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What’s in Sparwood coal mine dust?

July 10, 2023 by Lars Sander-Green

In Sparwood, dust from the nearby coal mine sometimes drifts over the town, coating everything in fine black powder and leaving some residents concerned about what they're breathing in. But what exactly is in that dust? The answer may…

It’s a scooter! It’s a motorcycle! It’s an e-bike!

July 10, 2023 by Ali Hadikin

At its core, it is still a regular pedal bike, but with the brilliant addition of pedal assist. But don’t let that fool you, e-bikes still host an array of benefits for your personal health! Enter our raffle to win one on July 27, 2023.

Wildsight Golden Hosts First Climate Café

July 4, 2023 by Wildsight Golden

On Saturday June 17 WIldsight Golden hosted its first climate cafe at Jita’s cafe. Climate cafes are an informal space for people to talk about climate change, particularly in regards to its solutions.

We can all be salmon superheroes!

June 27, 2023 by Wildsight

At Hume Elementary School in Nelson, Wildsight Educator Genna Lazier explored the world of salmon with Nashira Birch's K/1 class through a Wildsight EcoStewards program this year. The program included a series of in-class visits, field trips…

Wildsight Golden to Host 17th Annual Community Weed Pull Event

June 26, 2023 by Wildsight Golden

Invasive plants pose a significant threat to our community’s biodiversity. These weeds may seem innocuous, but they cause ecological and economic harm. You may have noticed some of these attractive weeds around town: Orange Hawkweed, Oxeye Daisy, and Western…

Speak up to reduce the cut: Kootenay Lake logging review

June 23, 2023 by Eddie Petryshen

If you fly over British Columbia, the most acute problem affecting our forests becomes alarmingly clear; it’s not just Fairy Creek, old growth logging or clearcutting, it's the astonishing rate of logging that is happening due to the…

Do you have a wood stove in Golden? You could qualify for a rebate for a cleaner heating appliance

June 15, 2023 by Wildsight Golden

The Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program aims to help people switch out their older wood stoves for cleaner home heating options, raise awareness about good burning practices and educate the public about wood smoke and its health effects.

Unveiling Sustainability: Our Training as Wildsight’s Community Ambassadors

June 14, 2023 by Mel Lavery

As Wildsight's Youth Community Ambassadors in the West Kootenay, our journey has been filled with eye-opening experiences and valuable training. Let's delve into our adventure so far!

For the love of trees

June 9, 2023 by Lorene Keitch

Students in Cranbrook's Kootenay Orchards Elementary learned about the beauty and intricacy of trees, and connected with the landscape around them in deep and meaningful ways this school year. Through Wildsight's EcoStewards program, Educator Patty Kolesnichenko joined Anneli…

A Health Update on Lake Windermere

June 7, 2023 by Wildsight Invermere

The recent report conducted by Ecoscape Ltd. and commissioned by the Lake Windermere Ambassadors has shed light on significant environmental issues in Lake Windermere. The findings indicate elevated levels of arsenic, copper, and lead in the lake, posing potential risks…

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