Applications open 2025 Youth Climate Corps: East Kootenay

As climate change places increasing pressure on our global, regional and local ecosystems and communities, the need to respond with meaningful action could not be more pressing. Harnessing the energy and ambition of young adults, Wildsight's Youth Climate Corps empowers you to inspire and implement solutions to the climate crisis through employment, training and leadership development.

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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.

How can one lake have two different water pollution limits?

March 25, 2021 by Lars Sander-Green

Montana sets selenium pollution limit for Koocanusa, while BC stalls Late last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved a new, lower limit for selenium pollution limit in Lake Koocanusa in Montana based on six years of study from…

Act now: Stop private clearcuts and protect our communities

March 25, 2021 by Wildsight

The lack of regulations for private land logging has shifted the burden to communities, forcing British Columbians to pay the price for lax provincial rules. It’s time to put the pressure back on the provincial government.

Upcoming events

Plant-based Potluck
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, January 18
We invite you to join us for a plant-based potluck to share dishes, recipes, and knowledge with members of the Kimberley Cranbrook community!
Keeping the Flow: Watershed Wisdom for a Drier Climate with Jim Smith
Saturday, January 18
This free presentation is part of a skill share series with community experts held at the Creston Library.
Safe Haven: The Rainbow Jordan Wilderness
Revelstoke
Friday, January 31
On Friday January 31st 2025 join us for a screening of Damien Gillis and Valhalla Wilderness Society's new film, Safe Haven: The Rainbow-Jordan…
Wildsight Revelstoke Online Auction
Revelstoke
Friday, January 31
Stay tuned for how to bid on items in our up-coming online auction, launching the start of February! We are accepting donations up until…
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
Creston Valley
Friday, February 21
Join us for the Creston Valley’s showing of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival on Friday February 21st at 7pm.

Applications open 2025 Youth Climate Corps: East Kootenay

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