On the importance of a wild childhood — and the shift I've noticed in my 20 years of teaching

My eight-year-old daughter doesn’t go anywhere without her books. They’re her safety net — her escape from the world. But this summer, when we camped at Kootenay Lake, her pile of books sat untouched.

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We are hiring – Operations Manager and Program Manager

September 12, 2025 by Wildsight Invermere

Do you have a passion for the environment, are you super organized, and interested in working with a local non-profit organization? The Wildsight Invermere Branch is accepting applications for an Operations Manager and Program Manager.

Five years later, BC is still failing to protect old-growth forests

September 11, 2025 by Wildsight

Five years after the release of the Old-Growth Strategic Review report, the BC NDP’s momentum towards a “new, holistic approach” to the management of old-growth forests has slowed almost to the point of regression.

Big Wins in Kimberley and Cranbrook

September 11, 2025 by Robyn Skare

Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook celebrates 2025 raffle winners in Kimberley and Cranbrook. Read about the e-bike and 50/50 winners and share feedback for 2026.

Smoky skies again: speak out

September 10, 2025 by Wildsight Invermere

Although the Columbia Valley has been relatively smoke-free this summer, recent weeks have reminded us of the reality we live with as wildfire smoke once again settled in. Ask anyone on the street, “How was your summer?” and the…

Oh buoy! (Why does buoy placement on lakes matter?)

September 10, 2025 by Wildsight Invermere

This summer, the Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) implemented a buoy tagging system to classify buoys as compliant, legally grandfathered, or non-conforming with zoning bylaws (see: engage.rdek.bc.ca/buoy).

Scat, scrambles and stewardship

September 10, 2025 by Lorene Keitch

When students step outside the classroom walls and into the wild, something shifts. Learning becomes tactile. For Grade 4 students from Cranbrook's Gordon Terrace Elementary School, it wasn't just the sun's warmth on their heads or the…

Wildsight Golden hosts UBC forestry professors to tackle local forestry challenges

September 5, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Last week, Wildsight Golden welcomed professors from the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry for a collaborative visit focused on the unique forest management challenges facing the Golden region. The visit, organized by Wildsight Golden board chair Mathew…

Upcoming events

Nature Walk: Thompson Pack Trail
Creston Valley
Sunday, September 14
These walks are family friendly and will explore various trails and habitats in the Creston Valley.
Teach the Columbia Field Course
Regional
September 13 - September 15
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…
Potluck supper and Watershed Whodunnit game
Invermere
Tuesday, September 16
Let's gather for a social evening, getting to know other Wildsight members, volunteers and friends, and tackle a playful water-quality “mystery” game while…
Harvest dinner
Elk Valley
Wednesday, September 17
Show off your 2025 garden feats at our free Harvest Dinner in the EcoGarden. Bring a dish to share for a potluck-style dinner with…
Volunteer Opportunity: Turtle Fence Takedown September 2025
Creston Valley
Thursday, September 18
September 18, 10am – Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area Each spring, Wildsight Creston Valley installs a temporary fence to help protect Western Painted Turtles from crossing…

On the importance of a wild childhood — and the shift I've noticed in my 20 years of teaching

Wildsight news

We are hiring – Operations Manager and Program Manager

Five years later, BC is still failing to protect old-growth forests

Big Wins in Kimberley and Cranbrook

Smoky skies again: speak out

Oh buoy! (Why does buoy placement on lakes matter?)

Scat, scrambles and stewardship

Wildsight Golden hosts UBC forestry professors to tackle local forestry challenges

On the importance of a wild childhood — and the shift I’ve noticed in my 20 years of teaching

Wildsight renews call for emergency order as B.C. dismisses Record Ridge mine review

What I learned on the river

On the importance of a wild childhood — and the shift I've noticed in my 20 years of teaching

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