Plastic-free pond builds biodiversity and water security on West Kootenay farm

At the confluence of the West Kootenay's Slocan and Little Slocan rivers, there's a patch of land taking shape under the careful guidance of a conservation-minded organization. Elk Root Conservation Farm Society's (ERC) vision is to have the Little Slocan River watershed, Slocan Valley, and beyond teeming with fish, the land abundant with wildlife and healthy…

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A Jumbo partnership with Patagonia

August 17, 2020 by Lorene Keitch

The story of Jumbo Wild is a saga with many twists and turns, but ends as all good stories should. In this valley at least, grizzlies have freedom to roam without excavators invading. The wolverines can clamber and climb without…

2020 Hunting And Trapping Regulations

August 13, 2020 by Eddie Petryshen

A step in the right direction In January, we asked you to take action to support proposed changes to hunting and trapping in BC. The provincial government recently posted new hunting and trapping regulations for 2020-2022 for the Kootenay…

Green Map: Conservation Gaps, Rare Habitat and Wildlife

August 10, 2020 by Melissa Flint

To get a general idea of the Green Map- you can see our first post here. Otherwise, dive into some details and then give us your feedback! Building a Map The Creston Valley Green Map is built from 28 data…

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – What We Wear

August 4, 2020 by Wildsight Golden

Many people wear fleece and polyester fabrics that have great wicking potential and keep us warm and dry in our chilly climates. Many of these fabrics are made from recycled plastic. About 16 percent of the plastic produced annually in…

We need the wild—and the wild needs us

July 29, 2020 by John Bergenske

Much has changed over the past few months. We’re all doing what we can to keep our families and our communities safe, even with so much fear and uncertainty. I hope you are finding time to recharge in the…

Invermere branch is hiring! Climate Change Resilience Coordinator – Intern

July 29, 2020 by Wildsight Invermere

Wildsight Invermere is hiring a Climate Change Resilience Coordinator Intern. To be eligible for this program the candidate must be 30 years of age or under and a recent graduate or student. If you are a independent, self motivated individual passionate about making a difference please apply!

Upcoming events

Turtle Tales
Thursday, May 1
Join Turtle Conservation Revelstoke for an evening dedicated to Western Painted Turtles! With presentations from local biologists and conservationists, learn about local conservation efforts and…
Kimberley Cranbrook AGM
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Tuesday, May 6
Join us on Tuesday, May 6th for a stellar evening of inspiration and connection! The evening will commence with Cosmic Odyssey: From Stardust to Life…
Migratory Bird Day Birding Breakfast 2025
Golden
Saturday, May 10
Join Wildsight Golden for our annual birding breakfast to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday May 10.
Creston Valley Bird Festival
Creston Valley
May 9 - May 12
Celebrate the Spring Migration in the Creston Valley! Join us for the 2025 Bird Festival. Registration at: https://wildsight.ca/branches/creston-valley/birdfest/registration/
EcoGarden Plant Swap & Sale
Elk Valley
May 17 - May 18
Garden season is just around the corner, and we’re so excited to welcome you to our EcoGarden Plant Swap & Sale on May 17th…

Plastic-free pond builds biodiversity and water security on West Kootenay farm

Wildsight news

A Jumbo partnership with Patagonia

2020 Hunting And Trapping Regulations

Green Map: Conservation Gaps, Rare Habitat and Wildlife

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – What We Wear

We need the wild—and the wild needs us

Invermere branch is hiring! Climate Change Resilience Coordinator – Intern

What is a Green Map?

Why isn’t Teck’s huge Castle coal mine getting a federal environmental assessment?

Wild Reads For Summer

Reconnecting the Rockies

Plastic-free pond builds biodiversity and water security on West Kootenay farm

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