New mineral claim consultation framework brings opportunity and new challenges for nations

Last month, British Columbia unveiled a new framework that will guarantee First Nations are consulted about mineral claims on their land. It’s a big step forward in bringing B.C.’s antiquated mining laws into the 21st century

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On the road to wildlife recovery?

February 13, 2020 by Lorene Keitch

Wildlife in British Columbia are in desperate need of your help. • Since 2005, mountain goat populations across the Kootenay region have declined by more than 40% in most of the areas surveyed. In protected or intact areas with minimal vehicle…

Where do canoes and skis meet?

February 12, 2020 by Wildsight

Paddle power and slope shredders collide for a night of fundraising fun at Salmo Ski Hill on Friday, February 21st. Ambler, the Nelson-based hat company with a heart for kids and a love of the outdoors, is hosting the…

Cultivating kids the Quinn-tesential way

February 11, 2020 by Jill Jennings

Dave Quinn is a well known biologist, conservationist and educator. He’s been with Wildsight for 20 years and as we celebrate our 20th year of delivering environmental education programs, we thought it would be apropos to chat with one of our longest standing educators.

Wildsight Creston: Welcome New Project Director – Coordinator

February 7, 2020 by Melissa Flint

Wildsight Creston Valley is pleased to announce that Melissa Flint has been appointed Project Director- Coordinator effective January 1, 2020. Melissa is well known for her work as an outdoor education specialist and permaculture consultant in the Creston Valley.

Defend Tata Creek grasslands

January 30, 2020 by Wildsight

It’s bad news for wildlife and grasslands if the provincial government agrees to formalize dirt biking trails in Tata Creek. While uncontrolled recreation is already running rampant in this sensitive habitat, a proposal by a dirt biking association to…

Treading lightly in Qat’muk: An interview with Kathryn Teneese

January 24, 2020 by Lorene Keitch

Kathryn Teneese, Chair of the Ktunaxa Nation Council, sat down with Wildsight this week to talk about what the future holds for the Qat’muk area, which includes the Jumbo Valley and hundreds of square kilometres of wilderness.

Celebrating 20 years of education in 2020

January 23, 2020 by Lorene Keitch

Happy 20th birthday to Wildsight’s Education programs! Grab a slice of cake and celebrate with us as we recognize this milestone anniversary. More than 86,000 students have participated in at least one of Wildsight’s eight different educational…

Stand up for old growth and our very own rainforest

January 21, 2020 by Wildsight

Right now, the province of BC is asking the public: how should we manage our old growth forests? With as little as 5% of our forests left as old growth, step one has to be to stop logging old growth…

Jumbo Glacier Resort is dead. Jumbo Wild Forever!

January 18, 2020 by Wildsight

After nearly 30 years of fighting for grizzly bears, of fighting for Ktunaxa rights, and of fighting for wild places, Jumbo Glacier Resort is finally dead. Today is the day we can finally say: Jumbo will stay wild.

A standing ovation for our generous donors

January 16, 2020 by Wildsight

Can you hear that? It’s the sound of all of us at Wildsight giving you a standing ovation. Your donations lift us up and inspire us for another year of defending our mountains and wild places.

Upcoming events

Community Cleanup for Earth Week
Invermere
Saturday, April 26
Calling all Earth Enthusiasts! Clean up your neighbourhood by collecting garbage around Lake Windermere or in your streets, parks or favourite outdoor spaces, and drop…
Co-Community Cleanup 2025
Kimberley & Cranbrook
April 22 - April 26
This all-ages event is a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors, team up with family and friends, and do your part to give Cranbrook and Kimberley a spring clean.
Protecting Golden’s threatened rainforest: An evening with Eddie Petryshen
Golden
Monday, April 28
Deep in the heart of British Columbia’s interior, more than 500 km from the sea, the Inland Temperate Rainforest is the last inland rainforest…
Climbing and Forest Play Pro-D Day Camp
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Monday, April 28
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for a joint Pro-D Day camp this April 28.
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…

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