Events

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR

The World's Best Mountain Films

Saturday January 7, 2012

7:30pm at Key City Theatre

Tickets - $22 available:

In Kimberley at Black Bear Books & Video

In Cranbrook at Key City Theatre box office - Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm and Sat 11am-3pm Ph-250-426-7006

Learn all about types of soils, gardening methods, companion planting, seeds and more. You’ll be planning what you want to grow, mapping your garden, and studying seed an array of seed catalogues. You’ll also have an opportunity to join in a group seed order.
Wednesday, January 25 - 6:30 – 9:30pm – location: Wildsight office
Workshop fee: $10

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· Learn ways to save money
· Find out how to utilize efficiency incentives

Enjoy an informative presentation, engaging speakers and a free dinner. Please bring your own cup, plate and utensils!

Tues January 31st 2012
6pm to 9pm
Invermere Community Hall

Come out to our monthly meeting, held the third Wednesday of every month at 7PM at the Wildsight Office at 891 2nd Avenue.

Of particular interest is the 15 minute "Passion to Action" public input period. If you have something you would like to bring to Wildsight's attention this is where to do it!

We look forward to seeing you

Saturday, Feb 18,2012 at 7pm
On the big screen at McKim Theatre, Kimberley
Doors open at 6pm - Beer & wine on sale
Tickets - $12 in advance/ $15 at door if available
Tickets at Blackbear Books & Video(noon-9pm) & Snowdrift Cafe in Kimberley and High Country Sports in Cranbrook
Proceeds to Wildsight Kimberley/Cranbrook's local projects.

About the Film

Awards

Dr. Glynnis Hood, associate professor at Augustana (U.of A.) campus Camrose, Alta. and author of The Beaver Manifesto. Beavers have an important influence on nature’s ability to withstand drought while providing habitat for many other species. Is it a pesky rodent or water superhero? Glynnis will discuss her latest research that shows there is much more to beavers than meets the eye.

Trash Talk

Free Waste Reduction Workshop!

Learn what you can recycle. Talk about sustainable practices and composting. Find out what to do with extra household items.

Enjoy an informative presentation, engaging speakers and free food!
Bring your own cup, plate and utensils!

To Register: tammy@wildsight.ca

MON FEB 27TH INVERMERE COMMUNITY HALL | 6PM-9PM

Trailer - http://vimeo.com/16474090

‘Going local’ is a powerful strategy to repair our fractured world—our ecosystems, our societies and our selves

Saturday, March 3

Invermere Community Hall • 5:30 to 6 pm

Members and the public are invited to join Wildsight staff, volunteers and directors for this, our 25th annual general meeting. We’ll keep it short, beginning at 5:30 and wrapping it up at 6 pm. We will offer a few highlights of 2011 and launch our visionary new Strategic Plan.

Kayak Circumnavigation of Ellesmere Island

Join local scientist, adventurer, author and speaker Jon Turk, traveling into the Polar ice by ski and kayak to circumnavigate Canada's Ellesmere Island and experience the ice on a scientific, spiritual, and emotional level.

Sponsored by Wildsight's Elk River Alliance to celebrate World Water Day

Sunday March 18, 2012

There will be an important meeting at 7PM on March 19th at the Elk's Hall. MLA Bill Bennett will be seeking feedback on the Resource Road Act. Background information is available at http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/mof/nrra/index.htm

Jakob Dulisse, wildlife biologist and photographer from Nelson, B.C. Jakob and John explore the world of predator-prey relationships and examine the delicate balance between life and death. Stunning photographs depict the diversity of wildlife around the globe including giant salamanders, carnivorous plants, glowing mush- rooms, living fossils, as well as species unique to the Columbia basin.

Thirsty for Ideas?

Wildsight Invermere Branch and hosts Green Drinks Special Edition - Blue Drinks

Tuesday, March 20th
Angus McToogles (upstairs)
5:30pm to 7:00pm

Join us for an informal discussion on the 2012 Canada Water Week theme: Discover Your Water Footprint.

Spread the word. Bring your friends. Just come.

Green Wheels
When: March 26th, 2012
Where: Invermere Community Hall
Time: 6 to 9pm

Food and drinks will be served so please bring a plate, utensils and cup.

Come and learn about bats living in the local area: their biology, distribution, and behavior. Also discover new findings about their overwintering habits, and efforts underway to reduce the spread of White Nose Syndrome—a major threat to bat populations in North America. Cori Lausen is one the leading bat experts in B.C.

The seed-lover’s workshop! Learn all the ins and outs of growing sprouts in your kitchen and preparing for the gardening year by starting seeds early indoors. Plant some seeds of your choice in starter mix and receive a sprouting kit, all yours to take home.
Wednesday, March 28 - 6:30 – 9:30pm – location: Wildsight office
Workshop fee: $10 plus $10 supplies
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Join us at the Elk Valley Branch AGM before the Think Tank Cinema Screening of Spoiled.

5PM Art Station Upper Room
6PM Pot Luck Dinner/Bring your own dishes
7PM Think Tank Cinema presents Spoil - Arts Station Theatre

Hundreds of millions of people, businesses and governments around the world unite each year to support the largest environmental event in history – Earth Hour.

Award-winning author and investigative journalist Andrew Nikiforuk will speak at the Fernie Heritage Library on Monday April 2 at 7:00 pm.

Mr. Nikiforuk will be speaking primarily about his recent books, Empire of the Beetle: How Human Folly and a Tiny Bug Are Killing North America's Great Forests and Tar Sands: Dirty Oil and the Future of a Continent.

Lesley Anderton, retired geology instructor from Castlegar, B.C.

Wed April 4 at 7:30pm
College of the Rockies Lecture Theatre,Rm 250,Cranbrook
Admission by Donation

Film-82 min

Join us to celebrate Jumbo Wild!
This story isn't over yet!

Meet at 6:30pm at the Invermere Community Hall.
Bring signs, placards, banners and be ready to take to the streets for Jumbo Wild!
At 7pm, we will be back at the Invermere Community Hall for an evening of images, speakers and an open mike!
More info: www.jumbowild.com

Thurs April 12 at 7:00pm
Centre 64, Kimberley
Admission by Donation

Film - 82 min

Thursday April 12, 2012- Following Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Telling Us?

Centre 64, Kimberley

Wildsight Kimberley/Cranbrook Annual General Meeting

The AGM (short & sweet) will include:

- A review of our 2011 financials
- Election of 2012 Board of Directors
- The past year in review

All members and interested public are welcome to attend.

Royal Canadian Legion Auditorium, Revelstoke, BC

Event Summary:

This event celebrates the amazing, beautiful and unique Great Bear Rainforest on the Pacific Coast of BC, through films, photos, guest speakers, and a discussion.

Come out to our monthly meeting, held the third Wednesday of every month at 7PM at the Wildsight Office at 891 2nd Avenue.

Of particular interest is the 15 minute "Passion to Action" public input period. If you have something you would like to bring to Wildsight's attention this is where to do it!

We look forward to seeing you

Co-existing with grizzly bears in the Creston Valley

Free evening presentation

April 18, 2012, 7:30 p.m.

Prestige Rocky Mountain Resort, Cranbrook

Dr. Michael Proctor will speak about recovering threatened grizzly populations, re-establishing regional connectivity, and providing adaptive options for climate change.

Start your Earth Day celebrations early with the world premiere of "Surviving Progress" at Think Tank Cinema at the Community Centre on the big screen, followed by a Green Drinks Social.

Then on Earth Day (the 22nd of April) come out and check out (and contribute) to the Freecycle, check out the latest trashion trends on the Trashy But Flashy runway, and swap some seeds.

An Indoor, Uptown Celebration of Our Great Outdoors (the Kootenays!) with photographer Brad Hill and NHL great Scott Niedermayer!

Local wine, cheese, beer and appies mingler!

Join us at the stunning Royal Alexandra Hall in Cranbrook for a celebration of the Kootenays!

To get a tantalizing teaser, check out Brad Hill's stunning images: www.naturalart.ca

Start your Earth Day celebrations early with the world premiere of "Surviving Progress" at Think Tank Cinema at the Community Centre on the big screen, followed by a Green Drinks Social.

Then on Earth Day (the 22nd of April) come out and check out (and contribute) to the Freecycle, check out the latest trashion trends on the Trashy But Flashy runway, and swap some seeds.

Meet us at Reflection Lake starting at 5:00 pm for a shoreline clean-up and bird watching or to clean your favourite local trail. At 6:00 pm, we will gather at the Reflection Lake for the annual potluck dinner. Please bring gloves, rubber boots, chair, plate/cup/fork/spoon, and a dish for the potluck.

Meet at Reflection Lake at 6:30pm

Come and learn about Golden' Wildsight's activities and how you can get involved.

The Sparwood Public Library presents:

K. Linda Kivi
Kootenay Author and Naturalist

7:00 PM Tuesday, April 24
Sparwood Public Library
Refreshments served.

Author and editor of six books including two novels.:
If Home is a Place
Letter from Lubumbashi
The Purcell Suite: Upholding the Wild
The Inner Green (with Eileen D. Pearkes)