With September being the month where human-bear conflicts are typically at their highest, WildSafeBC is preparing for the 9th Annual BC Goes Wild, a month-long celebration of British Columbia’s rich diversity of wildlife.
The province-wide BC Goes Wild celebration hopes to bring awareness to the human-wildlife conflict issue while also promoting ways we can live, work, play and grow in wildlife country.
As part of the celebration, Castlegar WildSafeBC Community Coordinator Tara Pejski and the City of Castlegar are planning a free family movie night on Sept. 14 at the Castle Theatre (185 Columbia Ave). Yogi Bear will start at 7 pm, and everyone is invited to come downtown and enjoy the movie.
WildsafeBC is also running a BC Goes Wild Photography Contest and a colouring contest.
WIldSafe says this is the perfect opportunity to share those picture-perfect wildlife moments or unleash your inner artist. The contests open on Sept. 1 and close on Sept. 30.
You can also follow WildSafeBC Castlegar on Facebook for additional BC Goes Wild events.
Join the conversation online by using #BCGoesWild or tag @WildSafeBC Castlegar on Facebook and Instagram. Share how you live, work, play and grow in B.C. in manner that reduces conflict with wildlife and promotes coexistence for all. And while you are at it, send a copy to Castlegar News at newsroom@castlegarnews.com and we may feature your photo in the paper.
Learn more about BC Goes Wild events and contests at: wildsafebc.com/get-involved/bc-goes-wild/.
WildSafeBC Castlegar is funded by the City of Castlegar, Columbia Basin Trust, the British Columbia Conservation Foundation and the Province of B.C.
