The growing threat of aquatic invasive species in the Columbia Basin
What you can do as an individual to keep aquatic invasives from wreaking havoc on our fish, ecosystems, and water-based recreation here in the Columbia basin.
Wildsight news
After the paddle: Dix urges field school alumni to speak up for the basin
Alumni from Wildsight's Columbia River Field School (CRFS) are uniquely positioned in discussions around the Columbia River and should use their voice to speak up on matters related to this region.
The Free Bike Valet is back in 2026!
This Summer – Saturdays only – from 9am to 1pm Skip looking for a parking spot and ride your bike to the Invermere Farmers Market all summer long with Wildsight's free bike valet service.
Digging deeper: Wildsight Kim/Cran’s AGM & garden work party
On a warm spring evening last week, twenty community members gathered beneath the shade of the community garden gazebo for Wildsight Kimberley / Cranbrook's 2026 AGM and garden work party. With warmer weather finally arriving, the evening offered the perfect…
We’re Hiring: Nature Day Camp Assistant
Are you a nature enthusiast who loves working with kids? Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is hiring a Camp Assistant for Camp Odyssey, a nature-based day camp that runs in Kimberley and Cranbrook. Candidates should have experience working with children and…
Where mountains once stood
Historical and contemporary repeat photography from the Mountain Legacy Project reveals how half a century of mountaintop-removal coal mining has altered the geography of the Elk Valley.
Now hiring: Communications Manager and Project Coordinator – WEV
Position: Communications Manager and Project Coordinator Deadline to apply: June 27, 2026 Compensation: $22/hour Scope: 35 hours / week Number of positions: One Start Date: July 1, 2026 Location: In-person, Fernie, BC Term: 8 weeks Job Summary The Communications…
Now hiring: Part-Time Worker – Local Store Fernie
Position: Part-time Retail Coordinator – Local Store Deadline to apply: June 10th, 2026 Compensation: $18-22 / hour Scope: 7.5-15 hours / week Number of positions: One Start Date: ASAP Location: In-person, Fernie, BC Job Summary The Retail Coordinator…
Market Talks: Shaping the Kimberley Farmers’ Market Together
Market Talks began with a simple thought: for the market to truly become the beating heart of the community, the community must be involved in shaping it. Rather than guessing at what people want, Farmers' Market Coordinator Sparta Humphreys decided…
The billion-dollar blind spot in BC’s mine cleanup system
British Columbia’s mine cleanup policy is built on a simple principle: companies should pay to clean up the environmental damage they cause. But as mining projects expand and pollution risks grow, an important question remain