Now hiring: SD20 Environmental Educator

Are you passionate about teaching ecological literacy, nature connection, sustainability and environmental stewardship? Wildsight is seeking an educator to join our team and deliver the following programs: Winter Wonder, Classroom with Outdoors, Beyond Recycling and Watershed Matters in the Castlegar/Trail/Rossland area. About Wildsight Education: Wildsight has been delivering environmental education programs in schools throughout the Columbia Basin for…

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Help shape the future of Reflection Lake at upcoming Open House and BioBlitz

July 14, 2026 by Wildsight Golden

Reflection Lake—one of the Columbia Wetlands’ most accessible and biologically rich sites—is facing progressive ecological decline. The lake is becoming shallower, cattails are rapidly expanding, and organic sediment is accumulating. Without intervention, these changes increase the risk of…

The world needs more Baiba

July 10, 2026 by Lorene Keitch

Surrounded by mementos of a life spent exploring the great wide world, and with sweeping views over the Columbia Wetlands outside her windows, Baiba Morrow was recognized recently for a lifetime of environmental stewardship and conservation leadership.

Understanding boating restrictions on local waters

July 9, 2026 by Wildsight Invermere

What is VORR and what does it mean for our lakes? If you’ve spent time on the Columbia Valley’s lakes and rivers, you may have noticed signs restricting certain types of boats or activities.

Community actions to prevent the spread of invasive plants

July 6, 2026 by Wildsight Golden

Invasive plants pose a threat to our community’s biodiversity. While these plants may appear harmless—or even attractive—they can cause serious ecological and economic impacts. Species such as Orange Hawkweed, Diffuse Knapweed, and Creeping Bellflower are currently visible…

Celebrate Barn Swallow Awareness Day at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort

June 28, 2026 by Wildsight Golden

Residents and visitors are invited to join Wildsight Golden and the Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement Project (UCSHEP) for a Barn Swallow Awareness Day at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 1…

3,500 students connected to nature this school year

June 25, 2026 by Monica Nissen

Once upon a time, a wildfire whipped through a forest. Flames ate ferociously through the land as animals dashed away in fear. Tiny mice, not fast enough to outrun the fire, sought shelter in the forest's trees.

Work Experience Opportunity: Retail at Local in Fernie

June 24, 2026 by Elk Valley Branch

Wildsight Elk Valley (WEV) is seeking two individuals for a Work Experience Opportunity at the Local store in Fernie, funded by United Way BC’s Work Experience Opportunity Grant (WEOG). This position will be supervised by the Local Store Manager…

Work Experience Opportunity: Marketing and Social Media – Elkford

June 24, 2026 by Elk Valley Branch

Wildsight Elk Valley (WEV) is seeking one individual for a work experience placement supporting our Keeping Food Real program—an online cold-climate gardening course. Funded by United Way BC’s Work Experience Opportunity Grant (WEOG), this role will help…

Can forest waste help build healthier soils?

June 24, 2026 by Lorene Keitch

The Creston Community Forest is a local treasure. Spanning 21,000 hectares near the rural community of Creston, B.C, its network of trails makes it a popular recreation destination. The nonprofit-run forest also supports local jobs and generates…

Help us stand up for caribou in Canada’s highest court, and in the ancient forests that are vital to their survival

June 23, 2026 by Wildsight

The Southern Mountain Caribou of B.C.’s Columbia Mountains are in trouble. Their migration ranges are contracting by up to 25% a decade, and eight of 18 ‘deep-snow’ herds across the broader region are now functionally extinct

Upcoming events

Harvest dinner
Elk Valley
Tuesday, September 15
Show off your 2026 garden feats at the Harvest Potluck at the EcoGarden. Bring a dish to share for a potluck-style dinner with catered…
Fall Pre-loved Clothing Market 2026
Invermere
Thursday, September 17
Back by popular demand, the Fall Preloved Clothes Market is a place to keep textiles out of landfill and keep good quality items in circulation…
Kimberley Farmers' Market
Kimberley & Cranbrook
June 18 - September 17
Fresh food from local farmers and food producers, crafts from local artisans, live music, and delicious food are all served up in downtown Kimberley every week during the summer season!
Stillpoint Festival
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, September 19
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook presents Stillpoint, a three-day festival and flagship Banff World Tour Summit Screening celebrating art, nature, and community in Kimberley, BC, from September 17-19, 2026.
Raffle for the Wild 2026
Invermere
August 1 - September 30
Join our Online Raffle for the Wild and help protect the lakes, wetlands, and wildlife that make the Columbia Valley such a remarkable place.

Now hiring: SD20 Environmental Educator

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