Plastic-free pond builds biodiversity and water security on West Kootenay farm

At the confluence of the West Kootenay's Slocan and Little Slocan rivers, there's a patch of land taking shape under the careful guidance of a conservation-minded organization. Elk Root Conservation Farm Society's (ERC) vision is to have the Little Slocan River watershed, Slocan Valley, and beyond teeming with fish, the land abundant with wildlife and healthy…

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Ancient Forests in Caribou Habitat Remain At Risk In The Seymour River.

October 27, 2022 by Eddie Petryshen

When a caribou moves, a tendon rolls over bones in its foot creating a unique clicking sound. A few years ago on a trip in the Northern Monashees, I ran into a female caribou in a meadow.

Goodbye Bryan; Welcome Claudia and Tamara

October 26, 2022 by Robyn Duncan

In late June, we said goodbye to Bryan Duffett, Manager of Finance and Administration, brought on Claudia Goodwin to fill the role, and welcomed back Tamara Mercandelli as bookkeeper. Managing money, contracts and administrative needs isn’t as public-facing…

Aerial Imagery and Connectivity

October 12, 2022 by Melissa Flint

Wildsight Creston Valley Branch is launching a pilot project to look at how animals are moving in the Creston Valley, and the health of riparian areas. Creston is a biodiversity hotspot in BC and in Canada, and has a number…

Ways to Support Local After the Kimberley Farmers’ Market

October 11, 2022 by Trixie

The Kimberley Farmers’ Market has come to a close after another successful summer season. Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook started the farmers’ market in 2014 to provide community members with direct access to local, sustainable food and art.

Barn Swallows Re-use their Nests! Leave them intact over winter if possible

October 3, 2022 by Wildsight Golden

The barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) is one of the most widely distributed birds globally, but it is also a species at risk in Canada - its population facing a steep decline in recent decades. As the name suggests, since European settlement…

Teaching the Columbia

September 29, 2022 by Lorene Keitch

It was the last evening of our four-day, three-night adventure. Peaceful calm was in camp as chores were wrapping up, bellies full from dinner. Comfortable chatter from people that started as strangers, but were leaving as friends, could…

YCC at work in Kimberley Nature Park

September 29, 2022 by Lorene Keitch

Wildsight's Youth Climate Corps (YCC) Kimberley/Cranbrook crew is spending the last few weeks of their contract working in Kimberley's backyard jewel. At 840 hectares, the Kimberley Nature Park is B.C.'s largest municipal park, home to…

Mountain-top moments: Girls* on Ice

September 28, 2022 by Lorene Keitch

"I am a lot stronger than I thought I was. These 12 days are some of the best in my life, and the memories and teachings I gained will support me for years to come." - Kootenay Girls* on Ice participant…

Little Brown Myotis found on Common Burdock burs

September 28, 2022 by Wildsight Golden

This is a good reminder to remove any Common Burdock burs you find on your property! On September 16th 2022, Wildsight Golden’s Community Invasive Plant Program coordinator found a deceased bat that had been stuck to the burs of…

Change lives, change the world

September 28, 2022 by Jill Jennings

UPDATE A dedicated environmental education champion, Keefer Ecological Services, and a second anonymous donor have stepped up to match your donation for environmental education, up to $3,500! That means your gift will be doubled, giving twice as many of…

Upcoming events

Earth Day Community Clean-up!
Golden
Tuesday, April 22
Join us at Reflection Lake for a community clean-up and potluck dinner! This annual event is back! Started decades ago by the late Ellen…
Wildsight Elk Valley Earth Day Competition
Elk Valley
Tuesday, April 22
Celebrate Earth Day by taking action for nature and win incredible local prizes!
Co-Community Cleanup 2025
Kimberley & Cranbrook
April 22 - April 26
This all-ages event is a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors, team up with family and friends, and do your part to give Cranbrook and Kimberley a spring clean.
Community Cleanup for Earth Week
Invermere
Saturday, April 26
Calling all Earth Enthusiasts! Clean up your neighbourhood by collecting garbage around Lake Windermere or in your streets, parks or favourite outdoor spaces, and drop…
Protecting Golden’s threatened rainforest: An evening with Eddie Petryshen
Golden
Monday, April 28
Deep in the heart of British Columbia’s interior, more than 500 km from the sea, the Inland Temperate Rainforest is the last inland rainforest…

Plastic-free pond builds biodiversity and water security on West Kootenay farm

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