Understanding boating restrictions on local waters
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.
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Community actions to prevent the spread of invasive plants
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
Wildsight welcomes new board chair
After more than a decade as chair of Wildsight's Board of Directors, Brian Conrad is passing the torch to fellow board member Kelvin Saldern. Kel joined Wildsight's board in 2022, first serving as treasurer before stepping in as…
Conservation through the lens of lichens — an interview with lichenologist Toby Spribille
Toby Spribille was 18 years old when he first discovered a new-to-western-science species of lichen, and became hooked on lichenology. “I realized there was quite a bit of unrecognized species diversity among lichens,” says the now world…