Wild Stories
Hey — you've stumbled into a fun part of Wildsight's home on the web!
We've collected a bunch of stories here — short, interesting stories about the people, places and things that make up our wild home.
Click on a few — but be warned: getting a taste of place through story can be addictive!
You might want to come back for a visit every now and again: we will keep adding more stories until we run out. (Given there are thousands of wild species, wild places and wild people around here, it could take years! You may as well bookmark this page now…)
Mountain caribou herd will grow with human help
The plot thickens in this story of survival
In the next few years, wildlife scientists will capture, transport and release 40 mountain caribou into this region. The goal is to ‘recover’ local herd populations to higher levels. ... Read more »
It’s not all downhill ‘round here...
Some other things you can do outside this winter
This region is famous for its biodiversity—amongst scientists, anyway. To the general public, though, it’s more famous for the downhill skiing. But what else do people get up to when the weather turns cold? Here’s a sampling.
Ice skating on Lake Windermere ... Read more »
Winter Wonderful things to do
Favourite ways to learn about winter ... Read more »
What kind of winter critter are YOU?
We all have our ways to adapt to the cold
Nature doesn’t shut down in winter. Animals and plants just have different ways of dealing with the cold and darkness, from adaptation to hibernation to migration. But whether they cozy up underground or fly south, life goes on. ... Read more »
5 Hikes we ♥
And why you’ll ♥ them, too
Summer is here and we’re presenting you with a selection of our favourite hikes that range from ‘very easy’ to ‘extreme.’ Please hike respectfully and be Bear Aware.
Columbia Lake Spirit Trail ... Read more »
Students learn backcountry smarts in Golden
Golden is surrounded by backcountry terrain that isn’t as rugged as it may seem. Some sites popular with recreational users include rare and sensitive alpine, wetland and streamside habitats.
Annette Luttermann, an ecologist and Golden resident, spent last summer and fall leading a Wildsight Golden project to promote responsible recreation in the area’s backcountry. ... Read more »
