Teens can Go Wild! this summer

Six days backpacking the Kootenay backcountry. Learn to be a leader, connect to the landscape, and leave with a love of the mountains that will last a lifetime.

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Assistant Outreach Coordinator Job Posting (Golden)

April 27, 2021 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden Branch is looking for an outgoing, well-organized, and dynamic person to assist the Branch Manager and Wildsight Golden with community programs, projects, and events. This is a 30 hour per week, minimum 7-week position that will…

Without further habitat protections, caribou likely to disappear

April 26, 2021 by Wildsight

A new scientific paper, Habitat loss accelerates for the endangered woodland caribou in western Canada, released by some of North America’s preeminent caribou researchers is highlighting the importance of addressing the ultimate cause of caribou declines: habitat loss.

Original Alpinists: Safeguarding a Future for Mountain Goats

April 23, 2021 by Wildsight Invermere

In this webinar, we bring together panelists Douglas Chadwick – biologist, photographer and author of A Beast the Color of Winter and The Wolverine Way – John Bergenske and John Zehnder to understand the threats to mountain goats.

Help our Pollinators, Don’t Mow in May

April 22, 2021 by Wildsight Golden

Bees and butterflies are two of many small creatures that pollinate plants and sustain our ecosystems by helping plants reproduce. These small critters, travel from plant to plant carrying pollen on their bodies assisting with the reproduction of plants.

Ellen Zimmerman Award Recipient 2021: Rachel Darvill

April 22, 2021 by Wildsight

Kootenay biologist Rachel Darvill has been selected as the recipient of the first Ellen Zimmerman Award. The award was created to honour the memory of Ellen Zimmerman, a renowned environmentalist, stalwart champion of the Columbia Wetlands, and trailblazer of advocacy…

Logging threatens Columbia Wetlands

April 22, 2021 by Wildsight

Proposed logging in the Columbia Wetlands threatens the internationally recognized wetlands and the wildlife that call them home. Wildlife are in decline around the province. If we can’t prioritize wildlife in a wildlife management area, where are they a priority?

The sounds of spring: a birder’s paradise

April 20, 2021 by Lorene Keitch

Bring on the binoculars and cue the bird songs; spring is here! We live in a birder’s paradise, with hundreds of species of birds hearkening to the call of migration and descending to our ponds, rivers, lakes, creeks, wetlands…

Ride into the future of e-bikes

April 20, 2021 by Wildsight

E-bikes are growing in popularity as a sustainable alternative to gas-powered vehicles, allowing you an eco-friendly way to travel while lowering your carbon footprint. E-bikes (electric bicycles) use an electric motor to assist pedaling.

Watch now: Protecting the land that sustains us

April 8, 2021 by Wildsight

Listen as Dr. Aerin Jacob and Dr. Matt Mitchell share about first-of-its-kind research that maps Canada’s most important places for freshwater, carbon storage, and nature-based outdoor recreation, and how that fits into Canada's conservation plans.

Carbon, water, and recreation: Protecting the land that sustains us

March 25, 2021 by Wildsight

People rely on nature in many ways, including providing freshwater, clean air, a stable climate, flood prevention, and mental and physical wellbeing. As Canada works to protect 30% of land and water by 2030, we must ensure that biodiversity and benefits from nature are safeguarded.

Upcoming events

East Kootenay Home Retrofit Fair
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, March 1
The EK Home Retrofit Fair will provide education for participants on technologies, strategies and support available locally for your home retrofit project.
Seedy Sunday Kimberley
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Sunday, March 2
Whether you're a gardening pro or just starting to get your hands dirty, there is much to be shared, so join us for Seedy SUNDAY to plan for the upcoming growing season and to connect, exchange, and learn!
Wildsight Golden AGM 2025
Golden
Tuesday, March 4
Do you want to help shape the future of our environment? Perhaps there’s a community project or environmental idea you’ve been pondering over…
Silvicola film screening
Golden
Friday, March 14
This is one you certainly won't want to miss! Join us for an evening of forestry film on March 14th at the Confluence Climbing…
Wildsight AGM 2025
Regional
Friday, March 21
Wildsight Regional welcomes you to join us for our in-person 2025 Annual General Meeting from 7-9pm on March 21, including a feature presentation…

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