Environment Canada misses another deadline to release long-delayed plan for endangered caribou

Continued lack of action comes after decade-long delay, while rate of logging increased in B.C. caribou ranges

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Stop in and See the Sheep!

January 10, 2022 by Wildsight Golden

Conservation work can take many forms and Wildsight Golden is hoping that art will be a form that reaches lots of people who are curious about the natural world around them. For that reason, we commissioned 14 artists to volunteer…

Wildsight Golden Climate Champion for January 2022

January 5, 2022 by Wildsight Golden

Introducing Wildsight Golden’s first Climate Champion for the month of January. The Climate Champion is an individual or business that has done the most to champion the kind of climate action that Golden needs to see.

Banff World Tour: Celebrating Volunteers of “At Least 29 Years”

January 5, 2022 by Trixie

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will be screening at Key City Theatre on January 7 & 8, 2022, continuing a tradition spanning over three decades. Tasked with helping the planning committee behind the event, I ventured down…

You Reap What You Sow: 2021 Kimberley Community Garden Recap

January 4, 2022 by Trixie

Written by Chad Kile with Trixie Pacis With the Kimberley Community Garden resting beneath a thick blanket of snow, it’s time for us to look back at the 2021 growing season.

Students explore waste at RDCK landfill

December 21, 2021 by Lorene Keitch

A plastic light-up Santa coolly eyes the scene below him. Sitting up high, Old St. Nick keeps watch over the good citizens from the greater Castlegar area as they deposit their garbage at the Ootischenia Landfill.

Bee the Change: Lip Balm Fundraiser for Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook

December 16, 2021 by Trixie

'Tis the season for holiday stocking stuffers and with that in mind, Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is thrilled to launch our Bee the Change Lip Balm fundraiser! Proceeds from each $5 lip balm sold will directly fund our branch's education…

Proposed Galloway Lands development threatens critical wildlife corridor

December 14, 2021 by Randal Macnair

The Elk Valley is one of the most industrialized valleys in British Columbia. It is also one of the most important places in North America for wildlife connectivity. While most people are aware of the impact of forestry and mining…

Waste out of sight but not out of mind for students

December 13, 2021 by Lorene Keitch

When most people throw something away, that's usually the last thought they give to the piece of garbage now in the trash. But students in Warfield's J.L. Webster Elementary will likely think twice after a field trip…

Two thumbs up for outdoor education

December 9, 2021 by Lorene Keitch

"I was born to be in the wild. I loved it." Grade 6 student Nevaeh puts into words how we all feel when we pause in wonder at the miniscule worlds under our feet, the majestic views above our heads…

Apple Capture: Bolstering Local Food Sustainability

December 8, 2021 by Trixie

This year, we’re excited to share that our Apple Capture program was, once again, a big success.

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Summer Gear Swap
Invermere
Saturday, April 12
Brought to you by Columbia Valley Cycling Society in partnership with Wildsight Invermere and Summit Trail Makers Society.
Wildsight Revelstoke Toad Watch 2025 Information Session
Monday, April 14
Join our online information session on Monday April 14th at 7pm to learn about Toad Watch and how you can participate in the 2025 season…
Plant-based potluck
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, April 19
We invite you to join us for a plant-based potluck to share dishes, recipes, and knowledge with members of the Kimberley Cranbrook community!
Wildsight Elk Valley Earth Day Competition
Elk Valley
Tuesday, April 22
Celebrate Earth Day by taking action for nature and win incredible local prizes!
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…

Environment Canada misses another deadline to release long-delayed plan for endangered caribou

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