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Central Okanagan Naturalists Club About Us |
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Central Okanagan Naturalists Club About Us |
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Who are we?
The Central Okanagan Naturalists Club (CONC) based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, is a group dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of nature in the Central Okanagan Valley. It has active groups interested in birding, botany, conservation, education, hiking in the summer (easy, moderate, and more challenging), skiing (cross-country and downhill) in the winter. CONC holds monthly meetings with informative and interesting speakers. Many members participate on local, regional, and provincial bodies whose interests reflect ours. CONC is involved with the Christmas Bird Count and with the Okanagan Mountain Park Birding Blitz.
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When do we meet?Meetings are now held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, September to June, at 7:00 p.m. at Evangel Church, 3261 Gordon Street, just south of KLO Road, Kelowna Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. with a business meeting, including the introduction of guests and new members. Following a brief break (usually around 8:30) a member or guest presents a slide show or discussion on a subject of interest to the club. Previous presentations have included canoeing, hiking, travel to various parts of the world, botany, etc. The October meeting is a chance to show off the slides and photographs you took over the past year. The January meeting is the Annual General Meeting and in February we have Club Banquet. |
How do you join us?You can attend one of the monthly meetings and pay your dues there. Alternatively, you can send your name, address, and dues to P.O. Box #21128. Orchard Park P.O.Kelowna, B.C., V1Y 9N8, Tel. 861-3694 Dues are $30 for singles, $42 for families, $14 for students, and covers September of one year through August of the next. |
The Newsletter.
To submit articles contact Kitty Green, 765-1737. Drop articles off at Second Tyme Around, at the corner of Spall and Springfield, or mail to Kitty Green at 1508 Lund Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1P 1L1. Deadline for submissions is the 14th of each month. |
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Click here for Membership Application
Membership entitles you to a monthly (except July and August) newsletter, Central Okanagan Naturalist, a subscription to the bi-monthly B.C. Naturalist from the Federation of BC Naturalists, and participation on various trips and outings. |
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Executive for 2006-2007
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Directors for 2006-2007 |
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President |
Don Guild |
768-3334 |
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Donald Flook |
860-9751 |
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Vice President |
Fiona Flook |
860-9751 |
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Rick Gee |
763-0124 |
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Past President |
Bob Fulton |
707-0793 |
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Peg Emigh |
861-3694 |
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Secretary |
Linda Blancher |
868-2009 |
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Peter Green |
765-1737 |
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Treasurer |
Bob Fulton |
707-0793 |
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Lesley Robertson |
763-5698 |
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Doreen Wierenga |
765-7410 |
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Committee Persons (Contact people for our many activities) |
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Avocet Program |
Les Gyug |
769-5907 |
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Botany |
Peter Green |
765-1737 |
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Conservation Committee |
Alice Hargreaves |
769-5812 |
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Ecological Reserves |
Don Guild |
768-3334 |
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Federation of B.C. Naturalists (F.B.C.N.) |
Donald Flook |
860-9751 |
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Hikes - General Information |
Rick Gee |
763-0124 |
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Hosts Committee |
Bev Thomas and Shirley Fitzpatrick |
762-7610 860-1576 |
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Library |
Sherrell Davidson and Milita Wells |
491-8146 762-9004 |
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Memberships |
Peg and Bill Emigh |
861-3694 |
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Don Wilson and Rick Gee |
763-8036 763-0124 |
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Newsletter |
Kitty Green |
765-1737 |
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Ornithology Program |
Gwynneth Wilson and Howard Braun |
763-5698 768-4339 |
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Young Naturalists Club of Kelowna (YNC) |
Fiona Flook |
860-9751 |
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