and the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and bringing the climate conversation to the public across the…

Athalmer Bank Swallow Habitat Reshaping Project

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Bank Swallows are aerial insectivores whose population has declined in Canada by between 93% and 98% in a recent 40 year period. In order to increase available breeding habitat for this at-risk species, a large substrate pile in Invermere…

Golden Community Loves Old Growth

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On September 28, Wildsight Golden facilitated an event to correspond with the provincial day of action against old growth logging. A group of community members gathered at Golden’s Spirit Square to collectively complete a painting created by Alana Jung…