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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
Wildsight's new environmental education program focused on sustainability and climate resilience is inspiring students to design the communities of tomorrow. By pairing examples of sustainable living with hands-on…Read more
Update: A generous donor has stepped forward and offered to match your gift for education in the wild, up to $5000 — but only until the end of October.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
How a pile of dirt became a bank swallow haven
September 18
A chance discovery by a group of Invermere birders led to a conservation success for a fledgling bank swallow colony in Invermere, British Columbia.Read more
Wildsight’s challenge to West High Yield Resources Ltd’s Record Ridge mine proposal has resulted in the province determining that a full environmental assessment will be required before the mine continues.Read more
Upcoming events
Wildsight Golden's Online Auction Fundraiser 2024
Golden
October 17 - October 28
October 17 - October 28
Fancy getting your hands on a whole host of amazing local treats and experiences? All the while helping support climate action and conservation programs? If so, you're in the… Read more
FutureMakers: Resources to inspire students for sustainability
Regional
Tuesday, October 29
Tuesday, October 29
Instead of messages of doom, FutureMakers provides students in grades 4 to 7 with the knowledge to design a thriving sustainable future. The decision-making power is put into students… Read more
Wild Spaces Recreation Dialogues: Wolverines - Creston
Creston Valley, Regional
Tuesday, October 29
Tuesday, October 29
What climbs mountain peaks all winter, eats frozen carcasses and prefers solitude? Join Wildsight on October 29 to hear about the elusive wolverine. Read more
Home Retrofit Fair
Invermere
Sunday, November 10
Sunday, November 10
With a fall chill in the air, many animals are busy preparing their winter homes. We too could benefit by making our homes more cozy and protected from cold winter… Read more
Wild Spaces Recreation Dialogues: Mountain Goats—Kimberley
Regional
Wednesday, November 13
Wednesday, November 13
Hear from local wildlife experts about their work researching recreation’s impacts on mountain goats across the seasons, and learn about collaborative efforts to protect mountain goat populations throughout the Kootenays. Read more
Bighorn Sheep Citizen Monitoring
Invermere
October 15 - November 15
October 15 - November 15
We are holding a monthly Bighorn sheep monitoring event. No experience is needed to be a citizen science sheep monitor, just the ability to walk and be outside for 4… Read more