NORTH OKANAGAN NATURALISTS' CLUB

Vernon, British Columbia

KNOWING NATURE AND

KEEPING IT WORTH KNOWING

The North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club is a member of BC Nature, the Federation of British Columbia Naturalists. Founded in 1951, our club remains active locally and provincially, enjoying experiences in nature, sharing our knowledge and passion with others, and protecting our natural environment.


On this page are listed upcoming events. The public is welcome at all club events, unless stated otherwise. See our Membership page to learn how to officially join NONC and support our efforts.


The North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club acknowledges the presence of the traditional, ancestral and unceded land of the Syilx and Secwepemc peoples who have resided here since time immemorial. We recognize, honour, and respect the Syilx / Secwepemc lands upon which we live, work, and play.

Monthly Meeting

See dates and details at right. On the first Wednesday of the month (September through May), at 7:00 pm. at the Schubert Centre, 3505 30th Ave., Vernon, in the Emerald Room. Visitors welcome!

Weekly E-Message

Once a week, usually on Monday, NONC members receive a Weekly Message by e-mail. This is a compilation of club news, observations, notices and photographs collected over the past week.

Our logo shows Kalamalka Lake with its turquoise waters and the grasslands of Kal Park. Enderby Cliffs represent one end of the North Okanagan valley through to Camels Hump on the other end. The Arrow-leaved Balsamroot represents the sun which plays a big part in this region. And for the birders and bluebird nest program volunteers there is a little bluebird feather.

Design by Lee Brinkman, October 2022

MONTHLY MEETINGS


NONC monthly meetings are held in the Emerald Room at The Schubert Centre for Seniors, 30th Ave., in downtown Vernon. No entry fee. Members and non-members welcome. Coffee and cookies served!


Next meeting : WEDNESDAY, April 3rd, 7:00 pm.

Our speaker will be Anna Warwick Sears of the Okanagan Basin Water Board, speaking about droughts.


SATURDAY NATURE WALKS

Join us Saturdays at 9:00 am. Visitors welcome. Dress for the weather. We do a lot of birdwatching, so bring binoculars if you have them. No dogs please. See list below.


DR 1 & 2 are generally suitable for almost anyone, of any age. However, if you have issues of mobility and/or stamina, you should speak to the leader before attempting.


DR 1 Easy — Suitable for most people. Mostly paved or good-surface path, fairly level with some gentle climbs.


DR  2 Moderate — Suitable for most walkers and hikers with no mobility or endurance issues. May have longer distance with steeper hills and switchbacks, some uneven and rough path.


March 23rd - 9am Dr 2

Join the North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park: Grassland, Corral, Cairn, Lookout and Kidston trails. About a 5 km loop. Easy; good trail surface, some tree roots, some short climbs. Meet by the kiosk in the main parking lot in the park, at the end of Kidston Road. Contact Harold at hikerharold@gmail.com


March 30th - 9am DR1

Join the North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club for a birding outing to Birdie Lake at Predator Ridge.  Meet at the trail parking lot on the left side of Birdie Lake Drive, opposite Havencrest Place, as you drive towards Sparkling Hill Spa Resort.  Walk to Birdie Lake for a loop and back..  Contact Marnie/Paul at mpw660@telus.net


April 6th - 9am DR 1

Join the North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club for a Nature Walk to the Salmon Trail in Lumby.  Take Hwy 6 and as you enter Lumby, turn right onto Faulkner Ave and then right onto Bessette St to the parking lot at the trail entrance. Contact Norbert at  nmaer10s@gmail.com


April 13th - 9am DR 2

Join the North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club for a Nature Walk to Middleton Mountain Lower Trails: Neumann Connector and Creed Loop. About 3 km loop looking at Spring wild flowers and birds. Some climbing on trail switchbacks and some flat sections. Meet at the trail access just west of the intersection of Middleton Way and Mt. Ida Drive. Park on the south side of Middleton Way. Contact Harold at  hikerharold@gmail.com




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