Saturday May 3^rd - NATIVE TREES, SHRUBS AND PLANTS

Join Dr. Mike Carlson at the Kalamalka Research Station for an informative presentation on drought resistant native plants and how they can be used in low maintenance gardening.
9.30am - noon
$10 per person Limit 20.
Meet at the Research Station 3401 Reservoir Rd

Saturday May 9^th - GPS GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS

Leigh Pearson of Vernon Search and Rescue will hold an educational morning demonstrating how to use GPS for finding individuals or caches. Bring your own handheld GPS if you have one. Learn how to know exactly where you are.
10am - noon
$10 per person  Limit 10 people

Saturday May 23^rd - NATURESCAPING NATURALLY

Gwen Steele formerly of Dryland Gardens Kelowna  is back again with her great knowledge and wonderful ideas on landscaping. Using native plants will save labour and conserve water in this semi-arid Okanagan climate.
10am - noon
$10 per person Limit 20

Friday May 29^th 8am - 4pm & Sat May 30^th 9am - 3pm - ANNUAL MEGA GARAGE & PLANT SALE

Proceeds go towards the development and promotion of educational programs and the purchase of learning resource materials.

June 6^th 8am - 2pm - ANNUAL MEGA GARAGE & PLANT SALE BARGAIN DAY

Proceeds go towards the development and promotion of educational programs and the purchase of learning resource materials.

Saturday June 13^th - FENG SHUI IN THE GARDEN

Teresa Hwang, a master Feng Shui practitioner ,well known interior & landscape designer, will show how to achieve balance and harmony in your garden and home. A short slide show is included. Be sure to register early for this one.
10am - noon
$15 per person, Limit 20 

Saturday June 20^th - THE ABC’s of PHOTOGRAPHY

Get back to basics and learn about your camera’s features with Tom Skinner. If you are shooting exclusively on Auto then this course is for you. Learn about ISO, shutter speed, depth of field and composition. Bring your camera and manual.
10am - noon
$10 per person, Limit 10 

FRIDAY June 26^th - STARRY SKIES

Come for a wonderful evening. See amazing moon craters and planets through professional telescopes at the best location in the North Okanagan.  Members of the Astronomical Society will be on hand with explanations. Bring your own telescopes or binoculars.
9pm
Admission by donation

Saturday July 4^th - FUN FOR GRANNY AND ME

Suitable for 3-6yr olds. Bring Grandma or Grandpa or? Have fun on the trail with Joanne. There are games for the kids while walking on the trail to the Nature Pond. Prizes and surprises too.
10am - noon
Free, Limit 12 children 

SATURDAY  July 18^th - THE NATURE OF SNAKE

Everything you always wanted to know about snakes. Former Park Warden Scott Alexander will be with us again with his very popular and fascinating presentation - sneaky, slithery, silky snakes. Always a hit with the children.
10am - noon
$10 per person, $15 per family 

SUNDAY July 26^th - ART ON THE HILL

Bring your paints or sketch book and enjoy a sunny morning outdoors. Gardens, flowers, birds and pond we have them all for your enjoyment. Guided by artist  June Mitchell.
10am - noon
$5 per person, $10 per family

Saturday August 9^th  - HOW THE VALLEY WAS FORMED

Over the millions of years a series of natural events shaped the North Okanagan. Geologist Jamie Kidston will point out and explain the historic upheavals and the forces that gave the landscape we see today.
10am - noon
$10 per person

SATURDAY  August  (date to be announced) - HOW THE VALLEY WAS FORMED

Over the millions of years a series of natural events shaped the North Okanagan. Geologist Jamie Kidston will point out and explain the historic upheavals and the forces that gave the landscape we see today.
10am - noon
$10 per person

FRIDAY Sept 25^th - ASTRONOMY ON THE HILL

 Another astronomical  Astronomy Night at the Nature Centre  with Hugh Carter. With Jupiter in the west and a first quarter moon, there will be great sightings. There will be huge telescopes for your enjoyment.
7pm
Admission by donation

TO BE ANNOUNCED