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Five years after the release of the Old-Growth Strategic Review report, the BC NDP’s momentum towards a “new, holistic approach” to the management of old-growth forests has…Read more
Scat, scrambles and stewardship
September 10
When students step outside the classroom walls and into the wild, something shifts. Learning becomes tactile. For Grade 4 students from Cranbrook's Gordon Terrace Elementary School, it wasn't…Read more
My eight-year-old daughter doesn’t go anywhere without her books. They’re her safety net — her escape from the world. But this summer, when we camped at Kootenay Lake, her pile of books sat untouched.Read more
Wildsight is resuming efforts to obtain an emergency order for the endangered mountain holly fern, after learning last week that B.C. won’t require the proposed Record Ridge mine to undergo an environmental assessment.Read more
What I learned on the river
August 26
"I never anticipated having as much fun as I did," says Maya, a student from Revelstoke, reflecting on a two-week journey along the Columbia River.Read more
Birthing hope in caribou maternity pen
August 26
Just 25 years ago, nearly 250 southern mountain caribou roamed the central Selkirk Mountains of southern B.C. As of 2023, only 25 remained.Read more
Upcoming events
Saturday Bike Valet at Invermere Farmers Market
Invermere
June 14 - September 13
June 14 - September 13
This Summer - Saturdays only - from 9am to 1pm We're stoked to start offering a FREE bike valet service for all visitors to the Invermere Farmers Market. Read more
Wildlife Friendly Fencing: Barbed Wire Removal Work Bee
Creston Valley
Saturday, September 13
Saturday, September 13
Join us to remove derelict barbed wire to help protect wildlife! 📅 Date: Saturday, September 13th ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM 📍 Location: Behind King’s Church, Wynndel Road, Wynndel We hope you… Read more
Nature Walk: Thompson Pack Trail
Creston Valley
Sunday, September 14
Sunday, September 14
These walks are family friendly and will explore various trails and habitats in the Creston Valley. Come out to learn about the ecology of the Creston Valley and have fun… Read more
Teach the Columbia Field Course
Regional
September 13 - September 15
September 13 - September 15
In an incredibly dynamic time for the Columbia River watershed, we would like to invite educators to join us for a three-day, two night adventure that immerses you in… Read more
Potluck supper and Watershed Whodunnit game
Invermere
Tuesday, September 16
Tuesday, September 16
Let's gather for a social evening, getting to know other Wildsight members, volunteers and friends, and tackle a playful water-quality “mystery” game while exploring the key factors that… Read more
Harvest dinner
Elk Valley
Wednesday, September 17
Wednesday, September 17
Show off your 2025 garden feats at our free Harvest Dinner in the EcoGarden. Bring a dish to share for a potluck-style dinner with catered appetizers and dessert by… Read more