Workshop or Presentation

Nature is all around us—surprisingly abundant, sometimes fragile, and often overlooked. In this thoughtful and encouraging presentation, Alex Bodden, President of the South Okanagan Naturalists’ Club (SONC), will explore how anyone can begin noticing and appreciating the natural world, starting right outside their own back door. Even if you don’t know much about birds, plants, […]

In this thoughtful and thought-provoking presentation, Don Gayton—acclaimed Summerland-based ecologist and creative non-fiction author—shares selected readings and reflections from his forthcoming manuscript, Settler Stories. Blending local history, ecology, climate insight, and wry humour, Don explores the layered relationships between people and place in the Okanagan-Similkameen. His storytelling weaves together the settler experience, shifting landscapes, and […]

Join naturalist and longtime Princeton resident John Henry for a fascinating slideshow presentation exploring the ancient fossil beds of the Princeton area. These remarkable Eocene-era deposits offer rare glimpses into a prehistoric world—where ancient fish, insects, and plants were preserved in extraordinary detail. Drawing on his lifelong passion for natural history and local geology, John […]

Invasive species may not look dangerous—but they can do lasting damage to our local ecosystems, agriculture, and even our way of life. In this informative presentation, experts from OASISS will introduce some of the most concerning invasive plants and insects threatening the Similkameen Valley, from puncturevine to Japanese beetles. Learn how to spot them, how […]