From trails to streams: Ecosystem health in Lois Creek

The churned-up dirt is dusted with autumn leaves and the air is heavy with the scent of decaying foliage as fall transitions to winter. Along the winding trails of Kimberley's Lois Creek, Wildsight's Youth Climate Corps (YCC) is hard at work. On this beautiful fall day, the East Kootenay YCC team has invited volunteers to come support…

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Wildsight welcomes Elk Valley water pollution inquiry

March 11, 2024 by Wildsight

Qukin ʔamakʔis/Fernie - Wildsight celebrates the announcement of an International Joint Commission (IJC) investigation into water pollution from British Columbia’s Elk Valley coal mines as the first step towards addressing a complex problem with transparency, trust and respect…

The importance of critical minerals should not condone their extraction at all costs

March 6, 2024 by Simon Wiebe

Here in the Kootenays, we have a long history of mining a wide range of materials, including gold, silver, lead, copper, zinc and gypsum. Many of these minerals, like zinc and copper, would very easily fit into most critical mineral definitions.

Wildsight Education program recognized with national award

February 29, 2024 by Lorene Keitch

We might be biased, but we're pretty keen about our EcoStewards program. And it seems we're not the only ones who feel that way; EcoStewards is the inaugural recipient of Wildlife Habitat Canada's Diane Griffin Award! EcoStewards…

After years of delay, caribou need your help

February 27, 2024 by Amelia Caddy

We’re calling on Canada and B.C. to protect southern mountain caribou habitat and save our last deep-snow herds. Use our pre-written letter to add your voice to the movement. Logging has no place in their forest homes.

Proposed Crown Mountain coal mine could fan the flames of selenium crisis

February 20, 2024 by Simon Wiebe

NWP Coal Canada is forging ahead with its plans to build a new metallurgical coal mine in British Columbia’s Elk Valley, a region already plagued with the fallout from an international water pollution crisis.

Finding the stories of the wild

February 16, 2024 by Lorene Keitch

Boots squelch down the snowy path, a row of brightly-bundled faces scanning the surroundings as they tromp to today's wonder-filled outdoor classroom. Wildsight educator Jill Jennings encourages the Grade 1 students to use their 'deer ears' to…

Nominations open for 2024 conservation award

February 14, 2024 by Wildsight

April 1: Nominations are now closed for this award. Thank you for your interest. Do you know a conservation champion who deserves recognition for their hard work? Nominations are now open for Wildsight's 2024 Ellen Zimmerman Award! This award…

Small actions for big change

February 7, 2024 by Wildsight

How can one person make a difference to the climate crisis? For Kaslo resident Kenya Blouin, the answer lies in bringing sustainability and climate solutions to local communities. Kenya decided early on that she was going to dedicate her career…

Share your Thoughts on Local Landscapes: Participate in Survey & Win Prizes

February 6, 2024 by Wildsight Golden

PhD candidate Gemma Cobb (Griffith University, Australia) is seeking participants for a survey to delve into your perspectives on environmental challenges and how we engage with the landscape surrounding the area known as Golden.

We’re Hiring: Kimberley Cranbrook Summer Program Assistant

February 4, 2024 by Ali Hadikin

Are you a youth who’s curious about environmental sustainability, food security, and community building? If you said “YES!” and are between the ages of 16 and 30, the Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook Branch has a summer job just for you!

Upcoming events

Local Colours 2024
Creston Valley
Friday, November 22
Join us for an exciting evening with Creston’s Outdoor Photography Show, where the beauty of nature comes to life through the lenses of talented…
The Upper St. Mary's Valley: What's at stake
Kimberley & Cranbrook, Regional
Tuesday, November 26
Join us for an informal town hall gathering to learn about proposed logging in the Upper St.
Sustainability Clothing Shu-Swap
Golden
Thursday, December 5
Join us at Golden's Senior Centre for a fun and eco-friendly Clothing Swap event.
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Kimberley & Cranbrook
January 3 - January 4
Get off the beaten path and explore the edge of believable with captivating stories from the 49th Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival.

From trails to streams: Ecosystem health in Lois Creek

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