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Life in a burnt forest
April 22
From the first heat-sensing beetles drawn in after wildfire to the woodpeckers, rodents, and owls that follow, explore the regenerative steps that transform a scorched forest into one that teems with life.Read more
Join an evening of community conversation about our forests and watersheds next Wednesday, April 15th. Experts Dr. Garry Merkel and Dr. Younes Alila will join Wildsight conservation specialists Eddie Petryshen…Read more
Wildsight has asked Canada to appoint an independent panel of experts to review the environmental impacts of a proposed mine expansion in British Columbia’s Elk Valley.Read more
Photos are extremely powerful—inspiring people to care for and steward our wild places. Wildsight is seeking to connect with amateur, semi-pro or professional photographers who are passionate about…Read more
When a couple approached New Denver artist Petra Hekkenberg’s display at a market, she was surprised when it wasn’t her prints they were interested in: it was the…Read more
For the past four winters, I’ve taught a Winter Wonder program to the same incredible group of students at Kimberley Independent School.Read more
Upcoming events
Columbia River Conversations: Kinbasket Reservoir tour
Regional
Saturday, April 25
Saturday, April 25
Columbia River Conversations is a series of immersive, one-day field tours exploring the river that shapes our region. Read more
Co-Community Cleanup 2026
Kimberley & Cranbrook
April 20 - April 25
April 20 - April 25
This all-ages event is a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors, team up with family and friends, and do your part to give Cranbrook and Kimberley a spring clean. Read more
Spring Bird Walks - April 26 Corn Creek Marsh
Creston Valley
Sunday, April 26
Sunday, April 26
April Bird Walk! 9:30-12:00 pm on Sunday, April 26 Corn Creek Marsh (Discovery Centre) On the lead up to the 13th anniversary of the Creston Valley Bird… Read more
Pro-D Day Camps - Camp Odyssey
Kimberley & Cranbrook
October 24, 2025 - April 27, 2026
October 24, 2025 - April 27, 2026
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for joint Pro-D Day camps in Kimberley, BC. The combo camp will have your kids climbing walls and trees in the same day! Read more
Columbia River Conversations: Mid Arrow Lakes Reservoir tour
Regional
Sunday, May 3
Sunday, May 3
Columbia River Conversations is a series of immersive, one-day field tours exploring the river that shapes our region. Read more
Creston Valley Bird Fest 2026
Creston Valley
May 8 - May 11
May 8 - May 11
Get ready to spread your wings and join us for an unforgettable celebration of feathered friends and the vital wetlands they call home during their annual migration north. Read more