From forest waste to farm resource

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. The project took place on 3.1 hectares of Goat Mountain near Creston, B.C. — a mountainside that holds not only forest but homes, trails and powerlines, making…

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Golden kids getting ready to Get Wild!

May 2, 2024 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden has been hosting the GET WILD! summer environmental education camp for the children and youth of Golden and area for 10 years now. Participants learn about local ecosystems through play and exploration.

In a time of drought, a modernized Columbia River Treaty offers hope

April 23, 2024 by Graeme Lee Rowlands

It’s official: B.C’s annual April snow survey confirms this winter is leaving our province with its lowest snowpack on record at just 63% of normal. Last year’s snowpack was significantly higher at 88%, but even that…

Help make sure these polluters pay

April 16, 2024 by Casey Brennan

We’re fighting to ensure Teck and Glencore are held to account for the environmental damage caused by the Elk Valley coal mines. Your gift will support our work pressuring politicians to make these polluters pay, so our wild waters are kept cleaner for future generations.

Camp Counsellor needed for Get Wild Camp – is it you?

April 16, 2024 by Wildsight Golden

Job Posting: Get Wild Camp Counsellor - NO longer accepting applications Get Wild Summer Day Camp Position Description: The GET WILD! Summer day camp provides and environment and outdoor education program for children from ages 6-10.

Get ready to Get Wild – Coordinator needed

April 16, 2024 by Wildsight Golden

Job Posting: Summer Environmental Education Coordinator No longer accepting applicaitons Get Wild Summer Day Camp Position Description: Wildsight Golden is looking for a highly motivated and organized individual to act as a coordinator for the GET WILD! Summer Camp.

Callout for Volunteers 2024 Season

April 15, 2024 by Wildsight Golden

It’s that time of year again. Spring has sprung and the birds are on the move. Tree Swallows have already arrived in the Columbia Valley! This is the fourth year of the five-year Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement…

British Columbians want mining industry to clean up its mess or pay, survey reveals

April 11, 2024 by Casey Brennan

‘Clean it up or pay’ — that’s the clear message that British Columbians want to send the mining industry, according to new Wildsight-commissioned polling from Research Co.

Job Posting: Summer Camp Coordinator for Wildsight Revelstoke

April 10, 2024 by Reanne Harvey

Posting Title Wildsight Revelstoke Summer Camp Coordinator Location Revelstoke, BC Period 7 weeks (245 hours) to be carried out between June 1st and August 31st Wage $30 per hour Close Date May 24th, 2024 Job Summary The Summer Camp Coordinator…

Wildsight Creston 2024 Raffle

April 10, 2024 by Melissa Flint

The winner of a Limited Edition: “Angel Eyes” leopard cub metal print by Lindsay Donald, 24” x 36”, with a Certificate of Authenticity, is Megan McKendry, ticket #178. The winner of A Passion for Birds: their life in the Creston…

The best time to start a garden was many years ago, and the next best time is now.

April 6, 2024 by Chad Kile

Many potential gardeners cite “not knowing enough” as a reason why they don’t try to grow their own food. So if you’d like to grow, but don’t feel like you know enough, where do you begin? First, grow what’s easy.

Upcoming events

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…
Summer cleanups at Lake Enid
Invermere
June 18 - August 13
Beloved by many, Lake Enid is a beautiful spot for nature appreciation, camping and outdoor recreation. Over summer it can become over-used, and unfortunately…

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