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Do you know a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to protecting nature or environmental education in the Columbia Headwaters region? Nominate her for the 2026 Ellen Zimmerman Award and support her ongoing work and commitment to protecting nature and inspiring about nature through environmental education…

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Fire salvage logging: Our ecosystems in danger

October 3, 2017 by John Bergenske

With the colder weather and rain, wildfires are coming under control and plans for salvage logging are being put together quickly across the province. The science over the past two decades has been clear: salvage logging is risky for our…

Species In decline: WWF report highlights mountain caribou

September 28, 2017 by Eddie Petryshen

World Wildlife Fund’s recent Living Planet Index report highlights sobering statistics on the decline of wildlife species in Canada. Of over 900 species surveyed, half are showing significant population declines. This includes large declines of federally-designated Species at…

Upcoming events

Climate Café Series 2026: Café #2 Green Buildings
Golden
Tuesday, February 24
The climate crisis is one of the most pervasive and impactful phenomenons happening in our society, affecting almost every aspect of our lives including the…
Seedy Saturday Kimberley
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, March 7
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 Saturday to plan for the upcoming growing season and to connect, exchange, and learn!
Forest and Nature School: Winter 2026 Programs
Kimberley & Cranbrook
January 9 - March 13
Using play-based, child-led, emergent curriculum, young explorers are offered time and space to build, play, and engage with one another.
Camp Odyssey Spring Camps
Kimberley & Cranbrook
March 18 - March 27
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for joint Pro-D Day camps in Kimberley, BC. The combo camp will have your kids climbing walls and trees in the same day!
Spring Bird Walks April 12th Duke Lake
Creston Valley
Sunday, April 12
April Bird Walk! 9:30–12:00 pm on Sunday, April 12 2026 Duck Lake (need to walk in) On the lead up to the…

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Fire salvage logging: Our ecosystems in danger

Species In decline: WWF report highlights mountain caribou

Pure clean water: Biomonitoring in the Flathead

30 years of Wildsight: An interview with Ellen Zimmerman

Crossing the Purcells: A Go Wild! trip report

Closed – Student job: Communications & Development Intern

Real science and community planning: Lizard Creek subdivision

Join the call for a habitat protection in the Fisheries Act

Our sacred spaces are natural spaces: Joe Pierre Jumbo interview part 3

Berries and bears: Time to stop the commercial huckleberry harvest

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