Forests, water and our future: A community conversation

Join an evening of community conversation about our forests and watersheds next Wednesday, April 15th. Experts Dr. Garry Merkel and Dr. Younes Alila will join Wildsight conservation specialists Eddie Petryshen and Tim Chapman at Grist and Mash Brewery in Kimberley for this panel and community discussion. Residents will learn about how industrial forestry is changing the hydrology of our watersheds…

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We’re Hiring! Environmental Program Coordinator

April 27, 2026 by Wildsight Invermere

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference with climate & conservation programming in the Columbia Valley this summer? The Environmental Program Coordinator is a summer position that will have the opportunity to both support and lead programs…

A legacy of love

April 24, 2026 by Lorene Keitch

Marjan Patterson’s gift for the wild honours the legacy her parents left and continues the work they started more than 50 years ago. Watching her granddaughter play with bugs and explore the natural world, Marjan can see it — the…

Forests, water and our future: A community conversation

April 7, 2026 by Wildsight

Volunteer Opportunity: Bank Swallow Monitoring

April 1, 2026 by Wildsight Invermere

Help Monitor Bank Swallows in the Columbia Valley Are you interested in learning more about Bank Swallows and their fascinating nesting habits? Do you have a pair of binoculars and a bit of time this spring and summer? We are…

Golden Branch: We’re hiring! Camp Counsellor

March 26, 2026 by Wildsight Golden

Get Wild! Summer Day Camp Location: Golden, BC (In-person) Compensation: $21/hr Terms: 30 hours/week | June 22 – August 21, 2026 (flexible start date, no later than June 26) Core Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00…

Golden Branch: We’re hiring! Environmental Education Coordinator

March 26, 2026 by Wildsight Golden

Get Wild! Summer Day Camp Location: Golden, BC (In-person) Compensation: $25/hr Terms: Full-time (35 hours/week) | June 15 – August 26, 2026 Core Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (8-week camp) About Wildsight…

Wildsight requests independent review of Fording River mine expansion impacts

March 25, 2026 by Simon Wiebe

Wildsight has asked Canada to appoint an independent panel of experts to review the environmental impacts of a proposed mine expansion in British Columbia’s Elk Valley.

We’re looking for volunteer photographers

March 24, 2026 by Wildsight

Photos are extremely powerful—inspiring people to care for and steward our wild places. Wildsight is seeking to connect with amateur, semi-pro or professional photographers who are passionate about conservation and willing to share their talents with us for…

Golden Branch: We’re hiring! Invasive Plant Program Coordinator

March 17, 2026 by Wildsight Golden

Wildsight Golden – Community Invasive Plant Program Term: 14-week contract position Dates: May 11 – August 14, 2026 Hours: 30 hours/week Wage: $24/hour Location: Golden, British Columbia Do you enjoy working outdoors, care about protecting local ecosystems, and like…

Old-growth mural gives back to the forests that inspired it

March 16, 2026 by Siobhan Winters

When a couple approached New Denver artist Petra Hekkenberg’s display at a market, she was surprised when it wasn’t her prints they were interested in: it was the Beech tree she’d line-drawn on her booth’s…

Upcoming events

Columbia River Conversations: Mid Arrow Lakes Reservoir tour
Regional
Sunday, May 3
Columbia River Conversations is a series of immersive, one-day field tours exploring the river that shapes our region.
Kimberley Farmers' Market Talks
Kimberley & Cranbrook
April 13 - May 5
Join us for a casual, open conversation about the Farmers' Market season ahead! Kimberley Farmers' Market Coordinator Sparta Humphreys is hosting a series of Market…
Creston Valley Bird Fest 2026
Creston Valley
May 8 - May 11
Get ready to spread your wings and join us for an unforgettable celebration of feathered friends and the vital wetlands they call home during their annual migration north.
Kimberley Cranbrook AGM
Kimberley & Cranbrook
Tuesday, May 12
Join us on Tuesday, May 12 for an evening of community, connection, and fresh air at our Branch AGM and Garden Work Party! To start…
Columbia River Conversations: Duncan Reservoir tour
Regional
Saturday, May 16
Columbia River Conversations is a series of immersive, one-day field tours exploring the river that shapes our region.

Forests, water and our future: A community conversation

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