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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
There are finally signs of improvement on water pollution from metallurgical coal mining in B.C.’s Elk Valley. But the Elk Valley’s water pollution problem is far from resolved, and it likely won’t be for many decades. Read more
Southern Mountain Caribou are a threatened species, and they're disappearing fast. Tell Environment Canada that it must act now, before it's too late. Send a pre-written letter today.Read more
Wildsight applauds the City of Revelstoke for passing a motion to bring forward a resolution to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), urging the province to protect the Rainbow-Jordan…Read more
Nominate a conservation champion
February 11
Do you know a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to protecting nature or environmental education in the Columbia Headwaters region? Nominate her for the 2026 Ellen Zimmerman Award…Read more
Environmental groups, represented by Ecojustice, are taking the Government of Canada to court over its more than 11-year delay in fully mapping critical habitat for threatened Southern Mountain Caribou.Read more
Upcoming events
Whitebark Pine Awareness Day
Golden
Wednesday, March 18
Wednesday, March 18
GNARLY PINES What loves cold, windy ridge-tops, has purple-coloured cones, and needles growing in bunches of five? The whitebark pine! These trees play an important role in mountain… Read more
Climate Café Series 2026: Café #3 Energy Transitions
Golden
Monday, March 23
Monday, March 23
The climate crisis is one of the most pervasive and impactful phenomenons happening in our society, affecting almost every aspect of our lives including the economy. Read more
Toad Watch 2026 Online Training Session
Revelstoke
Wednesday, March 25
Wednesday, March 25
Toad Watch is back! To launch our 2026 season, we will be hosting an online training session on Wednesday March 25th at 6pm. Read more
Spring Pre-loved Clothing Market Invermere
Invermere
Thursday, March 26
Thursday, March 26
The Spring Pre-loved Clothing Market is a place to keep textiles out of landfill and keep quality items in circulation in the Columbia Valley. Shop affordable pre-loved fashion — good for your wardrobe, better for the planet. Read more
Camp Odyssey Spring Camps
Kimberley & Cranbrook
March 18 - March 27
March 18 - March 27
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
Wildflowers and their Wonderful Ways
Golden
Saturday, March 28
Saturday, March 28
Join naturalist Bryan Kelly-McArthur to explore wildflowers and their wonderful ways of pollination and seed dispersal, their fantastic color variations, and their visitors and residents. Read more