Wild summer reads for kids
School is out and the days of wild rambling, lake swimming and creek fishing are on. But sometimes, when you find your kids curled up in a shady hammock in the heat of the day, or snuggled into their sleeping…
Wildsight news
Unsafe Travels: Grizzlies in the Southern Rockies
For the mighty grizzly bear, like all wildlife, habitat is crucial. But for grizzly populations to thrive in the long term, connectivity is just as important. Along the Rocky Mountains, changes in connectivity and habitat have seen grizzlies thrive in…
Students Explore McGinty Lake!
Written by: Kim Urbaniak As the group exits the forest and steps into the clearing by the lake, their eyes fill with wonder, “So THIS is the lake!” someone exclaims. “Look at all the birds!” another student hollers, before running…
Canada suppressing data on coal mine pollution, say U.S. officials
From The Narwhal: International treaty at risk as Canadian commissioners accused of omitting information on selenium pollution flowing from B.C.’s Elk Valley into Montana waters
Columbia River Treaty: Coming to the Table
In recent weeks, the renegotiation of the 54-year-old Columbia River Treaty between Canada and the US began in earnest. Although it is early in the renegotiation process, it is crucial for Canada to establish now which issues are…
Report calls for serious changes to BC’s Professional Reliance system
Last week, the B.C. government released its review of the professional reliance system, a system that has put industry in charge of water, fish and wildlife in British Columbia. The report, written by Mark Haddock, makes it clear that…
Fernie Secondary Students Tackle Plastic and Waste at Maiden Lake
Laura Kroeker’s Grade 9 class from Fernie Secondary School took a deep dive into the world of waste and plastic last week. Led by Wildsight educator, Janelle Park, they looked at the impact of plastics on the earth, its…
Today, Jumbo is back in court. And so are we.
This week, Jumbo will be before the court in Glacier Resorts Ltd. vs. the BC Minister of the Environment. Glacier Resorts, the company who dreamed up the now legendary large-scale resort proposal for the contested Jumbo Valley will be…
Minister of Education to speak at National Environmental Education Conference at St. Eugene
Connecting kids to nature and their wild backyards is a big part of what we do at Wildsight. We launched our school-based environmental education program in 2000 and now offer six different programs during the school year and two…
Students Take Action for Turtles!
Local students have been working hard to enhance the West Fernie Wetland, making it more turtle-friendly. The project is part of Wildsight’s EcoStewards program, in partnership with the Elk River Alliance, as part of their Accepting Beavers and…