Submitted by Wildsight

We are living in the midst of giants.

You are invited to come learn about the old forests in your own backyard, and uncover how we can help protect these old growth giants for future generations.

With old growth forests disappearing at alarming rates, Wildsight, a nonprofit conservation and environmental education organization based in the region, is engaging people across the Columbia Basin this June to learn about our ancient forests.

Eddie Petryshen (Conservation Specialist) or Jenna Schulhof (Columbia Valley Conservation Coordinator) will take you on a journey through these majestic places, all while discussing related history, threats, opportunities, and the current state of old growth in B.C.

Together, we will explore how policy reform can change our forestry practices for the better, and equip you with the knowledge to push for these changes from your elected officials.

“The Columbia Basin supports diverse, rare and endangered old growth forests, including the globally unique Inland Temperate Rainforest,” shared Petryshen. “Many of these old growth forests are in our backyard.

We are only just starting to understand the complexity of these forests, but what we do know for certain is that wildlife, clean water, and our climate all need healthy and biodiverse forests to flourish.”

Events are happening in Creston, Golden, Fernie, Invermere, Kimberley/Cranbrook, Nelson, and Revelstoke this June. To learn more, visit wildsight.ca/events

Lead image: Staubert Lake Old Growth cedar. Photo credit: Siobhan Williams

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