A new era begins for the Elk Valley's Kootenay Forest Lands
Record Ridge mine faces legal challenge as push for protections continues
Defending wildlife, water and wild places in Canada’s Columbia and Rocky Mountain regions.
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The federal Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has ruled that the proposed expansion of the Fording River coal mine in BC’s Elk Valley requires further assessment due to…Read more
Although new logging plans currently appear to be on hold in the St. Mary's valley, that pause should not be mistaken for protection. Recent field tours have helped demonstrate what's at stake.Read more
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
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
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.
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Wildsight Revelstoke AGM
Revelstoke
Join us at the Revelstoke Community Centre for the Wildsight Revelstoke Annual General Meeting.
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Raffle for the Wild
Invermere
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…
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Wild & Scenic Film Festival ONLINE!
Support Wildsight Invermere's 12th annual fundraiser from afar! Get online access to all ten films in our Wild & Scenic Film Festival program, to…
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Local Colours 2025
Creston Valley
Join us for Local Colours: Creston’s Outdoor Photography Show, an inspiring evening of nature, art, and storytelling. Local photographers will share stunning images and the stories behind their work on Friday, November 21, fr
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Trouble in the Headwaters: film screening + panel discussion — Fernie
Regional
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.
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