Now hiring: Climate Action Technician, East Kootenay Crew

Climate Action Technician East Kootenay Crew, Youth Climate Corps Contract Dates: Early May to late August, 2026 (exact dates TBD) with the potential for an extension into fall (pending funding and project opportunities). Location: Kimberley is our hub location, with the majority of our work taking place within a 50km radius of town.

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“An excellent example of what the future looks like” – snowless valleys and, for now, snowy mountains

January 27, 2026 by Graeme Lee Rowlands

The snowpack bulletin of the winter shows an above-average snowpack for most of the Kootenay-Columbia. But focusing too much on this high-elevation data risks painting an overly rosy picture.

Join the Youth Climate Corps Kootenays

January 21, 2026 by Lorene Keitch

Applications are now open for both the West and East Kootenay 2026 Youth Climate Corps seasons. Youth Climate Corps is an opportunity to kickstart or further develop your career in climate related fields through multi-month paid contracts.

Now hiring: Climate Action Technician, East Kootenay Crew

January 16, 2026 by Wildsight

Now hiring: Climate Action technician, West Kootenay

January 16, 2026 by Wildsight

Climate Action Technician West Kootenay Crew, Youth Climate Corps Contract dates: Early May to late August 2026 (with the potential to extend into fall, pending funding) Location: Nelson, BC, and area. Occasional travel to project locations further afield such as…

B.C. opens first public comment period for Fording River mine expansion as selenium contamination continues

January 13, 2026 by Simon Wiebe

The proposed expansion of Elk Valley Resources’ (EVR) Fording River coal mine has formally entered British Columbia’s environmental assessment process public comment period.

Another Successful Year for the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

January 13, 2026 by Robyn Skare

Another Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour has wrapped up, and we are feeling incredibly grateful for the community that continues to show up, year after year. Once again, the Key City Theatre was buzzing for two sold-out nights…

Are the creeks really poisoned? A closer look at Zincton’s contamination claims

January 6, 2026 by Wildsight

Online debate about Zincton Resort has intensified including discussion around the idea that the resort would facilitate the remediation and clean-up of local ‘lead-contaminated’ rivers. We take a closer look at that claim.

Winter Warriors: How 7 species survive our region’s deadliest season

January 6, 2026 by Siobhan Winters

From Wolverines and Mountain Goats to Owls and Pikas, here are some of the incredibly adapted ways in which 7 species manage our winters.

Give before Dec 31 to have your donation for the wild matched

December 29, 2025 by Wildsight

Until December 31, every $1 for our wild places and animals will become $2. Make the most of this limited-time opportunity to have your gift matched.

Standing for the future: Why environmental education cannot wait

December 11, 2025 by Monica Nissen

To build a world rooted in reciprocity and respect, we must start with the education we give our children.

Upcoming events

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
Creston Valley
Sunday, February 8
Join us for the Creston Valley’s showing of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival on Sunday February 8st at 7pm.
Forest and Nature School: Winter 2026 Programs
Kimberley & Cranbrook
January 9 - March 13
Using play-based, child-led, emergent curriculum, young explorers are offered time and space to build, play, and engage with one another.
Camp Odyssey Spring Camps
Kimberley & Cranbrook
March 18 - March 27
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for joint Pro-D Day camps in Kimberley, BC. The combo camp will have your kids climbing walls and trees in the same day!
Pro-D Day Camps - Camp Odyssey
Kimberley & Cranbrook
October 24, 2025 - April 27, 2026
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is partnering with Spirit Rock Climbing Center for joint Pro-D Day camps in Kimberley, BC. The combo camp will have your kids climbing walls and trees in the same day!
Summit Screening: Celebrating sustainability & mountain culture
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Saturday, September 19
Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook presents Summit Screening: Celebrating sustainability and mountain culture. A mountaintop presentation of select 50th Anniversary Banff Mountain Film Festival films on September 19, 2026.

Now hiring: Climate Action Technician, East Kootenay Crew

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