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Biodiversity Event – The Interwoven Life of the Slocan Watershed

By |2026-10-08T13:03:24-07:00September 16th, 2026|

Biodiversity Event: Our community gathered for a morning of discovery and connection, journeying through the Slocan Watershed's remarkable landscape. The event was well received by all who attended. Event Highlights Elliot Tonasket, Okanagan Syilx Knowledge Keeper, opened the event with traditional song and storytelling about salmon in the Upper Columbia Basin. He carries the message [...]

Ways of Knowing – Blending Indigenous Wisdom with Environmental Education

By |2026-10-08T13:55:59-07:00September 16th, 2026|

With the help of generous donations and grants a program called The Ways of Knowing has been developed which blends Indigenous teachings, experiential outdoor learning with BC science curriculum objectives. 2026 - Students and teachers experienced Box Lake2025 - Bonanza Creek Old Growth ForestStudents and teachers from grades 5, 6, and 7 at Lucerne [...]

Foreshore Ecology Event – Kohan Gardens

By |2023-08-13T16:04:28-07:00July 29th, 2023|

Join us for a unique educational event at the Kohan Gardens Sunday August 27th 9:30-11am. This interactive outdoor science museum-style event aims to foster a deeper understanding of the importance of foreshore conservation and the delicate balance of shoreline ecosystems. Participants of all ages can engage in exciting activities at various [...]

Summit Lake Toad Fest

By |2026-10-08T13:54:59-07:00July 29th, 2023|

Toadfest is a yearly event sponsored by Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) at Summit Lake Provincial Park, usually in August when the toads are migrating from Summit lake to the uplands. Up to 20,000 toad-lets are safely moved across the highway. The western toad is a Species of Special Concern [...]

iNaturalist

By |2026-10-08T15:47:45-07:00September 22nd, 2020|

What is iNaturalist?iNaturalist is an app for observing, learning, recording and biodiversity mapping. iNaturalist is an opportunity for everyone to learn about, record and collaborate with others. Slocan Lake iNaturalist Community Portal An interface and portal has been created to map local observations. By building our collective and recorded knowledge, we are in a [...]

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