BC Timber Sales promises to protect caribou habitat in Revelstoke-Shuswap region

What do the latest snowpack surveys mean for the summer ahead, and the future of B.C.'s power system?

Artist highlights mine impacts on Elk Valley wildlife in new commission

Defending wildlife, water and wild places in Canada’s Columbia and Rocky Mountain regions.

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Wildsight is adding its voice to the chorus of outrage at the BC government’s overreaching Bills 14 & 15.Read more 
Selenium concentrations downstream of Elk Valley mines are allowed to be up to 28 times higher than what's considered safe for aquatic life — but a public comment period offers an opportunity for change.Read more 
Warm spring days have us dreaming of summertime in the Kootenays. But before you head out on your local waterways this year, Wildsight is urging you to consider the impact…Read more 
Since 2022, Shuswap Wildlife Monitors have been out on highways to alert drivers when bighorn sheep are on the road, ultimately reducing the number of hits.Read more 
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 
Using only the stars and Earth’s electromagnetic fields to navigate, tens of thousands of birds are taking to the night sky to make their way to our region right now.Read more 
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Backyard Farmers Spring Social & Info

Kimberley & Cranbrook
An information session for the Backyard Farmers Program and a chance to meet with other garden enthusiasts. View event 

Columbia Lake Weed Pull

Invermere
Led by the fun and knowledgeable weed-busting folk from East Kootenay Invasive Species Council, we'll head out on trails, shoreline or access tracks… View event 

Old Growth Run — Revelstoke

Revelstoke, Regional
Join Wildsight for a 5km fun run near Revelstoke, visit some big trees, and learn all about these rare stands of old growth Inland Temperate Rainforest! View event 

Columbia River Field School

Regional
The Columbia River Field School is a summer learning adventure for students aged 15-18. Participants will paddle key sections of the Canadian side of… View event 

Go Wild!

Regional
Go Wild! challenges youth through a six-day wilderness backpacking trip into the spectacular Kootenay backcountry. Go Wild! isn’t just a backpacking trip: it… View event 

Camp Odyssey

Kimberley & Cranbrook
A nature-based day camp in Kimberley & Cranbrook, where kids spend their days exploring and playing outdoors in a safe, structured, and fun environment. We hike, garden, learn wilderness survival skills, craft, play games... View event 

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