From trails to streams: Ecosystem health in Lois Creek

From trails to streams: Ecosystem health in Lois Creek

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Now hiring: Crew leader, Youth Climate Corps Golden

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Position: Crew Leader, Wildsight Youth Climate Corps Golden Contract Dates: August 1st to November 17th, 2023 Location: Golden, with occasional, possible travel to other communities near Golden or other YCC hub locations. Hours: 35–40 hours per week, typically Monday…

Now hiring: Golden Climate Action Technician

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Position: Wildsight Youth Climate Corps Climate Action Technician, Golden Contract Dates: August 8th to November 17, 2023 Location: Golden, with possible, occasional travel to other communities near Golden or other YCC hub locations.

One clearcut at a time

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I’m standing at the edge of a clearcut where a towering ancient cedar and hemlock rainforest used to be. One giant cedar tree remains in the middle, a lonely monument holding the memories of creatures who used to call this place home. Only a year ago, this clearcut was a forest full of life.

Creston students support turtle habitat

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Turtles in Creston might be the luckiest turtles around. The Western Painted Turtle is a blue-listed species, meaning its habitats are at risk. But the Creston community has taken it upon themselves to restore habitat, seek protections and encourage…

EcoStewards students support caribou recovery efforts

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Mountain caribou are struggling to survive. This endangered species is on the decline, with loss of their habitat hurting overall population numbers. Through Wildsight's EcoStewards program, students are learning about this special mountain animal — and taking action to support…

Four seasons of Indigenous Learning

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Local opportunity to deepen Indigenous knowledge and understanding After a successful pilot program offered to nearly 4,000 people, the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN), in partnership with 40 organizations including Wildsight, has opened early bird registration for a…

Ellen Zimmerman Award 2023 Recipient: Annette Lutterman

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In honour of her tireless conservation efforts in the Upper Columbia Valley, Golden resident Annette Lutterman received the 2023 Ellen Zimmerman Award! This annual award recognizes an individual who contributes in a notable way to environmental conservation and education in…

The results are in!

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Be sure to keep an eye out for Kaleigh, Karen, and Athena’s designs on our new t-shirts and stickers this season!