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Wildsight is adding its voice to the chorus of outrage at the BC government’s overreaching Bills 14 & 15.Read more
Selenium concentrations downstream of Elk Valley mines are allowed to be up to 28 times higher than what's considered safe for aquatic life — but a public comment period offers an opportunity for change.Read more
Graeme Lee Rowlands explores the connection between the snow on our mountains, the water in our rivers and the electricity powering our homes in the context of current events.Read more
Kimberley artist Sam Millard's new painting examines what's at stake if the proposed destruction of Castle Mountain for coal mining proceeds as planned.Read more
In an email to Wildsight, the BC Government's own logging agency has signalled its intention to stop new logging developments in core caribou habitat north of Revelstoke.Read more
Warm spring days have us dreaming of summertime in the Kootenays. But before you head out on your local waterways this year, Wildsight is urging you to consider the impact…Read more
Upcoming events
Backyard Farmers Spring Social & Info
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Thursday, May 29
Thursday, May 29
An information session for the Backyard Farmers Program and a chance to meet with other garden enthusiasts. Do you have land or garden space but don't have the time… Read more
Old Growth Run — Revelstoke
Revelstoke, Regional
Saturday, June 14
Saturday, June 14
Join Wildsight for a 5km fun run near Revelstoke, visit some big trees, and learn all about these rare stands of old growth Inland Temperate Rainforest! Read more
Columbia Lake Weed Pull
Invermere
Saturday, June 14
Saturday, June 14
Led by the fun and knowledgeable weed-busting folk from East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, we'll head out on trails, shoreline or access tracks around the East side of… Read more
Columbia River Field School
Regional
July 12 - July 26
July 12 - July 26
The Columbia River Field School is a summer learning adventure for students aged 15-18. Participants will paddle key sections of the Canadian side of the Columbia River and camp… Read more
Camp Odyssey
Kimberley & Cranbrook
July 7 - August 15
July 7 - August 15
A nature-based day camp in Kimberley & Cranbrook, where kids spend their days exploring and playing outdoors in a safe, structured, and fun environment. We hike, garden, learn wilderness survival skills, craft, play games... Read more