Scroll down to see what is coming up from June through August 2017
For insurance reasons, our field outings are restricted to our members (visitors can join membership-for-a-day). To join the Nicola Naturalist Society click here: Membership Page
Monthly Butterfly Hunts
Join Bob Scafe to search for butterflies in the Merritt area. Mark your calendar – these are the outing dates (all Saturdays):
Coming up: July 8th (note change in date to avoid conflict with the Canada Day weekend) – going to the Douglas Lake grasslands.
Future butterfly outings: August 5 and September 2.
For all butterfly hunts: Meet at Civic Center to car-pool and depart at 9.30 AM. Wear clothing to match the weather (layers), and dry footwear for walking in wet grass. A hat and sunblock are recommended too. Bring water, lunch, binoculars and camera.
For a report on our June butterfly outing click here: June 3rd 2017 outing.
Blooms & Birds – Kane Valley Outing
Saturday June 17th, 8 AM – 4 PM. Meet at Civic Centre to car-pool. Enjoy the wildflowers at Hill’s Homestead and beyond, and the birds in the lakes and woods. Bring lunch, binoculars, camera, walking shoes.
Hill’s Homestead is spectacular in mid-June with many different plants blooming. Photo: ©Alan Burger
Other field outings are being planned for the summer. Keep checking here.
