Wildsight joins First Nations, others, in demanding withdrawal of provincial Bills 14 and 15

Wildsight is adding its voice to the chorus of outrage at the BC government’s overreaching Bills 14 & 15.

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Columbia River Field School alumni make waves with poetry and pride

April 26, 2019 by Graeme Lee Rowlands

Last August, 16 pioneering teenagers spent two weeks traveling down the Columbia in the first run of Wildsight's new education program - the Columbia River Field School (CRFS). As they paddled stretches of the river between the headwaters in Canal…

Closed – We’re Hiring: Conservation and GIS Summer Student

April 25, 2019 by Robyn Duncan

Start Date: May 9, 2019 End Date: August 21, 2019 Wage: $20/hour Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Location: Kimberley, BC About Wildsight Wildsight’s vision is to inspire a shared community desire to protect our natural…

Big clear-cuts, big problems: Private land logging in the Kootenays

April 19, 2019 by Eddie Petryshen

Are you worried about clear cutting on private land in the Kootenay region? Join us in your community to learn more about how we can work together for more community control of our landscape.

Why is BC allowing toxic water pollution to flow for centuries?

April 18, 2019 by Lars Sander-Green

Teck Coal had a plan to deal with Elk Valley water pollution problems, but the plan hasn’t worked. Is BC going to let Teck delay for years or will they finally stand up and enforce permits that limit water pollution? Without real changes to mining practices, the future is bleak for fish and rivers.

Misinformation: The Fight to Protect B.C.’s Mountain Caribou

April 18, 2019 by John Bergenske

Caribou across the province continue to be displaced from their critical habitat as our human footprint grows unabated. Almost 30 of B.C.’s 52 surviving mountain caribou herds are at risk of disappearing, and a dozen of those herds…

Take Action: Protect BC’s Mountain Caribou Now

April 9, 2019 by Vanessa Humphries

We must protect all of BC’s mountain caribou, before it is too late. Join us and send a letter to Environment Ministers McKenna and Heyman letting them know that you demand ground action, now.

Minds and Hearts: The Magic of Winter

March 29, 2019 by Lindsay Cuff

With the singing of the bluebirds and the vanishing of the snow, spring is here and winter is fading. But thanks to Winter Wonder, Wildsight’s outdoor ecology program for primary students, the magic of winter has been woven into…

BC government announces historic partnerships for mountain caribou recovery

March 21, 2019 by Lindsay Cuff

The government of British Columbia recently announced two important agreements that will influence the fate of mountain caribou in the province. The first agreement is a historic partnership between British Columbia, Canada and the West Moberly and Saulteau First Nations…

Closed – Job Posting: Operations Manager

March 7, 2019 by Robyn Duncan

This position has been filled. Wildsight is looking for a creative, collaborative and passionate Operations Manager to join our team. This is a 0.5-0.7 Full Time Equivalent (20-28 hours per week) maternity leave contract that comes…

Our 2018 Annual Report

February 28, 2019 by Wildsight

Join us in celebrating everything we’ve achieved together with our 2018 annual report. Take a look and read about what we accomplished together last year with our partners, members, donors and supporters.

Upcoming events

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…
Discover the Ecology of Cottonwood Island: Guided Nature Walk with Jim Smith
Creston Valley
Sunday, June 22
Explore the incredible ecology of the Creston Valley on a fun and educational guided nature walk suitable for all ages.
Cattle Panel Garden Trellis Workshop
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Tuesday, June 24
Want to grow more food in less space? Learn how to grow vertically using sturdy, efficient cattle panel trellises.
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…
Let's go hiking - with kids!
Invermere
Sunday, July 20
Did you enjoy hiking pre-kids and now wish to continue with kids, but aren’t sure where or how to start? We're running…

Wildsight joins First Nations, others, in demanding withdrawal of provincial Bills 14 and 15

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