Beloved local ski hill gains wildfire protection thanks to Youth Climate Corps

It's little more than a ski lift and a couple of runs, but the Salmo Ski Hill is a treasured local gem. Run by a small and dedicated volunteer board, the ski hill has operated for decades on a leased parcel of crown land and attracts summer and winter recreationists to its slopes. Unfortunately, without appropriate forestry management, this…

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Wildsight welcomes $300 million for conservation in B.C.

October 27, 2023 by Wildsight

[Kukamaʔnam/Kimberley] — Thursday, October 26, Premier David Eby unveiled a new $300 million Conservation Financing Mechanism that will help progress British Columbia’s mandate to protect 30% of its land and water by 2030 (30x30).

Laws of the land

October 26, 2023 by Simon Wiebe

In late September, British Columbia's Supreme Court gave the province 18 months to update its Mineral Tenure Act. The decision has significant implications for both reconciliation and environmental protections in the province.

Giving kids a climate of hope

October 26, 2023 by Jill Jennings

This year, we've had to cut the number of education programs we offer, meaning we'll only be able to support about half as many kids. Our education coordinator, Jill Jennings, reflects on the importance of environmental education for facing the climate crisis to come.

Beavers: Our unsung climate heroes

October 25, 2023 by Siobhan Winters

From stopping wildfires in their tracks, to mitigating floods and the impacts of drought, beavers do a lot to keep our homes safe and the environment healthy.

Gone before you know it

October 23, 2023 by Eddie Petryshen

The old growth mysteries we risk losing before we realize they exist.

Hiring Evergreens Lead Grower – Elk Valley Branch

October 19, 2023 by Dawn Deydey

Position: Lead Grower – Evergreens Farm Deadline to apply: November 4th, 2023 Compensation: $20-25/hour Scope: Part-time – 20+ hours/week Target Start Date: January 2024 Location: Fernie, BC NOTE: YOU MUST CURRENTLY LIVE IN OR NEAR FERNIE TO APPLY…

Food, farms and fires

October 18, 2023 by Lorene Keitch

We welcomed our third community to the Wildsight Youth Climate Corps (YCC) roster this year with the launch of a season in Golden. But what exactly does a season look like? We're glad you asked.

Taking climate action to the streets

October 17, 2023 by Mel Lavery

This season our West Kootenay Youth Climate Corps crew took on a unique role, becoming community ambassadors for the City of Nelson and the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and bringing the climate conversation to the public across the…

Athalmer Bank Swallow Habitat Reshaping Project

October 10, 2023 by Wildsight Golden

Bank Swallows are aerial insectivores whose population has declined in Canada by between 93% and 98% in a recent 40 year period. In order to increase available breeding habitat for this at-risk species, a large substrate pile in Invermere…

Golden Community Loves Old Growth

October 10, 2023 by Wildsight Golden

On September 28, Wildsight Golden facilitated an event to correspond with the provincial day of action against old growth logging. A group of community members gathered at Golden’s Spirit Square to collectively complete a painting created by Alana Jung…

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Beloved local ski hill gains wildfire protection thanks to Youth Climate Corps

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