From forest waste to farm resource

The Youth Climate Corps (YCC) East and West Kootenay crews launched their season by joining forces on a wildfire risk reduction project that combined on-the-ground training with climate resilience work. The project took place on 3.1 hectares of Goat Mountain near Creston, B.C. — a mountainside that holds not only forest but homes, trails and powerlines, making…

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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.

Go Wild! returns for 2022

March 8, 2022 by Wildsight

This summer brings back an engaging educational experience for teens that's been sidelined since COVID-19 hit. Go Wild! Is a six-day adventure and outdoor leadership program for youth. With loaded backpacks and two experienced, certified wilderness guides…

Reduce your footprint with this guide to home retrofits

March 7, 2022 by Trixie

If the unusual winter we’ve experienced in the Kootenays is making you think about climate change, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are a myriad of ways to take meaningful action—such as retrofitting your home.

March 2022 Climate Champion: John Manuel

March 7, 2022 by Wildsight Golden

Congratulations to our new Climate Champion for the month of March. Many people in our community will recognize John Manuel. John is a long time member of the Golden community, currently retired and sitting as a councillor for the Town…

Upcoming events

Sinclair Creek Weed Pull
Invermere
Thursday, June 26
Led by the fun and knowledgeable weed-busting folk from East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, we’ll head out on Sinclair Creek trail in Radium…
Webinar: Old Growth Logging and the impacts on Caribou in the Revelstoke area
Monday, July 14
The recently released analysis on Old Growth Logging in Endangered Caribou Habitat demonstrates the imminent danger faced by BC caribou due to logging pressures.
Let's go hiking - with kids!
Invermere
Sunday, July 20
Did you enjoy hiking pre-kids and now wish to continue with kids, but aren’t sure where or how to start? We're running…
Columbia River Field School
Regional
July 12 - July 26
The Columbia River Field School is a summer learning adventure for students aged 15-18. Participants will paddle key sections of the Canadian side of…
Go Wild!
Regional
July 27 - August 1
Go Wild! challenges youth through a six-day wilderness backpacking trip into the spectacular Kootenay backcountry. Go Wild! isn’t just a backpacking trip: it…

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