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
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
Living Lakes Canada, formerly a project of Wildsight, became an independent organization in 2017! For more information on their current work, please go to their… 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
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
Little people love winter!
What a great way to deepen the love primary students have for the outdoors. Winter Wonder programs are outdoor, winter ecology… 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 and food producers… 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
Connecting kids to nature and their wild backyards is a big part of what we do at Wildsight. We launched our school-based environmental…Read More
Students Take Action for Turtles!
June 19, 2018
Local students have been working hard to enhance the West Fernie Wetland, making it more turtle-friendly. The project is part of Wildsight’s EcoStewards…Read More
Young Stewards in Action
June 15, 2018
Last week, Julie Howard’s class from Fernie Secondary helped turn an old gravel pit in the Hosmer area into a functioning wetland. The project…Read More
Job Posting: Car Share Launcher (INVERMERE)
June 13, 2018
Wildsight Invermere is launching an electric car share in Invermere and we need a self-motivated individual to move this project forward. This contract…Read More
Work With Us: Education Coordinator
June 8, 2018
Wildsight seeks a part-time Education Coordinator to join our team and support our classroom environmental education programs throughout the Columbia Basin, with a focus…Read More
The devastating losses of mountain caribou over the past year in the South Purcells and South Selkirks highlight the total failure of British Columbia…Read More