Moving kids from climate despair to hope

Where does the seed of hope come from? In the face of our global climate crisis, one teacher in a British Columbia classroom is facing climate concerns head on by bringing in an education program that counteracts despair with action, and pessimism with hope. "Today’s students are regularly confronted with messages about climate change, global warming, and the growing…

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The Island Restaurant is April’s Climate Champion

March 31, 2022 by Wildsight Golden

The Island restaurant is Wildsight Golden's April climate champion. The Island was chosen because of the several initiatives by owners Aaron and Petra in order to reduce their carbon footprint/ecological impact.

Wildsight AGM 2022

March 31, 2022 by Wildsight

Did you miss our AGM? Or just wanting to feel inspired today? Watch the incredible work underway at Wildsight over the past year, including updates from our Conservation, Education and Youth Climate Corps teams, as well as all six branches…

B.C. allows logging in critical habitat of one of the province’s sole recovering caribou herds. [The Narwhal]

March 30, 2022 by Eddie Petryshen

Satellite imagery reveals new cutblocks are ‘nibbling away’ at the critical habitat of the endangered Columbia North caribou herd, widely considered to be the Kootenay-area population with the highest chance of persisting in the long term.

Intricate stories and eye-opening experience: Columbia River Field School

March 29, 2022 by Wildsight

We are excited to offer Columbia River Field School once again this summer! Hear from alumni Gabriella Hurst on her experience in this immersive program: How traveling the Columbia opened my eyes to what is happening in my own backyard…

Local Conservation Project Seeks Volunteers to Monitor Swallows

March 28, 2022 by Wildsight Golden

With the arrival of migratory birds also comes the second year of the five-year (2021-2026) Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement Project (UCSHEP). Volunteers are being requested to help with barn and bank swallow nest monitoring, between April/May…

Now Hiring Golden Invasive Plant Program Coordinator

March 24, 2022 by Wildsight Golden

Do you love physical outdoor work, have a passion for the environment and have good communication skills? Wildsight Golden is seeking one qualified person to coordinate ‘Golden’s Community Invasive Plant Program’ and to develop and deliver public education on…

Columbia River Field School: Applications now open!

March 22, 2022 by Wildsight

The Columbia River Field School is an immersive learning experience for students ages 15-18. Over 15 days, students travel the Columbia River by canoe while exploring important aspects of the river’s story through lessons in geography, ecology, hydrology…

We’re Hiring: Columbia Valley Conservation Coordinator

March 21, 2022 by Robyn Duncan

Wildsight is seeking a Columbia Valley Conservation Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about wildlife, familiar with the Columbia Valley and Kootenay Region and has experience with community engagement or advocacy.

Wildsight Elk Valley is hiring ~ apply here

March 18, 2022 by Dawn Deydey

NOTE: THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED Position: Retail Coordinator & Branch Admin Assistant Deadline to apply: April 1st, 2022 Compensation: $18-20/hour Scope: Part-time - 25 hours/week Target Start Date: April 2022 Location: Fernie, BC Wildsight Elk Valley…

Wild spaces and Winter Wonder

March 16, 2022 by Lorene Keitch

Students in Sarah Kinsey's Grade 2/3 class at Marysville Elementary found there's more fun to be had outdoors than snow angels and snowmen during Winter Wonder, a Wildsight education program geared to our littlest learners.

Upcoming events

Columbia Lake Weed Pull
Invermere
Saturday, June 14
Led by the fun and knowledgeable weed-busting folk from East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, we'll head out on trails, shoreline or access tracks…
Old Growth Run — Revelstoke
Revelstoke, Regional
Saturday, June 14
Join Wildsight for a 5km fun run near Revelstoke, visit some big trees, and learn all about these rare stands of old growth Inland Temperate Rainforest!
All about the Tiny House (webinar)
Invermere
Thursday, June 19
Since 1950, the average size of a new single-family home in Canada has more than doubled from around 950 square feet to over 2…
Discover the Ecology of Cottonwood Island: Guided Nature Walk with Jim Smith
Creston Valley
Sunday, June 22
Explore the incredible ecology of the Creston Valley on a fun and educational guided nature walk suitable for all ages.
Cattle Panel Garden Trellis Workshop
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Tuesday, June 24
Want to grow more food in less space? Learn how to grow vertically using sturdy, efficient cattle panel trellises.

Moving kids from climate despair to hope

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