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    Five years after the release of the Old-Growth Strategic Review report, the BC NDP’s momentum towards a “new, holistic approach” to the management of old-growth forests has…Read more 
    When students step outside the classroom walls and into the wild, something shifts. Learning becomes tactile. For Grade 4 students from Cranbrook's Gordon Terrace Elementary School, it wasn't…Read more 
    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 
    Wildsight is resuming efforts to obtain an emergency order for the endangered mountain holly fern, after learning last week that B.C. won’t require the proposed Record Ridge mine to undergo an environmental assessment.Read more 
    "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 
    Just 25 years ago, nearly 250 southern mountain caribou roamed the central Selkirk Mountains of southern B.C. As of 2023, only 25 remained.Read more 
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    Upcoming events

    Teach the Columbia Field Course

    Regional
    September 13 - September 15
    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

    Potluck supper and Watershed Whodunnit game

    Invermere
    Tuesday, September 16
    Let's gather for a social evening, getting to know other Wildsight members, volunteers and friends, and tackle a playful water-quality “mystery” game while exploring the key factors that… Read more

    Harvest dinner

    Elk Valley
    Wednesday, September 17
    Show off your 2025 garden feats at our free Harvest Dinner in the EcoGarden. Bring a dish to share for a potluck-style dinner with catered appetizers and dessert by… Read more
    September 18, 10am – Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area Each spring, Wildsight Creston Valley installs a temporary fence to help protect Western Painted Turtles from crossing West Creston Road during nesting… Read more

    Kimberley Farmers' Market 2025

    Kimberley & Cranbrook
    June 19 - September 18
    The Kimberley Farmers' Market will be serving up fresh produce from local farmers, crafts from local artisans, live music, and delicious food for you to enjoy each Thursday throughout the summer! Read more

    Wildsight Golden Bear Festival 2025

    Golden
    Sunday, September 21
    Join us for Wildsight Golden’s 3rd Annual Bear Festival, a fun day of learning how to KEEP BEARS WILD! We will hear from bear experts including a local conservation… Read more
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