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 : 7:00 pm, Wednesday, January Jan 8th: Guest presenter: The Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society.
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.
Dec 7 – 9am DR 2
Join the North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club for a walk in Kalamalka Park. Start at Red Gate and take the Cairn, Lookout, and Parabola trails to loop back to Red Gate. Two hours-plus and hilly. Meet at the Red Gate parking lot on Kidston Road. Contact Susan at supepghat@hotmail.com
Dec 14 – No walk. The next day is the Christmas Bird Count!
Sunday, December 15 — Christmas Bird Count. Contact Don Cecile <dcecile@shaw.ca> to participate.
Dec 21 – 9am DR 2
Join the North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club for a walk on the Bobcat Trail and others at Predator Ridge. Up to 2 hrs on winding forest trails. Meet at the Trail Parking Hub, on your left as you drive up Birdie Lake Drive, between Birdie Lake and a traffic circle. Contact Harold hikerharold@gmail.com
Jan 4 – 9am DR 1
Join the North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club for a walk on 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
Jan 11 – 9am DR 2
Join the North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club for a walk on the Grey Canal, Blue Jay to Turtle Mountain. Meet at the parking lot at the end of Blue Jay Road (Old Kamloops Road to Goose Lake Road then left on Blue Jay Rd). Contact Jean at Jean.amatt@gmail.com
Jan 18 – 9am DR 1
Join the North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club for a walk on the Grey Canal Trail, Rugg Road north to McLennan Road and beyond a short distance, then return. Park in the trail parking lot on Rugg Road, a short distance off L&A Road. Contact Harold hikerharold@gmail.com
Jan 25 – 9am DR 2
Join the North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club for a walk on the Bear Valley Trail at Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. Meet at the park entrance at the Cosens Bay parking lot on Cosens Bay Road.
Contact Norbert at nmaer10s@gmail.com
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Useful Links
The North Okanagan
Naturalists' Club is a
member of BC Nature,
the Federation of BC Naturalists. Fifty-nine local nature groups, such as NONC, are members of BC Nature.
Friends of Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
Ribbons of Green Trails Society trails
Also see our Contact page for links to other clubs.
