A future for old growth?
Have you ever walked in a forest, dappled sunlight filtering in, and had the feeling of being dwarfed by a giant, towering tree? For me, there is nothing quite like standing at the base of an ancient tree and tracing…
Wildsight news
Saving the Toby Creek mountain goats
In the Columbia Valley, a lucky herd of mountain goats have found themselves an advocate in local rancher John Zehnder. His interest in the local herd began as a boy growing up on a ranch that borders the Toby Canyon…
Wild Wednesdays – Ethnobotany- Workshop Recording
We challenge you to watch this workshop and not feel a deeper sense of connection to nature on your next walk in the woods of Revelstoke... Ethnobotanist and Herbalist Christy Shaw served up a slice of botanical magic and it…
Wild Wednesdays – History of The Columbia River – Workshop Recording
Absolutely riveting! A new perspective on some connections to the Columbia River The second in our 'Wild Wednesdays' Local Lore workshop series, 'History Of the Columbia River' hosted by historian and author Laura Stovel was fascinating! Enjoy this recording yourself…
Wildsight to hire and train Kimberley-Cranbrook youth for climate action
Update: Hiring is complete for the 2021 YCC Kimberley/Cranbrook crew We are seeking up to eight young adults in the Kimberley/Cranbrook area interested in tackling unique local projects that address the global climate crisis and support local community…
Local Artist Dedicated to Helping More Kids Get Wild! this Summer
Wildsight’s vision for our community and landscape and the essence of local artist, Sabrina Curtis’ painting “Confluence” really resonate. For that reason, and in appreciation of the work Sabrina has witnessed Wildsight accomplish over the 20 years she has…
Opening eyes to wonder
Little feet might not walk far, but the goal was never distance. Wildsight Creston and Family Place, a Creston-based community services provider, partnered for a series of walks designed to explore the wonder and simplicity found in nature and…
Recovering caribou: A conversation with caribou expert Rob Serrouya
Dr. Rob Serrouya has spent his career studying caribou and the ecosystems which have supported caribou for millenia. But things are rapidly changing for caribou and the ecosystems that support these elusive critters.
Life and learning on the Columbia River
In 2018, I was a student in the inaugural year of Wildsight’s Columbia River Field School. Going into the trip, I had little to no knowledge about the Columbia watershed or the Columbia River Treaty.
Private land logging: Impacts on Elk Valley ecosystem
Ben Collison was born and raised in the Kootenays, and is currently a masters student at Dalhousie University. As part of his masters degree, Ben opted to study private land logging and its impacts on this place where he spent…