What I learned on the river

"I never anticipated having as much fun as I did," says Maya, a student from Revelstoke, reflecting on a two-week journey along the Columbia River. "It was hard, but the support I gained from my peers really helped me through it." Maya was one of 16 teens who joined this summer's Columbia River Field School, a 15-day…

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

August 27, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

Wildsight is resuming efforts to obtain an emergency order for the endangered mountain holly fern, after learning last week that B.C. won’t require the proposed Record Ridge mine to undergo an environmental assessment.

What I learned on the river

August 26, 2025 by Lorene Keitch

Birthing hope in caribou maternity pen

August 26, 2025 by Lorene Keitch

Just 25 years ago, nearly 250 southern mountain caribou roamed the central Selkirk Mountains of southern B.C. As of 2023, only 25 remained. The stark numbers tell the story of a herd on the brink of disappearing.

Reclamation isn’t enough: Research shows coal mines leave lasting water pollution

August 25, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

When a coal mine closes, we’re told that reclamation will return the landscape to something close to what it once was. But new research from Alberta shows that even when fully reclaimed, pollution continues to flow.

The proposed Zincton ski resort won’t get an environmental assessment. Where to from here?

August 20, 2025 by Amelia Caddy

In late July, after almost 18 months of deliberating, the B.C. government decided to bypass an environmental assessment for a proposed new ski resort in the province’s spectacular Selkirk Mountains. Instead, the 5,500-hectare Zincton development will…

A must-visit summer experience: The 2025 Kimberley Farmers’ Market

August 11, 2025 by Robyn Skare

Now in its 11th season, the Kimberley Farmers’ Market is in full swing and brimming with energy. Located in the heart of downtown Kimberley BC, this vibrant market draws locals and visitors alike with its unique blend of fresh food…

DIY Air Filter Workshop empowers Golden residents to breathe easier during wildfire season

July 25, 2025 by Wildsight Golden

Last summer, smoke was a regular part of our lives here in Golden. With wildfire seasons becoming longer and more severe across British Columbia, communities like ours are feeling the impact of prolonged exposure to smoke-filled air.

Revised Fording River mine expansion still poses unacceptable risks to aquatic and terrestrial life

July 25, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

Bighorn sheep, grizzly bears and native fish populations would suffer if a proposal to expand British Columbia’s biggest coal mine by over a third of its current size is approved.

We’re hiring: Communications & Philanthropy Technology Specialist

July 24, 2025 by Lars Sander-Green

Wildsight is seeking a part-time Communications & Fundraising Technology Specialist to join our team, helping to maintain and improve our CiviCRM database and Wordpress websites to help deliver effective communications, engagement and fundraising efforts.

Wetlands: Our unsung water pollution-fighting heroes

July 21, 2025 by Simon Wiebe

In southwestern Alberta, one unassuming wetland downstream of an abandoned coal mine has been silently removing dangerous pollution for decades. Could it hold answers for British Columbia’s Elk Valley?

Upcoming events

Nature Trivia with Wildsight Revelstoke
Revelstoke
Thursday, September 4
Join Wildsight Revelstoke for a fun evening of Nature-themed Trivia with local quizmaster Ben Jammin! Entrance is by donation, and we will have snacks…
Repair Café at the Revelstoke Farmers Market
Revelstoke
June 7 - September 6
Wildsight Revelstoke is hosting a Repair Café at our booth at the Revelstoke Farmers Market this summer, on the first Saturday of each month.
Discover the Ecology of Cottonwood Island: Guided Nature Walk with Jim Smith
Creston Valley
Sunday, September 7
Explore the incredible ecology of the Creston Valley on a fun and educational guided nature walk. Join us Sunday, September 7 from 9–11am for…
Saturday Bike Valet at Invermere Farmers Market
Invermere
June 14 - September 13
This Summer - Saturdays only - from 9am to 1pm We're stoked to start offering a FREE bike valet service for all visitors to the Invermere…
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.

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