A call to the current: Why protecting water starts with us

Roughly 22,000 people recreated on a 7 km stretch of Columbia River between Columbia Lake and Fairmont Hot Springs in 2021 alone. In the 17 km stretch between Athalmer and Radium, the numbers were lower, but no less staggering: 4,000 to 6,000 people were recorded each year. From paddling, to boating, swimming and floating, water-based recreation…

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The Wildsight Weekly Wrap-Up | April 14th Edition

April 13, 2017 by Jeremy Sroka

This week's wrap-up features articles by CBC News, Judith D Schwartz, a video from Anjali Appadurai, a trailer for The Messenger documentary, and our own Joh Bergenske gets interviewed by the Revelstoke Mountaineer.

Electric Cars in the Kootenays: Fast Charging is Here

April 12, 2017 by Lars Sander-Green

After last week's announcement of 13 DC fast charging stations for electric cars in the Columbia Basin, there has never been a better time to get off gas and go electric.

Do Not Disturb: Nesting Season on the Columbia Wetlands

April 12, 2017 by Jeremy Sroka

Spring is unmistakably in the air again and that familiar desire to get out on the water has returned too. But before we grab our gear and vessels and head out on the open water, now is a perfect time…

What’s At Stake?

April 11, 2017 by Robyn Duncan

Does Invermere need a recreation access management plan? Does it matter how many trails there are in the backcountry? What can we do to ensure nature is left intact for future generations? Pat Morrow has assembled a collection of photos…

The Wildsight Weekly Wrap-Up | April 7th Edition

April 7, 2017 by Jeremy Sroka

This week's wrap-up features articles by Tim Burkhart, Pieta Woolley, Damien Gillis, Andrew Gage and Dave Quinn.

Feeding Elk is not the Solution

March 30, 2017 by Wildsight

Feeding elk has been promoted as helpful and even necessary during this snowy winter in the East Kootenay. But is feeding elk really best for the animals? Experienced wildlife biologists have repeatedly argued that feeding elk can do more harm…

Everything Conrad Kain with the Rocky Mountain Naturalists and Wildsight!

March 28, 2017 by Andrea Chapman

As a precursor to a Conrad Kain centered evening at the Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook AGM, the Rocky Mountain Naturalists will be leading an easy 2 hour hike to the final resting place of Kain and his wife.

Province’s Wildlife Agency Announcement Raises Big Questions

March 28, 2017 by John Bergenske

The province’s announcement of a new wildlife management agency raises more questions than it answers. Bill Bennett’s interpretation, reported in the press recently, threatens to take environmental management out of the hands of wildlife biologists and the public…

Wild Nature Workshops — Fernie

March 25, 2017 by Elk Valley Branch

Wild Nature Tours is thrilled to announce our upcoming Summer 2017 Wild Nature Workshops! We have something for everyone to get them out and exploring and learning about our amazing corner of the East Kootenays.

A Conflux Of Water Work and Appreciation

March 22, 2017 by Jeremy Sroka

Not only is it Canada Water Week all week, but World Water Day is all day today - which makes this Wednesday a real confluence of water-related celebrations. We figured we'd take a moment to join in the festivities…

Upcoming events

Summer Gear Swap
Invermere
Saturday, April 12
Brought to you by Columbia Valley Cycling Society in partnership with Wildsight Invermere and Summit Trail Makers Society.
Wildsight Revelstoke Toad Watch 2025 Information Session
Monday, April 14
Join our online information session on Monday April 14th at 7pm to learn about Toad Watch and how you can participate in the 2025 season…
Plant-based potluck
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, April 19
We invite you to join us for a plant-based potluck to share dishes, recipes, and knowledge with members of the Kimberley Cranbrook community!
Wildsight Elk Valley Earth Day Competition
Elk Valley
Tuesday, April 22
Celebrate Earth Day by taking action for nature and win incredible local prizes!
Earth Day Community Clean-up!
Golden
Tuesday, April 22
Join us at Reflection Lake for a community clean up and potluck dinner! This annual event is back! Started decades ago by the late Ellen…

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