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    Volunteer opportunities

    Job Title: Conservation Coordinator Where: Anywhere in the East Kootenay region, based from your home office FTE or Hours: 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours/week) Starting: January 6, 2025…Read more 
    The churned-up dirt is dusted with autumn leaves and the air is heavy with the scent of decaying foliage as fall transitions to winter.Read more 
    Wildsight's own Dawn Deydey led a workshop on Tuesday, October 29 with the Outdoor Learning School & Store to officially launch our newest educational offering! FutureMakers is designed for…Read more 
    The death of a collared grizzly and a grain spillage earlier earlier this year highlighted the threat that Elk Valley railway lines pose to grizzly bears and other wild animals—and the need for immediate solutions.Read more 
    I was a lousy student for most of my schooling: I procrastinated on homework, failed courses and was generally unmotivated to learn.Read more 
    At a time when B.C.’s forestry sector is struggling to attract young people, 30 year-old Castlegar resident Taylor Sand is an anomaly.Read more 
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    Upcoming events

    Bighorn Bash

    Invermere
    Wednesday, November 20
    A FREE event on November 20th for all to learn more about your wonderful neighbours - the Columbia Lake Bighorn Sheep herd! Or, as they're known in the Ktunaxa language… Read more

    Local Colours 2024

    Creston Valley
    Friday, November 22
    Join us for an exciting evening with Creston’s Outdoor Photography Show, where the beauty of nature comes to life through the lenses of talented local presenters. Read more

    The Upper St. Mary's Valley: What's at stake

    Kimberley & Cranbrook, Regional
    Tuesday, November 26
    Join us for an informal town hall gathering to learn about proposed logging in the Upper St. Mary's Valley. Also known locally as "The Forks", proposed potential logging plans… Read more

    Sustainability Clothing Shu-Swap

    Golden
    Thursday, December 5
    Join us at Golden's Senior Centre for a fun and eco-friendly Clothing Swap event. Doors open at 7pm on December 5th. Read more

    Forest and Nature School: Fall 2024 Programs

    Kimberley & Cranbrook
    September 6 - December 20
    Forest and Nature School offers regular and repeated access to nature across every season which allows children to become the magic themselves, showing us what an amazing teacher nature is herself. Read more

    Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour

    Kimberley & Cranbrook
    January 3 - January 4
    Get off the beaten path and explore the edge of believable with captivating stories from the 49th Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival. Read more
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