Can forest waste help build healthier soils?

The Creston Community Forest is a local treasure. Spanning 21,000 hectares near the rural community of Creston, B.C, its network of trails makes it a popular recreation destination. The nonprofit-run forest also supports local jobs and generates revenue that's fed back into the community. The creative and community-focused approach here makes it fertile ground to…

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Connecting to the Stories in the Wild

February 1, 2026 by Jill Jennings

This winter, Wildsight educators headed into forests, fields, and schoolyards with some exciting new tools thanks to generous support from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation. The funding supported the purchase of a Stories in the Wild kit for every…

“An excellent example of what the future looks like” – snowless valleys and, for now, snowy mountains

January 27, 2026 by Graeme Lee Rowlands

The snowpack bulletin of the winter shows an above-average snowpack for most of the Kootenay-Columbia. But focusing too much on this high-elevation data risks painting an overly rosy picture.

Join the Youth Climate Corps Kootenays

January 21, 2026 by Lorene Keitch

Update: Applications are now closed for both the West and East Kootenay Youth Climate Corps seasons. Thank you for your interest. Hear about future opportunities. Youth Climate Corps is an opportunity to kickstart or further develop your career in climate…

Climate Action Technician, East Kootenay Crew

January 16, 2026 by Wildsight

Feb 2026: Hiring is now complete for YCC East Kootenay 2026. Thank you for your interest. Hear about future opportunities. ………. Climate Action Technician East Kootenay Crew, Youth Climate Corps Contract Dates: Early May to late August, 2026 (exact dates TBD…

Climate Action technician, West Kootenay

January 16, 2026 by Wildsight

Feb 2026: Hiring is now complete for YCC West Kootenay 2026. Thank you for your interest. Hear about future opportunities: .......... Climate Action Technician West Kootenay Crew, Youth Climate Corps Contract dates: Early May to late August 2026 (with the potential…

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Invasive species weed pull at Columbia Lake
Invermere
Friday, June 26
Volunteer Opportunity: Help Tackle Invasive Species in the Columbia Valley Join Wildsight Invermere and the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) on Thursday, June 26 from 4:30–7:30 PM for a community weed pull at C
Fernie Garden Tour & EcoGarden Fundraiser
Elk Valley
Saturday, July 11
Join us for a day of inspiration and exploration in unique Fernie gardens. ITINERARY 9AM tour of the Fernie Community EcoGarden 9:30AM - 12PM Explore…
Invasive-free wildflower seed bomb workshop
Thursday, July 16
Drop in for this kid-friendly workshop and make seed bombs with non-invasive wildflowers. While making your own seed bombs, learn more about how we can reduce invasive species in our own backyards.
Golden's 17th Annual Community Weed Pull
Golden
Saturday, July 18
Summer is here, and it's time once again for our Annual Community Weed Pull Event! With support from the Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society…
Get Wild! Summer Day Camp 2026
Golden
June 29 - August 21
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Can forest waste help build healthier soils?

Wildsight news

Connecting to the Stories in the Wild

“An excellent example of what the future looks like” – snowless valleys and, for now, snowy mountains

Join the Youth Climate Corps Kootenays

Climate Action Technician, East Kootenay Crew

Climate Action technician, West Kootenay

B.C. opens first public comment period for Fording River mine expansion as selenium contamination continues

Another Successful Year for the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Are the creeks really poisoned? A closer look at Zincton’s contamination claims

Winter Warriors: How 7 species survive our region’s deadliest season

Give before Dec 31 to have your donation for the wild matched

Can forest waste help build healthier soils?

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