Overcut: The crisis facing B.C.’s forests and the possible futures before us

The question we’re collectively faced with today is: do we allow business-as-usual to continue, or do we demand change? Depending on how we answer that question, we will arrive at one of two possible futures.

Wildsight news

Bird By Bird: The Numbers Are In For CWWS & Creston Birdfest

May 30, 2017 by Jeremy Sroka

As you have probably already noticed, the birds are back in full (s)wing. But how many? And which ones? That sort of information would require a small army of keen-eyed citizen-scientists and birders to patiently observe and…

Think Locally, Act Globally: Patagonia and Jumbo Wild

May 30, 2017 by Wildsight

In late 2014, our long-running Jumbo Wild campaign was selected as Patagonia’s environmental spotlight for the coming year. We had no idea that our small, local campaign was under consideration.

Canada 150 Tulips Blooming Wonderful in Fernie

May 28, 2017 by Elk Valley Branch

The Wildsight Community EcoGarden in Fernie was the lucky recipient of one of a hundred and fifty, ‘150th Celebration Gardens’ being distributed across Canada – by the Canadian Garden Council in collaboration with Vesey’s Bulbs of PEI – in celebration of…

Call for Kimberley and Cranbrook Artists: Design our Branch T-Shirt

May 24, 2017 by Andrea Chapman

Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is seeking submissions from artists for a new t-shirt design highlighting our Branch's local work. The cities of Kimberley and Cranbrook are home to a wealth of talented visual artists, and we’re searching for…

Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey strikes again!

May 23, 2017 by Wildsight Golden

Frozen marshes, few birds and cold temperatures... that’s how many people would have felt about the way spring rolled out in the Columbia Valley this year. However, despite there being some truth to this description, the recently completed third…

Mountain Caribou: Minister McKenna must stand up for habitat

May 18, 2017 by Lars Sander-Green

We are losing our mountain caribou. Across the Kootenays and Columbia, caribou populations are dwindling, with only eight herds left. North of Revelstoke, more than 100 caribou remain, but further south, herd sizes range from roughly thirty to a single…

Gibraltar Mountain Lookout: Bighorn Sheep Habitat Protected

May 16, 2017 by Lars Sander-Green

Earlier this year, we wrote about a proposal for a lodge at Gibraltar Mountain Lookout. We asked you to submit comments to Front Counter BC to oppose this lodge, which threatened winter range for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and their…

Grizzly Bear Connectivity or Another Subdivision?

May 16, 2017 by Lars Sander-Green

UPDATE: Bad news for bears today. The subdivision was approved by the RDEK on August 4, with local Area A director Mike Sosnowski and Fernie Mayor Mary Guiliano voting for the subdivision and against the bears, despite strong local opposition…

Job Posting: Conservation Program Coordinator

May 8, 2017 by Robyn Duncan

This position has been filled. Job Posting: Conservation Program Coordinator Hourly Wage: $18/hour Location: Kimberley, BC Hours: 40 hours per week, travel, evenings and weekend work are required Date Range: May 15, 2017-August 31, 2017 About us: Wildsight…

In Search of the Wolverine (Canadian Geographic)

May 7, 2017 by Robyn Duncan

There are few animals as badass as the wolverine. And yet, while they are known for their tenacity and fearlessness, wolverines are in trouble. Wolverines need space to roam, perhaps more than any other mammal, and they need deep snowpacks…

Upcoming events

East Kootenay Home Retrofit Fair
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, March 1
The EK Home Retrofit Fair will provide education for participants on technologies, strategies and support available locally for your home retrofit project.
Seedy Sunday Kimberley
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Sunday, March 2
Whether you're a gardening pro or just starting to get your hands dirty, there is much to be shared, so join us for Seedy SUNDAY to plan for the upcoming growing season and to connect, exchange, and learn!
Wildsight Golden AGM 2025
Golden
Tuesday, March 4
Do you want to help shape the future of our environment? Perhaps there’s a community project or environmental idea you’ve been pondering over…
Silvicola film screening
Golden
Friday, March 14
This is one you certainly won't want to miss! Join us for an evening of forestry film on March 14th at the Confluence Climbing…
Creston Valley Branch AGM and Presentations
Creston Valley
Friday, March 14
Join us at on Friday March 14th at 7 pm at the Rotacrest Hall for our Annual General Meeting.

Overcut: The crisis facing B.C.’s forests and the possible futures before us

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