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“Raptors of Canada” with John Neville. Wednesday 10 October 2012, 7 PM at NVIT lecture theatre:

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Alan Burger

John Neville, president of our umbrella organization BC Nature (Federation of BC Naturalists), will visit Merritt and give a presentation “Raptors of Canada” on 10 October (7 PM at the NVIT lecture theatre). John is a renowned recorder of nature … Continue reading →

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Annual General Meeting and Members’ Photo Night – Thursday 20 Sep 2012, 7 PM at NVIT

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Alan Burger

Meet in Room U0001 upstairs at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology on Belshaw Rd. Our AGM will feature short reports on club activities and election of officers. We keep the business portion of the evening short to leave lots … Continue reading →

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Birding outing to the Douglas Lake grasslands and Beaver Ranch Flats – Sunday 16 September, 8 AM – 3PM

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Alan Burger

Join us for a birding trip to the Douglas Lake area to see grassland and wetland birds. The fall migration is underway and we hope to see many grassland specialties, waterfowl and those wonderful Sandhill Cranes. It promises to be … Continue reading →

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Photos from the Harmon Interpretive Forest outing – 26 May 2012

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Alan Burger

Here are photos from the recent field outing to Harmon Interpretive Forest. For a description of this outing go to this page. Click on the thumbnails to see full-size images. Then click the links below the photo to move to … Continue reading →

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Visit to the Harmon Interpretive Forest – 26 May 2012

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Alan Burger

On 26 May 2012 Nicola Naturalists visited the Harmon Interpretive Forest next to Harmon Lake in the Kane Valley. Ed Abels of the Recreation and Trails division of the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Operations (MFLNRO) was … Continue reading →

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Workshop: Basics of Using a GPS – with Murphy Shewchuk. Saturday 21 April, 1 PM at NVIT, room U029

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Alan Burger

Using GPS (Global Positioning System) has become an essential skill in many fields of outdoor activities. This workshop will provide a hands-on introduction for people who have never used a GPS and a refresher for those whose GPS skills are … Continue reading →

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Snowy visit to Harmon Lake Interpretive Forest – photo gallery

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Alan Burger

The Nicola Naturalist Society is considering an agreement with the Recreation and Trails Branch of the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) to help maintain and promote the Harmon Lake Interpretative Forest. The site is on … Continue reading →

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“Sharkwater” – award-winning feature documentary. Wednesday March 28th, 7 PM at NVIT theatre

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Alan Burger

The Nicola Naturalist Society is co-sponsoring the screening of this dramatic and ground-breaking documentary about sharks of the open ocean. The movie will be presented by visiting members of the New Zealand-based Eco-Odyssey Environmental Foundation and any proceeds from the … Continue reading →

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Gardening with native plants in the Southern Interior – an evening with author Eva Durance. Thursday 19 April, 7 PM at NVIT

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Alan Burger

Eva Durance is a well-known naturalist and author from Penticton. She has a wide reputation as a birder, botanist and all-round naturalist. She recently published a book on gardening with native plant species in the BC southern interior. Eva will … Continue reading →

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What we don’t know about mosquitoes: West Nile Virus research in the Nicola Valley. Thursday 15th March, 7 PM at NVIT

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Alan Burger

Bob Davis, formerly a lecturer at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT), has been involved with many different studies of wildlife in the BC interior. Recently he was involved with research into West Nile Virus in the Nicola Valley … Continue reading →

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