Plastic-free pond builds biodiversity and water security on West Kootenay farm

At the confluence of the West Kootenay's Slocan and Little Slocan rivers, there's a patch of land taking shape under the careful guidance of a conservation-minded organization. Elk Root Conservation Farm Society's (ERC) vision is to have the Little Slocan River watershed, Slocan Valley, and beyond teeming with fish, the land abundant with wildlife and healthy…

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David Thompson Columbia Brigade

August 9, 2011 by Wildsight

By Megan Kinley, Summer Student, Lake Windermere Ambassadors My experience on the David Thompson Columbia Brigade, a six week long canoe trip following the traditional fur trading routes of David Thompson from Invermere, BC, to Astoria, WA, was truly amazing…

Soul maintenance for passionate, busy people – a lesson from a two year old

July 21, 2011 by Wildsight

Last week I was lucky enough to sit beside a remote, aquamarine lake in northern Ontario with my husband and two-year-old daughter. It was a bluebird sky day, hot sun and just enough of a breeze to keep…

A Wild Canada Day Weekend in the Flathead

July 8, 2011 by Wildsight

Pema sits, ears up, at full border collie attention. Her gaze intense as her head moves back and forth. To the left, a whitetail doe is approaching within a dozen metres, alternatively nibbling and staring inquisitively at the two of…

Federal government looks into Beaver River IPP for threats to fish

July 6, 2011 by Wildsight

Groups urge people to comment to Department of Fisheries and Oceans Threats to fish from the proposed Beaver River Hydropower Project have triggered a federal environmental assessment. Environmental groups are urging people to learn more about what’s proposed for…

42 teens waiting to Go Wild!

May 27, 2011 by Wildsight

'There’s no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing.' --Sanne van der Ros That’s one of the first things students learn before embarking on their five-day wilderness backpacking trips with Go Wild.

Job Posting: Invermere Environmental Program Assistant

May 19, 2011 by Wildsight

START DATE: Mid June END DATE: Late August Hours- Full Time, 10 weeks @ 40 hr/week, some weekend and evening work Rate: $12/hr Location- based out of Invermere About Wildsight: Wildsight works to maintain biodiversity and healthy human communities…

A jewel of a hike in the Flathead

April 6, 2011 by Wildsight

Last summer I had the opportunity to hike with some members of the Flathead Wild team into B.C.’s southernmost Rocky Mountain alpine wonderland. Over the past ten years I had hiked and camped in many places throughout British…

Wild People: Shannon Duncan and Christopher McCurry

November 7, 2010 by Wildsight

Earth Day: Small Steps Change the World The theme of this year’s earth day is “It’s Our Turn to Lead.” And the kids who’ve been participating in our Beyond Recycling program have taken this to heart.

Love Your Lake Photo Contest

June 25, 2010 by Wildsight

Enter by July 18; prizes for First, Second and Third announced at Regatta! Lake Windermere, B.C. — To bring artistic excitement to the Lake Windermere Regatta—and to the whole Columbia Valley Summerlude weekend—the Lake Windermere Ambassadors will host…

B.C. Mining Rules Threaten Wells Gray Caribou Herd

June 23, 2010 by Wildsight

Vancouver company requests exemption from rules to protect endangered caribou habitat A Vancouver mining exploration company proposes to turn part of a popular hiking trail in endangered mountain caribou habitat into a road for heavy drilling equipment, 9 conservation groups…

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Community Cleanup for Earth Week
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Saturday, April 26
Calling all Earth Enthusiasts! Clean up your neighbourhood by collecting garbage around Lake Windermere or in your streets, parks or favourite outdoor spaces, and drop…
Co-Community Cleanup 2025
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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.
Protecting Golden’s threatened rainforest: An evening with Eddie Petryshen
Golden
Monday, April 28
Deep in the heart of British Columbia’s interior, more than 500 km from the sea, the Inland Temperate Rainforest is the last inland rainforest…
Climbing and Forest Play Pro-D Day Camp
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Monday, April 28
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for a joint Pro-D Day camp this April 28.
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Join Turtle Conservation Revelstoke for an evening dedicated to Western Painted Turtles! With presentations from local biologists and conservationists, learn about local conservation efforts and…

Plastic-free pond builds biodiversity and water security on West Kootenay farm

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