Help set a higher bar for aquatic life in the Elk River

Selenium concentrations downstream of Elk Valley mines are allowed to be up to 28 times higher than what's considered safe for aquatic life — but a public comment period offers an opportunity for change.

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Building safe passage for critters and cars

June 18, 2020 by Randal Macnair

One doesn’t have to drive Kootenay roads for long to know we have an issue with wildlife collisions on our highways. Animal carcasses at the side of the road are commonplace and a telltale smear of blood on the…

Turning a sour situation into sweet online learning

June 16, 2020 by Wildsight

A barrel of lemons landed on our education team’s heads when coronavirus kicked traditional education to the curb. How to deliver education programming when schools were closed and social distancing was in place? We rolled up our sleeves and…

Reduce Reuse Recycle – Where does our Recycling go?

June 11, 2020 by Wildsight Golden

It is important to do the three “R”s in the order they are. First Reduce, second Reuse and thirdly, Recycle. Many people feel cynical about recycling, concerned that recycling just ends up in the landfill.

Selkirk Mountains ski resort threatens wildlife

June 11, 2020 by Eddie Petryshen

A massive ski resort development has been proposed in the Central Selkirk mountains between Kaslo and New Denver. The proposal would cover 55 square kilometres of the mountains north of Highway 31A, bordering Goat Range Provincial Park.

Jet boats unsafe on St. Mary River

June 10, 2020 by Wildsight

The use of jet boats in the St Mary River near Kimberley is not a new controversy. But it reflects the growing tensions over how we as individuals and as a community interact with our natural environment.

Wildsight Golden Community Invasive Plant Program 2020

June 3, 2020 by Wildsight Golden

(Photo by Tesia Hackett) On Tuesday, May 19th the Community Invasive Plant Program (CIPP) started up for the 2020 summer season. This program was originally initiated by Wildsight Golden in our community in 2010 and is currently operated in a…

Reopening Wildsight Invermere – What do you think?

May 29, 2020 by Wildsight Invermere

Reopening Wildsight Invermere - Let us know what you think!

GET WILD! Camp is back for the summer of 2020!

May 29, 2020 by Wildsight Golden

2020 is the sixth annual year that Wildsight Golden has hosted the GET WILD! summer outdoor environmental education camp for the children and youth of Golden and area. Participants will learn more about local ecosystems through play and exploration.

Building the Kootenays Back Better

May 27, 2020 by Jessica Fong

In recent months, British Columbians have come together to face an unprecedented health crisis. Now is the time to come together to look forward and decide on the future we need. As governments begin providing economic relief and helping businesses…

Reduce Reuse Recycle – Groceries and Food

May 27, 2020 by Wildsight Golden

Grocery shopping can be a challenge when trying to reduce waste. Aisles are full of extra packaging and buying items without the packaging can be more expensive. It is important though to vote with your dollar.

Upcoming events

Floral Explorations Nature Walk
Creston Valley
Sunday, June 8
Explore the incredible ecology of the Creston Valley with our guided nature walks that are fun and educational for all ages! On Sunday June 8…
Old Growth Run — Revelstoke
Revelstoke, Regional
Saturday, June 14
Join Wildsight for a 5km fun run near Revelstoke, visit some big trees, and learn all about these rare stands of old growth Inland Temperate Rainforest!
Columbia Lake Weed Pull
Invermere
Saturday, June 14
Led by the fun and knowledgeable weed-busting folk from East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, we'll head out on trails, shoreline or access tracks…
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…
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…

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