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Rachel Darvill
Golden CWWS Program Biologist
Golden Branch DirectorRachel is a registered professional biologist who developed and currently coordinates Wildsight Golden's Columbia Valley Swallow Project and Community Invasive Plant Program. She also developed and managed on the hugely successful Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey for Wildsight. At the top of her class, she graduated with a Master of Science degree in Environment and Management in 2014, and has a Bachelors of Science degree (biology major) from the University of Victoria. She has... -
Joan Dolinsky
Golden Branch PresidentJoan has been volunteering with WIldsight Golden since it’s inception in 1989. She has been the branch president for many years, spearheading and supporting many initiatives and projects Joan finds it a privilege to work with the great people that are part of Wildsight and to live and play in such a wild and wonderful place. -
Mollie King
Golden Branch Director & SecretaryMollie is an aspiring naturalist and educator. She has worked in search and rescue for the past 4 years and is now working as an interpretive hiking guide. She studied biology and outdoor adventure. She hopes to inspire engagement and environmental stewardship through science, outdoor education, ecotourism, and adventure. -
Meg Langley
Golden Branch Director
Golden Biologist & Project CoordinatorGolden Branch Director & Biologist on the Golden Rocky Mountain Sheep Project and Project Coordinator for the Plant Awareness Project -
Jessie Paloposki
Golden Branch DirectorJessie started her career as an Environmental Educator even before she knew what a career was. As a child, she would spent countless hours exploring the forests surrounding her rural BC home. As she grew up, she began to see these wild places disappear. In 2008, her urge to protect wild places led her to begin her professional life as a Park Ranger. Jessie worked for BC Parks for 8 years, committing to... -
Georgia Peck
Golden Branch DirectorGeorgia moved to Golden, BC in 2018 to pursue a career in wildlife conservation. She graduated from Trent University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and strives to incorporate outreach and education in everything she does to ignite passion in others. Georgia also acts as a Program Coordinator for Living Lakes Canada and Columbia Lake Stewardship Society and is leading projects in community outreach, wildlife monitoring and water quality monitoring. -
Hanna Sander Green
Golden Branch DirectorHanna is an avid gardener, a mom to two young boys, and an environmentalist. She loves cooking for her family, finding treasures at thrift stores, and spending time on her skis or bike. She moved from her hometown of Kimberley, BC to Golden ten years ago. She has a BSc in Physical Geography, has worked extensively in the outdoor recreation industry, and also has experience in bookkeeping. Moving forward, she plans to pursue... -
Verena Shaw
Program Asst - Columbia Wetlands Waterbird Survey, Golden Branch DirectorVerena Shaw is a very passionate naturalist who loves to get outside into the wild and has been birdwatching for many years. Verena has been involved with various environmental projects with some bird related ones being swallow, bluebird, wood duck nest box monitoring, nightjar and marsh bird surveys, a western screech owl study, and various other bird counts. When coming to the Wings Over the Rockies Bird Festival two years ago she fell...
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