“The Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance (OSCA) is pleased to announce that we have secured the services of Shauna Sprules as Program Coordinator for the 2024 Meadowlark Nature Festival. Our previous Coordinator, Paul Lockington, has stepped aside to join the board of directors of OSCA but will be actively assisting as needed to ensure a smooth transition. As a long time …
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- ECOstudies Environmental Education Program – Helping kids to become stewards of our unique local environment, by involving them in hands-on, fun and accessible programs throughout the Okanagan and Similkmeen. The Program promotes education on local habitats and wildlife.
- Outreach and Educational Programs – Supporting environmental outreach to communities and industry groups in the South Okanagan and Similkameen.
- The Meadowlark Nature Festival – Considered one of Canada’s premier outdoor nature celebrations, offering over 80 environmental tours and events held under the open air. Recently voted the ‘Best Annual Community Event in the South Okanagan’ by readers of Okanagan Life Magazine.
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