Nature BC (Thompson-Okanagan Region)
BC Nature is the umbrella organization for naturalists and other conservation-oriented clubs in the province. Its mandate, ” To know nature and keep it worth knowing”, focuses on conservation and natural-history education throughout BC. In cooperation with SOSCP Partners, and working through the three local clubs: the South Okanagan Naturalists, Oliver-Osoyoos Naturalists, and Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists; BC Nature acts to protect significant ecosystems in the South Okanagan and Similkameen valleys. These local clubs carry out a wide variety of public education projects including running numerous field trips for all ages, participating in the annual Meadowlark Festival and are active in supporting conservation of wildlife habitat.
Contact Person(s): Bob Handfield, Regional Representative
Questions? Contact us with any questions by calling: (250) 490-8225
What's New?
- New SOSCP Guide to Establishing a Regional Conservation Fund
- Union of BC Municipalities endorse policies protecting the environment
- Nature Conservancy of Canada wins award for Darkwoods project
- H-2-Oh! The amazing story of water at Penticton Museum
- Twin Lakes Ranch – only $300,000 needed to secure property
- Wineries support South Okanagan conservation