From BC to Costa Rica: tracking the epic journey of at-risk swallows

Bank Swallows are a species at risk and have been facing one of the largest population declines for any species in Canada - an estimated 93-98% of the Canadian population has been lost in the last 40 years. The Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement Project (UCSHEP) is a multi-faceted, multi-year swallow conservation project that takes place in the…

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EcoStewards project connects students with local trail network

June 11, 2019 by Vanessa Humphries

Through a Wildsight EcoStewards project, Webster Elementary students are helping the school and Warfield community get outside and learn. Behind the school is an amazing trail system but it hasn't been used because teachers are either unaware of the…

Extinction through the eyes of a five year old

May 17, 2019 by Robyn Duncan

A friend of mine once shared with me her experience of trying to explain to her five year old son what extinction meant. How do you conceptualize the idea that an animal or plant will never again live, anywhere? Let alone explain that the reason is likely because our expanding human footprint...

EcoStewards project helps students get down to “beesnus”

May 16, 2019 by Jill Jennings

Thanks to the support of our generous funders and donors, Wildsight environment education programs have reached over 70,000 students ages 5 to 18. These programs help build a more sustainable future for all, empowering the students of today to…

Your FAQs Answered: Mountain Caribou

May 15, 2019 by Vanessa Humphries

Wildsight sat down with our Conservation Coordinator, Eddie Petryshen to help unpack some of the issues on mountain caribou recovery. Read on for help in navigating this complex issue.

Is it time to clean up mining in BC?

May 15, 2019 by Lars Sander-Green

Here in BC, it’s obvious that we care about our environment—and we like to think that our laws reflect how we feel. But when it comes to mining, the sad truth is that our laws to protect the…

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…

Upcoming events

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…
Columbia River Field School
Regional
July 12 - July 26
The Columbia River Field School is a summer learning adventure for students aged 15-18. Participants will paddle key sections of the Canadian side of…
Go Wild!
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July 27 - August 1
Go Wild! challenges youth through a six-day wilderness backpacking trip into the spectacular Kootenay backcountry. Go Wild! isn’t just a backpacking trip: it…

From BC to Costa Rica: tracking the epic journey of at-risk swallows

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