Volunteer Opportunities
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Annual Watershed Cleanup
Annual Watershed Cleanup with the Okanagan Forest Task ForceOnce again our watershed has been disrespected and defiled with a massive abandoned squatters’ encampment up Princeton Rd. The cleanup this year …
5th Annual Bird Watching Walk
You may have seen the recent news stories about the sighting of a rare blue grosbeak in Peachland. The birding experts who were leading that group, will be back in …
Plein Air Painting Class with Wayne Power
Get familiar with your watershed, the place that provides all the water for Peachland! Visit two stunning wilderness locations and paint them! Acclaimed local artist and art educator, Wayne Power …
B’s Watershed Watch Update March 13, 2025
Barb Haley, Watershed Watch Chair My Observations Date: March 13, 2025 @1000 Area: Somewhere off the side of Princeton Road Temperature: -2C Weather: Overcast, kinda snowy Wind: Light Visibility: Excellent Conditions: Fun Observations: So all the trees decided …
WORLD WATER DAY 2025
Please help us celebrate World water Day – this year’s theme is The Future of Water. What is the future of water in the Okanagan, in BC, in Canada? From …
B’s Watershed Watch Update March 08, 2025
Barb Haley, Watershed Watch Chair My Observations Date: March 08, 2025 @1500 Area: Fir Lane Temperature: +2C Weather: High overcast, light intermittent flurries Wind: Light Visibility: Excellent Conditions: Fun Observations: Definitely Spring! At this time of day the …
B’s Watershed Watch Update January 31, 2025
Barb Haley, Watershed Watch Chair My Observations Secret Skating Pond… Date: January 31, 2025 @1500 Area: Fir Pond Temperature: 0C Weather: Foggy Visibility: Good Conditions: Excellent Observations: Waiting for some …
B’s Watershed Watch Update January 18, 2025
Barb Haley, Watershed Watch Chair borrowed from FireSmartBC: By observing the well-managed greenery and bountiful community garden of Stellat’en First Nation, it’s easy to see how FireSmart Principles can have …