Applications open 2025 Youth Climate Corps

Applications are now open for both the West and East Kootenay 2025 Youth Climate Corps seasons. Wildsight’s Youth Climate Corps is an opportunity to kickstart or further develop your career in climate related fields through multi-month paid contracts in BC’s Columbia Basin region. You will receive professional certifications, mentorship, leadership development, and practical work experience.

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Quiet Waters, Living Wetlands

June 6, 2016 by Robyn Duncan

Canoe tripping in the spring is my favourite way to explore the Columbia Wetlands. One morning in May, I watched from my canoe as 25 Great Blue Herons circled high before swooping down, arranging themselves one by one in trees…

Know Your Neighbour: Marion Travis

June 6, 2016 by Kim Urbaniak

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR: Marion Travis Vacation-home dweller turned local Marion grew up in Alberta, but spent much of her leisure time in the Valley, either at her family’s vacation home in Windermere, or at Panorama, falling off the…

Dead or Alive: Where Did the Animal (Try To) Cross the Road?

June 6, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

Anyone who has driven Highway 3 between Elko and Alberta has seen wildlife — lots of wildlife. If you’re lucky, they were alive. But we’ve all seen our share of dead wildlife too, and in the worst cases, experienced…

I Love Jumbo Wild: An Interview with Josie Ruoss

May 31, 2016 by Eddie Petryshen

Born and raised in Cranbrook, BC, Josie Ruoss is a Grade 12 student with a thirst for adventure and a deep passion for wild places. Her passion is inspiring. You might bump into her and her wide eyed smile while…

Salmo Students Create Signs to Help Conserve the Western Painted Turtle

May 24, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

Students from Salmo Elementary have been working to design and install six interpretive panels to engage the community on the importance of conserving the Western Painted Turtle population at Champion Lakes Provincial Park near Fruitvale, B.C.

Know Your Neighbour: Marion Stotts

May 12, 2016 by Kim Urbaniak

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR: Marion Stotts Marion joined Wildsight Invermere in 2006 and jumped right into the thick of things as a board member, working on projects like the Finding a Balance economics and environment forum and the Lake Enid restoration…

Response to the BC Auditor General’s Report on Compliance in the Mining Sector

May 9, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

The BC Auditor General’s audit of compliance and enforcement of the mining sector is strongly critical of the BC government’s failure to address environmental concerns in the Elk Valley. Selenium pollution has been accumulating over the past hundred…

Caribou In Our Midst: A Visit to Revelstoke Rearing in the Wild

May 2, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

Written by John Bergenske, Conservation Director, Wildsight I recently had a rare opportunity to visit the Mountain Caribou maternity pen outside Revelstoke. I was part of a small group of participants from the Columbia Mountain Institute Predator-Prey Conference privileged…

Toss, Grow and Enjoy

April 28, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

Mrs. Heikkila’s Gr. 6/7 class at Rossland Summit School enjoyed getting their hands dirty while making their own Native Seed Bombs for Earth Day. The students have been participating in Beyond Recycling, our 24-week program that tackles…

Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook Seeks Farmers’ Market Coordinator

April 28, 2016 by Andrea Chapman

As part of our Food Sustainability initiatives, we are excited to invite applications for the position of Kimberley Farmers’ Market Coordinator. The Kimberley Farmer’s Market was founded in 2014 and in two short years of operation has become a…

Upcoming events

Learn more about FutureMakers
Regional
Wednesday, January 15
FutureMakers: Where science, creativity, and hope meet Join Wildsight's Dawn Deydey as we investigate an incredible resource that invites students to explore ways to…
Keeping the Flow: Watershed Wisdom for a Drier Climate with Jim Smith
Saturday, January 18
This free presentation is part of a skill share series with community experts held at the Creston Library.
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
Creston Valley
Friday, February 21
Join us for the Creston Valley’s showing of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival on Friday February 21st at 7pm.
Fernie Seedy Saturday 2025
Elk Valley
Saturday, February 22
Fernie Seedy Saturday will showcase the world of seeds for gardeners, nature lovers and plant lovers!

Applications open 2025 Youth Climate Corps

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