Natasha found her way to Golden in April 2025 after living on Vancouver Island for the previous decade where she graduated with her BSc in Biology and worked as an Aquatic Invasive Species Biologist.
Originally from Montreal, Laurie has called the Columbia Valley home for the past five years. The amazing landscapes and vibrant nature here stole her heart and deepened her passion for conservation. Rain or shine, you’ll find Laurie hiking, running…
Hasi grew up in a rural village in Sri Lanka, surrounded by nature. Drawn to a place where nature is still part of everyday life, he arrived in the Kootenays with his wife and daughter in 2024.
Lisa Larkin is passionate about building healthy, connected communities through food, environmental stewardship, and collaborative action. She grew up in Creston, where her parents instilled principles of sustainable, biodiverse gardening practices and eating farm-to-table was a core approach…
Whether she’s examining interesting rocks or admiring a particularly cute slug, Cate Doerksen is always eager to learn more about the natural world. She is currently completing her third year of a Geoscience degree at Vancouver Island University.
Terry and his wife Laura are long time Fernie residents, and have been involved in many community supporting activities over the years. Strong advocates for conservation of natural and heritage spaces, through their book writing and public speaking exchanges, and…
Gillian has been passionate about wildlife and wild places since childhood. She holds a MA in Environmental Education and Communication and has worked on grizzly bear conservation for 20 years, and is currently working on fish and ecosystem restoration projects…
Cosma arrived in the Elk Valley in 2022 to pursue her dream of ski instructing. After splitting her seasons between the slopes and managing the Kootenay Fly Shop & Guiding Co., she felt ready to explore a different side of…
Originally from Quebec, Kim brings a passion for sustainability, community resilience, and local food. After moving to Fernie a few years ago, Kim was drawn to Wildsight’s vision of a future where ecological health and community well‑being thrive…
Trixie Pacis is a Kimberley-based writer, photographer, and filmmaker. Passionate about stewarding the natural world, she combines creative practice with experience in communications, marketing, and social media to help tell meaningful stories in support of local conservation efforts…