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
APPLICATIONS FOR 2019-20 ECOSTEWARD PROGRAMS ARE NOW OPEN! TELL US WHY YOU THINK YOUR CLASS WOULD BE A GREAT FIT FOR AN ECOSTEWARDS PROJECT… Read More
Applications are now closed for the 2019-20 school year. Successful candidates will be notified by September 18th.
Every school year is a journey.
Nature… Read More
PADDLE, LEARN, AND EARN 4 CREDITS – Summer 2020
History | Culture | Water | Energy | Environment
The Columbia River Field School is an immersive two-week learning… 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… 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… Read More
When - Thursdays, 5-7:30 pm, June 20 - September 19, 2019
Where - Downtown Kimberley, on Howard Street
Fresh food from local farmers… Read More
Kimberley's Community Garden is an edible community garden based on sharing knowledge, ideas, tasks and food. There are no allotted plots and anyone is… 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
Keeping Food Real is pleased to introduce their upcoming and exciting workshops. Workshops can be registered for through the College of the Rockies Fernie Campus… Read More
Each year the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN) awards educators who demonstrate excellence in environmental education in the Columbia Basin. This year, Wildsight Educator…Read More
We're Hiring: Communications Specialist
October 2, 2019
Wildsight is looking for a creative, collaborative, passionate and productive Communications Specialist to join our team. This is a 1.0 FTE position that…Read More
In celebration of World Rivers Day let’s ask, “What are our values?”
September 22, 2019
By Graeme Lee Rowlands, Program Coordinator of the Columbia River Field School
Photos by Bailey Repp
“I wonder[ed how they] could understand so…Read More
Proposed Water Bottling Plant community meeting announced
September 11, 2019
As many Golden community members are aware, there is a company (GoldenKey Investments) with commercial interests looking to bottle groundwater from Golden’s municipal aquifer…Read More
Columbia Valley Osprey Survey Reveals 42 Active Nests in 2019
September 5, 2019
Columbia Valley Osprey Survey Reveals 42 Active Nests in 2019
Most people who live in the Columbia Valley are familiar with the large unmistakable, white…Read More
Golden Community Invasive Plant Program 2019 Final Report released
September 4, 2019
Wildsight Golden's recently wrapped up the 2019 Community Invasive Plant Program (CIPP),which aimed to decrease invasive plant infestations while increasing public awareness about…Read More