Wetlands: Our unsung water pollution-fighting heroes

In southwestern Alberta, one unassuming wetland downstream of an abandoned coal mine has been silently removing dangerous pollution for decades. Could it hold answers for British Columbia’s Elk Valley?

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Hiring Branch Administrator – Elk Valley Branch

November 29, 2023 by Kaitlyn

Position: Branch Administrator - Wildsight Elk Valley Branch Deadline to apply: December 5th, 2023 Compensation: $20-22/hour Scope: Part-time – 8 hours/week Target Start Date: December 2023 Duration: 1 year contract with possibility to renew Location: Fernie, BC NOTE…

Speak up for an environmental assessment for Zincton resort

November 24, 2023 by Wildsight

The proposed Zincton ski and summer resort won’t have an environmental assessment — unless we speak up to demand one.

Nature agreement is a step in right direction

November 23, 2023 by Robyn Duncan

It’s been an exciting month for nature in British Columbia, with major conservation news that we hope will go a long way to protecting clean water, connected landscapes and safeguarding healthy wildlife populations.

Teck coal sale highlights water quality costs

November 22, 2023 by Simon Wiebe

In 2022, Teck profited a staggering $6.4 billion from their steelmaking coal mines in southeast BC’s Elk Valley, making up 60% of Teck’s total global revenue. Teck’s coal profits in 2022 doubled from the previous year…

Revelstoke turtles get fresh new nesting habitat to help prevent road deaths

November 21, 2023 by Jenna Schulhof

It all started with a turtle nesting on the driveway and now we’re trimming trees and pulling weeds. In late October, members of the newly formed Turtle Conservation Revelstoke (TCR) group organized a field day with Golden’s Youth…

Give children a climate of hope

November 21, 2023 by Wildsight

Education is the more important tool we have to turn the tide on climate change. Thank you for helping to give our youngest advocates the tools and knowledge they need to make a difference.

Exploring truth and reconciliation through salmon on the Columbia

November 20, 2023 by Monica Nissen

Along the banks of the Arrow Lakes Reservoir, on a lake that is not a lake, we gathered with a group of educators to explore themes of water, renewal, and how to teach a generation of students to respect this…

Earth’s ecosystems and educational outings

November 17, 2023 by Wildsight

What do extraterrestrials, Earth's ecosystems, and an energetic educator have in common? Wildsight's Classroom with Outdoors program! Classroom with Outdoors encourages students to experience hands-on learning in the outdoors. Professional educators lead classes from Grades 4–7…

Wildsight supports new framework for biodiversity and ecosystem health

November 15, 2023 by Wildsight

Wildsight welcomes the BC government’s commitment to protecting biodiversity and ecosystem health and the creation of a law that would give overarching priority to biodiversity protection. The draft Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Framework was released today.

Wildsight Education Coordinator wins prestigious award

November 9, 2023 by Wildsight

Wildsight's own Jill Jennings has been awarded an Environmental Education Award of Excellence from the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN)! Jill was one of seven outstanding educators recognized for their efforts in educating students and the public on…

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Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Air Filters: Building community resilience to reduce fire smoke exposure. In recent years, British Columbia has experienced a dramatic rise in…
Native Wildflower Seed Bomb Workshop
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