Ancient trails, new adventures
We stand on Coyote Plateau, high above the Rocky Mountain Trench. Our group of 12 teens from across the Columbia Basin survey the same sweeping landscape that has captivated people for countless generations.
Wildsight news
Two weeks on the river: a Columbia River Field School scrapbook
“This experience has been life-changing and I will carry the memories forever. I will remember this trip as being one of my best summers and an amazing way to learn about the world around me.
Sharing recreation trails with wildlife
New research from Kootenay-based biologist Clayton Lamb examines how different wildlife species respond to the recreation trail network in Fernie, BC.
Return to Redrock
We returned to Redrock during a thunderstorm. As we drove up the muddy logging road, it began to drizzle slightly; by the time we returned to our cars an hour later it was a full on downpour.
Lake Stewardship: The right activity in the right place on the right lake
Recreation on lakes has always evolved. Imagine yourself on a lake in the early 1960’s. You're sitting in a small sailboat. A gentle breeze fills the sail. The water is quiet, the shoreline peaceful.
BC’s critical mineral push and the erosion of accountability
British Columbia is currently in the grips of a "critical mineral" frenzy, accelerating approvals for projects in the name of a clean energy transition and economic security. Governments argue faster permitting is essential to remain competitive and secure minerals needed…
Raffle for the Wild tickets now available
get your tickets for The 2026 Raffle for the Wild! Ready to go wild? Our online Raffle for the Wild is your chance to score great prizes while helping protect the places we all love—from Lake Windermere’s shores…
Golden placed in ‘Red Zone’ for air quality in latest provincial Air Zone report
In the latest round of provincial Air Zone reporting, Golden has been placed in the "Red Zone" —the highest risk level under Canada’s Air Quality Management System (AQMS). The classification was confirmed following the release of the updated Air…
Help shape the future of Reflection Lake at upcoming Open House and BioBlitz
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
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.