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    Volunteer opportunities

    Job Title: Conservation Coordinator Where: Anywhere in the East Kootenay region, based from your home office FTE or Hours: 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours/week) Starting: January 6, 2025…Read more 
    The churned-up dirt is dusted with autumn leaves and the air is heavy with the scent of decaying foliage as fall transitions to winter.Read more 
    “If you see a problem, you can do something about it. Cuz typically, we created it.” This is how the film Study Aboard starts out, and it sets the appropriate…Read more 
    Wildsight's own Dawn Deydey led a workshop on Tuesday, October 29 with the Outdoor Learning School & Store to officially launch our newest educational offering! FutureMakers is designed for…Read more 
    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 
    I was a lousy student for most of my schooling: I procrastinated on homework, failed courses and was generally unmotivated to learn.Read more 
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    Upcoming events

    Home Retrofit Fair

    Invermere
    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
    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
    Join us on November 14th for Wildsight Revelstoke's Annual General Meeting - we will be reflecting on successes over the past year, as well as reviewing fiscal year statements and… Read more

    Bighorn Sheep Citizen Monitoring

    Invermere
    November 2 - 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
    A night of films, friends and a call to action! New this year: online access to the films so you can watch from anywhere. This is Wildsight Invermere's annual fundraiser. Don't forget our 50/50 Raffle for the Wild! Read more

    50/50 Raffle for the Wild

    Invermere
    October 22 - November 16
    Help us make Wildsight Invermere’s annual fundraising event a SUCCESS! Our 50/50 Raffle for the Wild has launched as part of our 11th Wild & Scenic Film Festival. Proceeds go directly towards Wildsight Invermere's work. Read more
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