Programs
Situated in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, these mountains form the rugged heart of a dramatic landscape bounded on two sides by the Columbia… Read More
Wildsight works to influence forestry planning and practices in our region so that both humans and nature can thrive.
Wildsight played a major role in… Read More
Protect it. Connect it.
Within the Southern Rockies region lies the Flathead Valley—one of the most biologically important places on earth. This valley is… Read More
Valuing world class wilderness, creating long-term balance.
Some of the best-known and most-cherished National and Provincial Parks are set in the Rocky… Read More
Mountain caribou are one of the most endangered mammals in North America. All of the world’s remaining mountain caribou live in the mountains of… Read More
Imagine a magical and majestic mountain setting with towering peaks, lush forests and pristine lakes teeming with fish. A place where ancient trees preside over… Read More
The Jumbo Valley, located deep in the wilds of British Columbia’s Purcell Mountains, has long been revered for its spiritual significance and beauty. To… Read More
Engaging, experiential ecology field trips for primary and intermediate students.
Wildsight gives kids the knowledge and experience of the natural world that they need to… Read More
In Beyond Recycling, students embark on a rich 24-week investigation into the impact of their lifestyles—energy, waste and consumption—to discover how their… Read More
"Water is our most precious resource. Everyone in the Basin should know where their water comes from, where it goes after they use it, and… Read More
The East Kootenays is home to many fruit trees. When the fruit is left to fall off the tree and rot, it attracts local wildlife… Read More
At the Community EcoGarden
Since 2003, the Community EcoGarden in Fernie, BC has provided gardening opportunities and community education through sustainable organic projects. Inspired by… Read More
Keeping Food Real aims to support the citizens and communities of the Elk Valley in growing their own food by providing online cold climate educational… Read More
The Farmers' Market Is Coming!
Fresh food from local farmers and food producers, crafts from local artisans, live music and delicious food are all… Read More
Kimberley's Open Gate Garden is an edible community garden based on sharing knowledge, ideas, tasks and food. There are no allotted plots and anyone… Read More
Discover the unique history of the East Kootenay on a relaxing snowshoe through a beautiful forest with gorgeous views, an invigorating hike to one of… Read More
The CWWS recently completed its third round of spring migratory bird surveys and together we were more successful than ever! Thanks to the amazing volunteer… Read More
Local youth will be heading deep into the backcountry this July to explore the Hornaday Wilderness near Elkford with Wildsight’s Go Wild! Rockies Youth…Read More
The Marysville Eco Park: Parking Lot to Paradise
June 22, 2017
Just over a decade ago, the Marysville Eco Park was a radically different environment. Providing parking for the Marysville Falls tourist attraction, the site was…Read More
Every bite we take comes with a backstory of interconnected narratives. The problem is, we've taken so many bites throughout human history that—somewhere…Read More
No Policy is Bad Policy: Solar Energy and Grasslands
June 12, 2017
Recently, there has been a flurry of applications for solar power investigative licenses on crown land in the East Kootenays, with four different companies applying…Read More
30 Years Of Keeping Wild Places Wild
June 12, 2017
On the 12th of June, 2017, Wildsight officially celebrates 30 years of working to protect wildlife, clean water and wild places. And it's been…Read More
It's very easy to become disconnected to where our water comes from and what happens once we're done with it. We turn on…Read More