Workshop or Presentation

Join Todd Davidson, Director of the Princeton Museum, for a fascinating look at the early history of Keremeos as captured in the pages of two of the Similkameen Valley’s earliest newspapers—the Keremeos Trumpet and the Princeton Star.In this engaging slideshow presentation, Todd will share stories, headlines, and surprising details that reveal how residents of the […]

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, or […]

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 personal […]

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 to […]