A call to the current: Why protecting water starts with us

Roughly 22,000 people recreated on a 7 km stretch of Columbia River between Columbia Lake and Fairmont Hot Springs in 2021 alone. In the 17 km stretch between Athalmer and Radium, the numbers were lower, but no less staggering: 4,000 to 6,000 people were recorded each year. From paddling, to boating, swimming and floating, water-based recreation…

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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…

Pizza, Beyond Recycling and a Tiny Home: An Interview with Dawn Deydey

April 22, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

Dawn Deydey is Wildsight's coordinator for Beyond Recycling, a action-oriented sustainability program for kids in the Columbia Basin. She won a Canadian Hometown Hero award in 2013 for all of the amazing work she does in the Elk…

Take Action: Support Boating Regulation on the Columbia

April 12, 2016 by Lindsay Cuff

You have an important opportunity to support a proposed boating regulation limiting boats to 20 hp on the upper Columbia River, extending from Fairmont Hot Springs to Donald, excluding Lake Windermere.

Know Your Neighbour: Kirk Mauthner

April 6, 2016 by Kim Urbaniak

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOUR: Kirk Mauthner How are you connected with Wildsight? As an internationally certified mountain guide, I’m very happy to be able to spend a lot of time - year round - out in our beautiful backcountry.

Upcoming events

Wildsight Revelstoke Toad Watch 2025 Information Session
Monday, April 14
Join our online information session on Monday April 14th at 7pm to learn about Toad Watch and how you can participate in the 2025 season…
Plant-based potluck
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, April 19
We invite you to join us for a plant-based potluck to share dishes, recipes, and knowledge with members of the Kimberley Cranbrook community!
Earth Day Community Clean-up!
Golden
Tuesday, April 22
Join us at Reflection Lake for a community clean-up and potluck dinner! This annual event is back! Started decades ago by the late Ellen…
Wildsight Elk Valley Earth Day Competition
Elk Valley
Tuesday, April 22
Celebrate Earth Day by taking action for nature and win incredible local prizes!
Co-Community Cleanup 2025
Kimberley & Cranbrook
April 22 - April 26
This all-ages event is a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors, team up with family and friends, and do your part to give Cranbrook and Kimberley a spring clean.

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