National Indigenous Peoples Day: Let’s celebrate the groundbreaking work Indigenous Nations are doing to bring the salmon home This is National Indigenous History Month with National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. This occasion calls on us to explore the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences, and histories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. … Continued
Have you ever walked in a forest, dappled sunlight filtering in, and had the feeling of being dwarfed by a giant, towering tree? For me, there is nothing quite like standing at the base of an ancient tree and tracing my eyes all the way to the top, imagining the years and history that it … Continued
In the Columbia Valley, a lucky herd of mountain goats have found themselves an advocate in local rancher John Zehnder. His interest in the local herd began as a boy growing up on a ranch that borders the Toby Canyon. He recalls his dad taking him to see the goat lick and watch the wild … Continued
We challenge you to watch this workshop and not feel a deeper sense of connection to nature on your next walk in the woods of Revelstoke… Ethnobotanist and Herbalist Christy Shaw served up a slice of botanical magic and it’s a must watch if you want to know more about the history and traditional uses … Continued
Absolutely riveting! A new perspective on some connections to the Columbia River The second in our ‘Wild Wednesdays’ Local Lore workshop series, ‘History Of the Columbia River’ hosted by historian and author Laura Stovel was fascinating! Enjoy this recording yourself, with your kids, or students, to learn more about the history of of the Columbia … Continued
Update: Hiring is complete for the 2021 YCC Kimberley/Cranbrook crew We are seeking up to eight young adults in the Kimberley/Cranbrook area interested in tackling unique local projects that address the global climate crisis and support local community priorities. From July to October 2021, crew members on the Youth Climate Corps (YCC) will earn wages … Continued
Wildsight’s vision for our community and landscape and the essence of local artist, Sabrina Curtis’ painting “Confluence” really resonate. For that reason, and in appreciation of the work Sabrina has witnessed Wildsight accomplish over the 20 years she has lived in Golden, she is giving back to our work through her art. Sabrina is donating … Continued
Little feet might not walk far, but the goal was never distance. Wildsight Creston and Family Place, a Creston-based community services provider, partnered for a series of walks designed to explore the wonder and simplicity found in nature and to open the eyes of Creston’s littlest citizens to the beauty found outdoors. The goal was … Continued
Dr. Rob Serrouya has spent his career studying caribou and the ecosystems which have supported caribou for millenia. But things are rapidly changing for caribou and the ecosystems that support these elusive critters. We caught up with the Revelstoke-based researcher to talk about the future of caribou, old growth, and his teams’ latest findings which … Continued
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to not run the Columbia River Field School (CRFS) in 2021. We can’t wait to welcome participants back with open arms next year! But in the meantime, we wanted to share Ali’s story with you to show the ongoing positive impacts … Continued
