St. Mary's field tours highlight forest still under threat

Although new logging plans currently appear to be on hold in the St. Mary's valley, that pause should not be mistaken for protection. Recent field tours have helped demonstrate what's at stake.

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Act now: Clearcuts on private land are out of control

June 20, 2019 by Vanessa Humphries

Large swaths of private BC forest are being clearcut without public notice, consultation or thought for community, wildlife or long-term forest sustainability. Why is this happening? A significant portion of BC’s logging—particularly in the Kootenays and on…

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.

Upcoming events

12th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Invermere
Invermere
Saturday, November 15
One BIG night of 10 films, food/drink, draw prizes, and friends (that’s you!). This is Wildsight Invermere’s awesome fundraiser. Don't miss the live silent auction and online raffle with 3 great outdoor adventures as prizes.
Wildsight Revelstoke AGM
Revelstoke
Thursday, November 20
Join us at the Revelstoke Community Centre for the Wildsight Revelstoke Annual General Meeting.
Raffle for the Wild
Invermere
September 23 - November 21
Ready to go wild? Our online Raffle for the Wild is your chance to score great prizes while helping protect the places we all love…
Wild & Scenic Film Festival ONLINE!
November 15 - November 21
Support Wildsight Invermere's 12th annual fundraiser from afar! Get online access to all ten films in our Wild & Scenic Film Festival program, to…
Local Colours 2025
Creston Valley
Friday, November 21
Join us for Local Colours: Creston’s Outdoor Photography Show, an inspiring evening of nature, art, and storytelling. Local photographers will share stunning images and the stories behind their work on Friday, November 21, fr

St. Mary's field tours highlight forest still under threat

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