Where are they now: Rob Newell
In the Spring of 2007, Rob began his role as the Bear Aware Coordinator. Over his two years in the position, he developed a love for the East Kootenay that has yet to fade.
Wildsight news
Wildsight responds to the Ktunaxa Nation Council’s media statement on released documents regarding Kootenay Watershed pollution
K̓ukamaʔnam/Kimberley – Wildsight strongly supports the Ktunaxa Nation’s decades long call to have the International Joint Commission (ICJ) address the deterioration of water quality in the Elk-Kootenay River System. The IJC, with independent representatives from Canada…
Ancient Forests in Caribou Habitat Remain At Risk In The Seymour River.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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…