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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Swallows study stems from sobering statistics

May 17, 2021 by Wildsight

Bank swallows have faced a devastating 98% population loss over a 40-year period recently. Barn swallows aren’t faring much better, with a 76% loss over the same period. Swallow populations are facing multiple threats including reduced food sources…

AGOG presents Donna Mendes & Rachel Darvill: At-Risk Birds & their Columbia Wetlands Habitat

May 17, 2021 by Wildsight Golden

All text and poster came from Kicking Horse Culture and the Art Gallery of Golden. Used with permission. AGOG is proud to present a Mother & Daughter Exhibit featuring the paintings of Donna Mendes and the photography of Rachel Darvill…

A win for watershed protection

May 17, 2021 by Lorene Keitch

Gumption. If you’ve got it, you’re halfway there. The other half? A mixture of luck, well-positioned friends, and a whole lot of work. Tracy Flynn has gumption, no doubt about it.

Coalition calls on BC to invest in wildlife stewardship

May 14, 2021 by Wildsight

A new province-wide coalition is calling on the government to re-establish the province as a world leader in fish, wildlife, and habitat management. The Fish, Wildlife, and Habitat Coalition represents a diverse array of interests that all share…

Climbing high and losing ground

May 11, 2021 by Lorene Keitch

Their scientific classification is Oreamnos americanus. To the Ktunaxa Nation living in the valleys below them, they are known as kyanukxu. While we call them mountain goats, they’re not actually goats either.

Where the wildflowers are

May 10, 2021 by Jill Jennings

https://vimeo.com/567241168 Recently my four-year-old daughter and I went for a hike to the Butte, a local favourite here in Kimberley. The Butte is located in the Wycliffe Wildlife Corridor which protects some of the most…

Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement Project

May 5, 2021 by Wildsight Golden

Recently the Columbia Bain Trust’s (CBT) Ecosystem Enhancement Program announced that it will be supporting the Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement Project (UCSHEP) with a monetary value of $432,000 over 5 years! We would also like to acknowledge…

Wildlife impacts of Highway #1 development

May 4, 2021 by Wildsight Golden

Submitted by Meg Langley Wildsight Golden has been active in asking for measures to reduce the amount of wildlife mortality resulting from the current TransCanada #1 Phase 4 Project. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) agreed to install 2…

Lots of talk but little action on old growth protection

April 30, 2021 by Wildsight

One year has passed since the release of A New Future for Old Forests, a thorough provincial old growth report, yet little has been done to stop old growth logging. Premier Horgan and the BC NDP promised to fully implement…

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…

Upcoming events

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.
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…
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…

Moving kids from climate despair to hope

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