Our work
B.C. contains more than half of Canada’s remaining grizzly bears — but many of our grizzly populations are still in decline. Read more
Southern mountain caribou have been here in B.C. since the last ice age over 10,000 years ago, but they have been steadily declining in B.C.’s Inland Temperate Rainforest — from 2500 in the late 1990s to 1250 today. Read more
Ancient cedar-hemlock hangs above thickets of lush ferns and sprawling devil's club. A plethora of rare lichens and mosses shade the rich soils below, the moist air is… 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 the large forestry companies in… Read more
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 the mountains to our communities… Read more
Jumbo will be wild forever! The Jumbo Glacier Resort was a year-round ski resort proposed in the Jumbo Valley in the heart of BC’s Purcell Mountains. 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 Mountains of British Columbia, Alberta… Read more
Canada’s Southern Rockies is one of the most important landscapes in North America for wildlife. The Elk Valley provides a critical wildlife passageway. Read more
The Columbia River draws a mighty pen stroke as it curves and weaves its way to the Pacific Ocean on North America's map. Read more
The Columbia Wetlands are a living natural treasure, a Ramsar wetlands of international importance. Home to more than 260 bird species, plus fish, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and countless invertebrates. Read more
Upper Columbia Swallow Habitat Enhancement Project
Golden Branch
Populations of birds that catch insects while flying have been declining for decades. Conservation actions must be put into place to help halt and reverse this trend. 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 education programs are simple yet… Read more
Keeping the wild in sight: Our nature-based curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 7. Read more
As climate challenges intensify, understanding water security is critical for today's youth. Watershed Matters is a new Wildsight Education program that engages Grades 10–12 students in the complexities… Read more
An extraordinary learning experience for youth 15-18. Over 15 days, you can paddle the Columbia River, sleep under starry skies, have fun, make friends, engage in stories of this river, and learn about yourself along the way. Read more
Our 2025 Teach the Columbia Field Course is now open to applications! Educator field course Teach The Columbia is a curriculum package meant to help educators engage their students with… Read more
FutureMakers inspires students as they learn & design for a climate-resilient, hope-filled future FutureMakers provides students in grades 4–7 with the knowledge and inspiration to design a… Read more
In Beyond Recycling, grade 5 and 6 students embark on a rich 24-week investigation into the impact of their lifestyles—energy, waste and consumption—to discover how their everyday… Read more
Classroom With Outdoors offers B.C.-curriculum-based outdoor education to promote healthy, hands-on learning. Our knowledgeable educators help students form lasting connections with nature while having fun and learning. Read more
What a great way to deepen the love primary students have for the outdoors. Winter Wonder programs are outdoor, winter ecology field studies — real experiences — that take primary classes outside to learn something new. 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-based learning. Read more
Meadowbrook Education
Kimberley Cranbrook Branch
Through grade-specific programs linked to learning outcomes in BC's new curriculum, and a variety of interactive teaching methods including props, games, and local examples, we seek to foster a curiosity in nature. Read more
Forest and Nature School
Kimberley Cranbrook Branch
We are happy to welcome the Kimberley Outdoor Learning Society’s Forest & Nature School programs as our own, effective September 2023. Read more
Wildsight’s Youth Climate Corps exists to connect, inspire and empower young adults interested in making a difference for the greatest challenge of this generation: the climate crisis. Read more
Toad Watch
Revelstoke Branch
What is Toad Watch? Our Toad Watch program is a volunteer led identification and conservation project which aims to help the Western Toad, a SARA listed species, cross from their… Read more
Bighorn Conservation & Biodiversity
Invermere Branch
The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep of the Columbia Valley CHECK OUT THE 2025 VIDEO AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE! The Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep is the largest wild sheep… Read more
Golden’s Tree Swallow Nesting Box Project
Golden Branch
Join the Tree Swallow Nest Box Project! Are you ready to make a difference for the environment this year? Golden’s Tree Swallow Nest Box Project is your chance to… Read more
Spark Electric Vehicle Share
Invermere Branch
With a growing network of charging stations and increased battery capacity, driving an electric vehicle is now a real option in the Columbia Valley. Spark is the first 100% electric vehicle share program in rural Canada. Read more
Golden EV Car Share
Golden Branch
This program is currently on pause Leave your car at home! Reduce your carbon footprint and save on fuel costs! Explore More, Spend Less Support initiatives to reduce our community… Read more
Kimberley Farmers' Market
Kimberley Cranbrook Branch
Fresh food from local farmers and food producers, crafts from local artisans, live music and delicious food are all served up in downtown Kimberley every week during the summer season! Read more
Kimberley Community Garden
Kimberley Cranbrook Branch
The Kimberley Community Garden is a demonstration garden designed to share the knowledge and skills needed to empower you to grow food in your own backyard. Read more
Community EcoGarden
Elk Valley Branch
Since 2003, the Community EcoGarden in Fernie, BC has provided gardening opportunities and community education through sustainable organic projects, with individual garden plots to grow and harvest flowers and vegetables. Read more
Local Store
Elk Valley Branch
Local provides a framework for farmers and local food producers to sell their products and for customers to access local food year-round. Read more
Evergreens Farm
Elk Valley Branch
Since 2003, the Community EcoGarden has provided gardening opportunities and community education through sustainable organic projects. Members can use individual garden plots to grow and harvest flowers and vegetables. Read more
Seed Library
Elk Valley Branch
Our Seed Library helps preserve and maintain seeds from staple vegetable, edible herb and flower varieties. We're building food sovereignty involving access to organic, non-GMO, open-pollinated seed for growing our own food. Read more
Camp Odyssey
Kimberley Cranbrook Branch
Your child will be outdoors the entire day, much of that time on the move exploring. Hiking and nature exploration is the focus of this camp, but there will be plenty of time for free play and creativity. Read more
Get Wild! Summer Day Camp
Golden Branch
Get Wild’s mission is to inspire youth to connect with our community and nature through fun inclusive outdoor activities. It's for those parents who want their children to be outside and come home stoked, dirty and happy. Read more
Creston Valley Bird Festival
Creston Valley Branch
Get ready to spread your wings and join us for an unforgettable celebration of feathered friends and the vital wetlands they call home during their annual migration north. Join us every year in May! Read more
Using only the stars and Earth’s electromagnetic fields to navigate, tens of thousands of birds are taking to the night sky to make their way to our region right now.Read more
When you imagine a perfect summer day on Lake Windermere or Columbia Lake, you might picture sparkling water, sunshine, and boats cruising by. But beneath the surface — literally — these beloved…Read more
At the confluence of the West Kootenay's Slocan and Little Slocan rivers, there's a patch of land taking shape under the careful guidance of a conservation-minded organization…Read more
Last month, British Columbia unveiled a new framework that will guarantee First Nations are consulted about mineral claims on their land. It’s a big step forward in bringing B.C.’s antiquated mining laws into the 21st centuryRead more
Resource roads offer easy access to B.C.'s backcountry — but at what cost to wildlife? We explore the ecological toll of roads and recreation, and how smarter management could help protect species like grizzlies and elk.Read more
Roughly 22,000 people recreated on a 7 km stretch of Columbia River between Columbia Lake and Fairmont Hot Springs in 2021 alone.Read more