Are you a nature lover, bird watcher, hiker, gardener, member of a naturalist group or just curious about butterflies and other amazing natural phenomena?
You can explore springtime in the Nicola Valley with the Nicola Naturalist Society, hosts of the 2025 BC Nature Spring conference and AGM, May 22-24.
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Enjoy outdoor nature activities? Want to get out there plus help keep our natural environment healthy and welcoming? The BC Nature Conference begins May 22. Information at:
Dianne contact: dianne.islandartist@gmail.ca
Member of the South Okanagan Naturalists
