Teens can Go Wild! this summer

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Deep Water: Groundwater Monitoring in the Columbia Basin

January 16, 2017 by Lars Sander-Green

For most of us, groundwater isn’t something we give much thought to. Even for those who have wells, we don’t think much about aquifer levels unless our well runs dry. But for Wildsight’s Nicole Fulcher, our region…

Remembering Art Twomey: A Wilderness Pioneer

January 16, 2017 by John Bergenske

Art Twomey died in a helicopter crash in his beloved Purcell Mountains twenty years ago this January. He first arrived in the Purcells in 1969 to carve out a life of mountain adventure. A glacial geologist, accomplished mountaineer and professional…

Gibraltar Mountain Lookout: A proposed lodge in bighorn sheep habitat

January 16, 2017 by Jeremy Sroka

The province recently sold the old forestry lookout on Gibraltar Mountain (northwest of Canal Flats near the Kootenay River) to Joseph Maskell, who has since applied for crown land tenure to operate a backcountry adventure tourism business, Gibraltar Mountain Lodge…

Heather Leschied Receives Conservation Leadership Award

January 13, 2017 by Jeremy Sroka

This past November, the Kootenay Conservation Program dedicated a portion of their annual gathering in Creston to showcase individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in the field of conservation. One of those people being honoured was our very own…

Know Your Neighbour: Cheryl Goodwin

January 12, 2017 by Kim Urbaniak

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR: Cheryl Goodwin “And the Mountains shall bring peace to the People.” As a former full-time Valley resident, Cheryl feels blessed to spend most of her free time at her cabin located close to the Columbia River…

Job Opportunity: Manager, Finance and Administration

January 9, 2017 by Robyn Duncan

Closing Date: January 31, 2017 or until filled Job: 0.7-0.8 FTE Salary: $35,621-$40,567 Location: Kimberley, BC Start Date: February 2017 About us: Wildsight is an environmental charity with a 30-year history that works…

Wild Nature Tours Kicks off Winter in Style!

January 5, 2017 by Lars Sander-Green

Wild Nature Tours is pleased to be offering our fun-for-all-ages Winter Snowshoe Safaris! Join naturalist Lee-Anne Walker as she guides you through Fernie’s snowiest places all while keeping you moving with colourful stories, interesting facts…

Wild and Scenic Tickets Make Great Stocking Stuffers!

December 19, 2016 by Andrea Chapman

The Wild and Scenic Film Fest is coming to the McKim Theatre in Kimberley on February 11th 2017 and now is a great time to purchase tickets. By going into Lotus Books in Cranbrook or the Snowdrift Cafe in Kimberley…

Bearing Witness

December 15, 2016 by Robyn Duncan

On December 1, I travelled to Ottawa in solidarity with the Ktunaxa Nation to hear their case in the Supreme Court of Canada. I felt it was important to be there to show my solidarity with the Ktunaxa, but also…

Recognizing Lee-Anne Walker: A legacy of environmental stewardship

December 13, 2016 by Robyn Duncan

Recently, we recognized Lee-Anne Walker and her incredible contribution to environmental education at a CBEEN Environmental Education Expo in Fernie. Below is an excerpt of the tribute to Lee-Anne by many that resulted in a standing ovation and…

Upcoming events

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.
Retrofit Assist - free virtual info session
Invermere
Thursday, March 20
Are you hoping to upgrade your home for better energy efficiency and fewer drafty areas? With BC’s generous rebate programs, a more comfortable, low…
Wildsight AGM 2025
Regional
Friday, March 21
Wildsight Regional welcomes you to join us for our in-person 2025 Annual General Meeting from 7-9pm on March 21, including a feature presentation…
Plant-based Potluck
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, March 22
We invite you to join us for a plant-based potluck to share dishes, recipes, and knowledge with members of the Kimberley Cranbrook community!

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