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    This September, Wildsight is inviting Columbia Basin residents to camp, explore and learn with us along the Columbia River through two ‘Columbia River Conversations’ Field Tours designed around interactive learning…Read more 
    Wildsight, Stand.earth and Wilderness Committee are calling for urgent action as new research sounds the alarm on imminent danger to southernmost caribou from logging.Read more 
    How would the world look if we honoured the champions of this Earth? Those that protect the landscapes we love and defend wildlife that can't speak for themselves? It…Read more 
    The Youth Climate Corps (YCC) East and West Kootenay crews launched their season by joining forces on a wildfire risk reduction project that combined on-the-ground training with climate…Read more 
    Bank Swallows are a species at risk and have been facing one of the largest population declines for any species in Canada - an estimated 93-98% of the Canadian population…Read more 
    When he speaks, he draws from two worlds — ancient and immediate. A member of the Ktunaxa Nation's Akisqnuk Band, Faro Burgoyne stood before an audience interested in water conservation…Read more 
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    Upcoming events

    Join Wildsight Conservation Specialist Eddie Petryshen and Wildsight Revelstoke's Reanne Harvey to learn about the old growth logging still occurring north of Revelstoke — and explore what it means for our local caribou. Read more

    Let's go hiking - with kids!

    Invermere
    Sunday, July 20
    Did you enjoy hiking pre-kids and now wish to continue with kids, but aren’t sure where or how to start? We're running another 'intro to hiking with… Read more

    Columbia River Field School

    Regional
    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

    Go Wild!

    Regional
    July 27 - August 1
    Go Wild! challenges youth through a six-day wilderness backpacking trip into the spectacular Kootenay backcountry. Go Wild! isn’t just a backpacking trip: it’s an education in backcountry… Read more

    Summer cleanups at Lake Enid

    Invermere
    June 18 - August 13
    Beloved by many, Lake Enid is a beautiful spot for nature appreciation, camping and outdoor recreation. Over summer it can become over-used, and unfortunately a bit abused, so we… Read more

    Camp Odyssey

    Kimberley & Cranbrook
    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
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