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    A Trouble in the Headwaters film tour is coming to the Kootenays

    October 27
    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 
    Kootenay Forest Lands

    A new era begins for the Elk Valley's Kootenay Forest Lands

    October 23
    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 

    Record Ridge mine faces legal challenge as push for protections continues

    October 9
    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 

    Why I teach the wild: A conversation with Dave Quinn

    October 9
    In honour of our 25th anniversary of Wildsight Education, we're featuring some of the amazing educators, powerful programs and memorable milestones that have made nature-based learning what it…Read more 

    In nature, everyone belongs

    September 17
    "Being in nature creates a feeling of connection; a feeling that you belong. A lot of kids don’t know how to fit into this crazy world.Read more 
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    Upcoming events

    12th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Invermere

    Invermere
    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
    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
    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

    Trouble in the Headwaters: film screening + panel discussion — Fernie

    Regional
    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

    Trouble in the Headwaters: film screening + panel discussion — Golden

    Regional
    Sunday, November 23
    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
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