Programs
Wildsight works collaboratively to expand protection for the Purcell region, making sure that wildlife can freely and safely roam, water runs clean and clear from… Read More
Wildsight works to influence forestry planning and practices in our region so that both humans and nature can thrive.
Wildsight works actively with all of… 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
Take action to protect mountain caribou habitat today! Send a message to Environment Minister Catherine McKenna asking her to protect all critical mountain caribou habitat… 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
“One of the most precious things on a world scale...is the Columbia River Wetlands.” Robert Bateman
The Columbia Wetlands are one of the world… Read More
It’s no secret that change and education go hand in hand. Our children are the future stewards of the planet. The goals of our… 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
Introducing…ecosystems!
Classroom With Outdoors offers B.C.-curriculum-based outdoor education to promote healthy, hands-on learning through exciting and engaging activities. Our knowledgeable… Read More
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Little people love winter!
What a great way to deepen the love primary students have for the outdoors. Winter Wonder programs… Read More
EcoStewards offers an excellent opportunity to showcase how environmental education can effectively and successfully provide opportunities for 21st century learning, including inquiry, action and place… Read More
Every school year is a journey.
Nature through the Seasons anchors that journey to the magic of the changing seasons. The leaves turning to their… Read More
PADDLE & LEARN
History | Culture | Salmon | Environment | Energy
An immersive eleven-day canoe trip and exploration of Columbia River issues, the Columbia River Field School… 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
When - Thursdays, 5-7:30 pm, June 21st - September 20th, 2018
Where - Downtown Kimberley, on Howard Street
Fresh food from local farmers… 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 Creston Valley is located in southeastern British-Columbia. It stretches from Kootenay Lake to the USA border and is flanked in the East and… Read More
Job Posting: Communications Coordinator [On hold]
December 14, 2018
[Hiring for this position is on hold as changing circumstances at Wildsight require us to make changes to our communications team. We will be hiring…Read More
New Environmental Assessment Act for British Columbia
December 14, 2018
British Columbia passed a new Environmental Assessment Act this fall.
Under the new Act, large projects being proposed in BC will have a new set…Read More
Have you seen birds?
December 13, 2018
“Have you seen winter birds?
Searching snow and tapping bark,
Perching puffed in freezing dark
Winter birds need lots of feed,
Scraps of fat and…Read More
Plenty of Options for Driving Less
December 12, 2018
Lowering emissions. We have all thought about it, aspired to do it, and in some cases succeeded in changing our habits. With numerous …Read More
It's up to us to write the story
December 10, 2018
I’m writing to you because we need your help today to fight for our wildlife and wild spaces. You may have seen the…Read More
Macro-Invertebrate Explorations at McGinty Lake
December 10, 2018
Written By: Kim Urbaniak
Twenty-Two kids wiggle and giggle and spin around, transforming into mayfly nymphs right before my eyes. The grade two class…Read More