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Classroom with Outdoors now offers fall programs— free of charge, too
Ecological field trips available this September and October; both spring and fall programs are now free of charge
Columbia Basin, B.C. — One of Wildsight’s environmental education programs is offering a fall series for the first time this September.
Newest River at Risk: Trading Wilderness for Power at Ventego Creek
Ask the Province to STOP moving at-risk fish into areas they don’t belong.
Background
As of August, 2010, there are 24 creeks and rivers in the backcountry north of Golden that have proposals for micro-hydro, independent power projects (IPPs).
Glacier-Howser power project back on frontburner
The proponents of the Glacier-Howser independent power project have resubmitted their application to B.C.’s environmental assessment office, in a move already being slammed by the NDP.
Golden goes after invasive weeds
The Town of Golden has initiated a pilot program to fight invasive species of weeds within the community. The Golden Community Weed Program is a partnership between the town and Wildsight and is designed to educate residents about how to identify these noxious weeks and to give advice about how to get rid of them.
Golden's Community Weed Program
It’s nearing the end of summer and invasive plants are forming tough little seeds so they can take over even more ground next year. While some weeds are merely nuisances, others are dangerous to have around—they threaten biodiversity, can be toxic to livestock and can choke out native plants. But how can you tell the difference?
