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The federal Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has ruled that the proposed expansion of the Fording River coal mine in BC’s Elk Valley requires further assessment due to…Read more
Although new logging plans currently appear to be on hold in the St. Mary's valley, that pause should not be mistaken for protection. Recent field tours have helped demonstrate what's at stake.Read more
This fall, we're excited to be bringing back-to-back screenings of Trouble in the Headwaters to Fernie, Golden and Kimberley from November 22-24.Read more
Where nature leads, Patty follows
October 24
When you've been teaching environmental education for as long as Patty Kolesnichenko has, you learn a thing or two. Like how exploring microscopic life in a water droplet fascinates…Read more
In early October, Elk Valley residents awoke to news that the Nature Conservancy Canada had sealed the deal on the purchase of more than 45,000 hectares (110,000 acres) of the valley for conservation.Read more
The fight to protect Record Ridge and its threatened species and ecosystems is far from finished. Several major developments have reshaped the story, including some recent legal action and a Wildsight push for protections.Read more
Upcoming events
12th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Invermere
Invermere
Saturday, November 15
Saturday, November 15
One BIG night of 10 films, food/drink, draw prizes, and friends (that’s you!). This is Wildsight Invermere’s awesome fundraiser. Don't miss the live silent auction and online raffle with 3 great outdoor adventures as prizes. Read more
Wildsight Revelstoke AGM
Revelstoke
Thursday, November 20
Thursday, November 20
Join us at the Revelstoke Community Centre for the Wildsight Revelstoke Annual General Meeting. Read more
Raffle for the Wild
Invermere
September 23 - November 21
September 23 - November 21
Ready to go wild? Our online Raffle for the Wild is your chance to score great prizes while helping protect the places we all love—from Lake Windermere’s shores… Read more
Wild & Scenic Film Festival ONLINE!
November 15 - November 21
Support Wildsight Invermere's 12th annual fundraiser from afar! Get online access to all ten films in our Wild & Scenic Film Festival program, to watch at your leisure from… Read more
Local Colours 2025
Creston Valley
Friday, November 21
Friday, November 21
Join us for Local Colours: Creston’s Outdoor Photography Show, an inspiring evening of nature, art, and storytelling. Local photographers will share stunning images and the stories behind their work on Friday, November 21, fr Read more
Trouble in the Headwaters: film screening + panel discussion — Fernie
Regional
Saturday, November 22
Saturday, November 22
Join us for a screening of Trouble in the Headwaters, a 25-minute documentary, followed by a panel discussion with the film's director and featured scientist, as well as local experts and Wildsight forestry staff. Read more