Moving kids from climate despair to hope

Where does the seed of hope come from? In the face of our global climate crisis, one teacher in a British Columbia classroom is facing climate concerns head on by bringing in an education program that counteracts despair with action, and pessimism with hope. "Today’s students are regularly confronted with messages about climate change, global warming, and the growing…

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Kimberley Kids Gather Food for Our Endangered Mountain Caribou

February 19, 2018 by Lindsay Cuff

Earlier this month, Kimberley students in Mrs Strachan-Garrel’s Grade 4/5 class at McKim Middle School put on snowshoes and went out into the snow to harvest lichen for our endangered mountain caribou.

Love her, but keep her wild

February 14, 2018 by Lindsay Cuff

"Love her, but keep her wild." ~Atticus To the dreamers, the doers, the ones fighting to protect the places and people we love. To you. Happy Valentine’s Day. Make a gift to wildlife and wild places today in someone…

Job Posting: Rocky Mountain Trench Society Coordinator

February 14, 2018 by Robyn Duncan

The Rocky Mountain Trench Natural Resources Society (Trench Society) is seeking a full-time coordinator. The successful applicant: • Must have related natural resource management qualifications and experience suitable for promoting and delivering grassland ecosystem restoration and conservation activities; • Be responsible…

Closed – Job Posting: Elk Valley Conservation Coordinator

January 31, 2018 by Robyn Duncan

This position has been filled. Job Description The Elk Valley is home to both world class wilderness and wildlife and world class coal deposits. We work to protect the wildlife and water values of this important region, while minimizing our…

Save Our Mountain Caribou Petition delivered to Catherine McKenna!

January 31, 2018 by Lindsay Cuff

Thank you for standing up for Mountain Caribou! Last week, long-time Wildsighter Laurel Ralston delivered your Save Our Mountain Caribou petition directly into Catherine McKenna's hands in Ottawa. The petitions from you and nearly 600 others called on…

Will new federal coal mining regulations stop Elk Valley selenium pollution?

January 13, 2018 by Lars Sander-Green

Selenium pollution coming from the Elk Valley coal mines is a major problem and polluted water is harming fish as far downstream as Koocanusa Reservoir. So why isn’t government regulating selenium levels to protect fish, birds and all kinds…

Grizzlies and wolverines: Species at risk

January 13, 2018 by Lars Sander-Green

Under Canada’s Species at Risk Act, a committee of scientific experts assesses species that are under threat and recommends SARA listings to the federal government. In their latest recommendations, they argue that the western populations of grizzly bears and…

Keeping All The Parts: The Story Of Jim Smith’s Work in The Creston Community Forest

January 12, 2018 by Eddie Petryshen

Today’s model of forestry sacrifices values British Columbians care deeply about, from old growth to wildlife to watershed protections. Join Wildsight for a presentation that highlights alternative models of forestry and how British Columbia can shift the paradigm in BC forestry to more ecologically

Speak up on professional reliance: Outsourcing environmental protection doesn’t work

January 12, 2018 by Lars Sander-Green

Should we outsource the protection of our environment? Keeping our rivers and lakes clean, protecting wild creatures and making sure our ecosystems stay intact are some of the most important functions of our government.

Wolverines, lynx and access management: Speak up on hunting regulation changes

January 12, 2018 by Lars Sander-Green

Should special access be granted to areas closed to the public to protect wildlife values? Should the number of wolverine and lynx being trapped or hunted be reduced? These questions are being asked in the proposed changes to hunting and…

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…

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