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Defending wildlife, wild places, and clean water in Canada’s Columbia and Rocky Mountains.

Working locally, regionally and globally to protect biodiversity and encourage sustainable communities in Canada's Columbia and southern Rocky Mountain region. HOUSE RULES
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10/16/2026

REMINDER TO VOTE OCT 17! Municipal elections are here —this is your opportunity to choose your mayor, councillors and school trustees.

Vote4Tomorrow has created an easy outline of where candidates in each BC community stand on current issues, including environmental and climate. (visit https://www.vote4tomorrow.ca)

Most candidates also have platforms available online, or can be reached by phone or email.

With two elections running simultaneously, things can feel a little confusing and overwhelming. But this is an important opportunity to vote for who YOU want making decisions for your community!

10/15/2026

Whitebark Pine is a keystone species in the Canadian Rockies that grows in harsh, windswept alpine environments. These trees play a critical role in stabilizing steep, rocky slopes and provide critical high-calorie food for alpine wildlife like bears, squirrels, and Clark's Nutcrackers.

Sadly, the species faces a myriad of challenges from a changing climate and Whitepine Blister-Rust - an introduced fungal disease which has had devastating impacts on Whitebark Pine populations.

Our East Kootenay YCC was in the field last month with the Whitebark Pine Ecosystem Foundation of Canada supporting their restoration work to protect the future of the species.

The crew helped collect caged cones from previously identified rust-resistant trees. Extracted seeds are used for genetic testing and planted to create future generations of rust-resistant trees.

They also got the chance to plant Whitebark Pine seedlings in an area that had been impacted by wildfire. The crew was helicoptered in to remote, alpine sites and helped to plant 15,000 trees!

Check out this article for a deeper dive on Whitebark Pine and its importance to our high elevation ecosystems: https://wildsight.ca/2023/09/19/saving-seeds-in-the-subalpine/

10/14/2026

Step into a temperate rainforest on a hot day and you can feel it: the forest has its own climate.

You’re not imagining it. Healthy forests create cooler, more humid conditions beneath the canopy. Trees provide shade, release moisture through their leaves, and help soils retain water—keeping forests, streams and surrounding landscapes cooler and more resilient during hot, dry periods.

During BC’s 2021 heat dome, researchers found our temperate forests were, on average, 4°C cooler than regional temperatures.

In a warming climate with increased wildfire and drought, these differences matter. Cool, moist forest refuges provide important habitat for plants and animals, while helping our landscapes withstand heat and drought.
Our temperate rainforests are more than just stands of trees. They are living, breathing systems that create and maintain the conditions life depends on.

10/10/2026

78% of young Canadians report climate change impacts their overall well-being, with more than half feeling fearful, anxious, or powerless (Galway & Field, 2023).

This doesn’t just apply to youth, either. People all over the world are struggling to reconcile with the environmental plights we face.

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we focus on one of the most important things we can do to empower a generation with hope: sharing environmental knowledge.

Environmental education addresses eco-anxiety directly by replacing passive climate worry with active curiosity, empathy, grounded sensory experience, and community connection. When we recognize the strength and resilience of the natural world, we build the creativity and empowerment to protect it.

Whether taking your child for a walk in the forest and showing them the miraculous things there, taking a quiet moment of stillness in a natural setting, or supporting one of our outdoor programs — pledge to share inspiring environmental knowledge with youth in your life.

10/07/2026

Our East Kootenay YCC crew were busy beavers a few weeks ago. ..no, literally. 🦫

They teamed up with Columbia Wetland Stewardship Partners to construct 'Beaver Dam Analogues' (BDAs), which use local, natural materials to mimic real beaver dams.

Beavers play critical roles in shaping wetland health and biodiversity. In upland areas where beavers are no longer present, BDAs offer a way to increase the amount of water that can be stored within the landscape. Prolonging water's latency on the landscape is particularly important under changing climate conditions.

The analogues are constructed by weaving vegetation and sediment through wooden posts to slow the passage of water.

The construction of these BDAs is an important part of protecting wetlands by increasing the complexity and connectivity of habitats and the resilience of riparian ecosystems in the Columbia Valley. Youth Climate Corps

10/06/2026

🚨 Cobwebs like this can ensnare birds, bats, and important insects, and lead to fatal consequences. Fall is a critical time for birds as they migrate unbelievable distances through our towns and cities, and many individuals seek out hedges and shrubs for safety and to roost in overnight. 🚨

Please turn to other decorations that don’t pose a risk for wildlife. 🎃👻

Spread the word to friends and neighbours so we can work together and keep our festive decor wildlife-friendly.

10/05/2026

Wildsight’s education programs help today’s youth understand the wild places on their doorstep — and give them the tools to care for them.

Your gift can bring a young person onto the water, into the forest, and up close with the mysteries in nature that make our world extraordinary.

Will you chip in to help build a future of hope for our youth — and the wild places they will inherit?
https://www.wildsight.ca/giveforkids

10/03/2026

The word ‘habitat’ comes from Latin, meaning ‘it lives’, ‘it has’, or ‘it holds’. Even the root of the word shows us that habitat is synonymous with survival. It provides everything necessary to support the lives that occupy that space.

Today, on World Habitat Day, we reflect on both the thriving and dwindling habitats that are vital not only to our wildlife, but to us too.

Today, take a moment to reflect on a wild space or a species that you love — and consider what we stand to lose. Pledge to spread awareness and reverence for our wild places, and do what you can as an individual to protect these irreplaceable habitats.

09/30/2026

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we take time to reflect on the history and ongoing impacts of colonialism, and to honour the survivors, families, and communities who continue to carry this history.

We’re grateful for the First Nations we have the opportunity to work alongside, and for all the work they do to protect the places and species that make this region so special — from threatened Mountain Caribou and old-growth forests to rivers, wetlands, and watersheds.

Indigenous Nations are leading important efforts to safeguard ecosystems, uphold connections to land and water, and shape a healthier future for these places. Today and every day, we recognize their leadership and the importance of deepening relationships grounded in respect, collaboration, and action.

09/29/2026

Wildsight offers eight educational programs to get students outside and into nature. There, they experience awe and wonder, find space for difficult emotions, and discover that the natural world holds endless beauty, meaning, and inspiration.

In turn, these young people yearn to care for and protect the precious places that they come to love.

But sadly, many youth today experience paralyzing fear about the future of the climate and environment — and feel helpless as they face the reality of losing so much.

Remaining hopeful in these times is everything. And environmental education helps children move from fear towards understanding, from understanding towards action, and from action to hope.

Will you make a gift today to help bring more students outdoors for hands-on learning that builds the knowledge and confidence they need for the future?

Please visit https://wildsight.ca/giveforkids?source=Facebook+-+Post+-+2 to donate.

📸Photos:
1,2,7-Morgan Mitchinson
3,6-Jenny Rae Bateman
4-Julie Anne Davies
5-Drew Leiterman

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Kimberley, BC
V1A1Z6

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http://www.wildsight.ca/

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