The magical fungi of the Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness: a photo story

Dive into the miraculous fungi and slime moulds of the Rainbow Jordan Wilderness north of Revelstoke.

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What does the BC election mean for conservation?

October 28, 2026 by Wildsight

The election is over and the Conservative Party of British Columbia now has a decisive mandate to lead the province for the next four years. It’s a sea change after nearly a decade under an NDP government.

A Season of Food Sustainability and Resilience

October 26, 2026 by Trixie Pacis

One of Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook’s longest-standing priorities is supporting local food sustainability. Gathering around the table with family and friends for Thanksgiving reminded us that food is much more than a commodity—it’s a foundation of community…

Nelson pilot project tackles bear attractants and food waste

October 26, 2026 by Lorene Keitch

In Nelson this past summer, it wasn't unusual to turn a corner and chance upon a lumbering brown bear rooting in the grass, or a couple bear cubs feasting in a fruit tree. Community members saw heightened bear activity…

Closeup shot of slime mould Badhamia Utricularis. Photo by Ryan Durand

The magical fungi of the Rainbow-Jordan Wilderness: a photo story

October 26, 2026 by Reanne Harvey

Dive into the miraculous fungi and slime moulds of the Rainbow Jordan Wilderness north of Revelstoke.

We are hiring! Program Co-Manager

October 17, 2026 by Wildsight Invermere

Do you have a passion for the environment and an interest in working with a local, non-profit organization? The Wildsight Invermere Branch is accepting applications for a Program Co-Manager. The position is a maternity leave coverage for 1…

Wild & Scenic Film Fest returns to Invermere on November 14!

October 14, 2026 by Wildsight Invermere

The 13th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns to Invermere & tickets are now on sale! GET YOUR TICKETS One BIG night of films, story telling, shared food and drink, and friends (that’s you!) brings us together with…

A Season of Local Food, Community & Connection

October 6, 2026 by Trixie Pacis

The 2026 Kimberley Farmers’ Market wrapped up an incredible 14-week season with 12,150 visits (that’s nearly 10% more than last year) and 51 unique vendors—but the market’s growth was about more than attendance.

Simple steps to save birds: Effective DIY solutions for window strikes

September 25, 2026 by Wildsight Golden

Strategies to Reduce Bird Strikes Each year, millions of birds hit windows and die because they don’t see the glass until it is too late. In Canada, the annual death rate from window strikes is thought to be about…

A trip into the endangered ancient Foster rainforest

September 24, 2026 by Eddie Petryshen

There’s an image etched in my head: rain is falling in a light drizzle and the occasional thunderclap echoes in the distance as we walk through soaking wet ferns and avoid tall spiny Devil’s Club.

Bridging science and hope: How watershed monitoring can make a difference

September 22, 2026 by Simon Wiebe

A river monitoring study in BC's Flathead watershed is giving researchers an inside look into how natural and human-impacted landscapes change over time. Danie Frevola, a Research Scientist at the Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS), has spent three…

Upcoming events

13th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Invermere
Invermere
Saturday, November 14
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is our annual, awesome fundraiser. It’s one BIG night of films, story telling, shared food and drink, and friends (that’s you!). Can't make it to Invermere? You can also watch the films online.
Plant-based potlucks
Kimberley & Cranbrook
October 24 - November 14
We invite you to join us for a plant-based potluck to share dishes, recipes, and knowledge with members of the Kimberley Cranbrook community!
Forest and Nature School: Fall 2026 Programs
Kimberley & Cranbrook
September 11 - December 11
Fall 2026 registration is open for Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook's Forest & Nature School, where play-based, child-led, emergent curriculum gives young explorers the time and space to build, play, and engage with one another.
2027 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Kimberley & Cranbrook
January 8 - January 9
Hold onto your seat—the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is back for its 51st year, and the Banff World Tour is bringing another incredible lineup of adventure, exploration and mountain stories to you!
Camp Odyssey: Pro-D Day Camps (2026-2027)
Kimberley & Cranbrook
September 8, 2026 - April 26, 2027
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!

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