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My eight-year-old daughter doesn’t go anywhere without her books. They’re her safety net — her escape from the world. But this summer, when we camped at Kootenay Lake, her pile of books sat untouched.Read more
What I learned on the river
August 26, 2025
"I never anticipated having as much fun as I did," says Maya, a student from Revelstoke, reflecting on a two-week journey along the Columbia River.Read more
From the creek to the classroom
July 10, 2025
A curious teen crouches beside a creek to collect a water sample in a vial from the creek's cool flow.Read more
Moving kids from climate despair to hope
June 4, 2025
Where does the seed of hope come from? In the face of our global climate crisis, one teacher in a British Columbia classroom is facing climate concerns head on by…Read more
Educator field course applications open
May 5, 2025
In an incredibly dynamic time for the Columbia River watershed, we would like to invite educators to join us for a three-day, two night adventure that immerses you in…Read more
Survivor: Animals in winter edition
March 14, 2025
Wildsight's Winter Wonder program invites students to explore the ecology, environment and educational experiences found in nature just steps from the classroom door. Students learn basic ecological principles that…Read more
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