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Shaping water stewardship in Canada
September 16
Studies show that a popular East Kootenay lake now has more disturbed shoreline than natural — a situation not seen in any other surveyed lakes in British Columbia's (BC) Columbia…Read more
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
Upcoming events
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
Kimberley Farmers' Market 2025
Kimberley & Cranbrook
June 19 - September 18
June 19 - September 18
The Kimberley Farmers' Market will be serving up fresh produce from local farmers, crafts from local artisans, live music, and delicious food for you to enjoy each Thursday throughout the summer! Read more
Volunteer Opportunity: Turtle Fence Takedown September 2025
Creston Valley
Thursday, September 18
Thursday, September 18
September 18, 10am – Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area Each spring, Wildsight Creston Valley installs a temporary fence to help protect Western Painted Turtles from crossing West Creston Road during nesting… Read more
Wildsight Golden Bear Festival 2025
Golden
Sunday, September 21
Sunday, September 21
Join us for Wildsight Golden’s 3rd Annual Bear Festival, a fun day of learning how to KEEP BEARS WILD! We will hear from bear experts including a local conservation… Read more
Climbing and Forest Play Pro-D Day Camp
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Monday, September 22
Monday, September 22
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center again for a joint Pro-D Day camp this September 22 in Kimberley, BC. The combo camp will have your kids climbing walls and trees in the same day! Read more
Behind the Scenes of Clean Water: Radium water treatment tour
Invermere
Friday, September 26
Friday, September 26
A free tour of Radium’s water treatment and wastewater facilities, to see how clean water is safeguarded. Learn, discuss, ask questions. Meet at the Radium Village Office (4836 Radium… Read more