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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. |
photo: Les Gyug Arrowleaf Balsamroot - Balsamorhiza sagittata
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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. |
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The Newsletter.
To submit articles contact Teresa M. Smith tmsmith.rio@shaw.ca
Deadline for submissions is the 4th Tuesday of each month.
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Click here for Membership Application Click here for CONC Activities Policy
Membership entitles you to a monthly (except July and August) newsletter, Central Okanagan Naturalist, a subscription to the quarterly B.C. Naturalist from BC Nature (the Federation of BC Naturalists) and participation on various trips and outings.
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Executive for 2011
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Directors for 2011 |
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President |
Fiona Flook |
250-860-9751 |
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Vice President |
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| Past President | Don Guild | 250-768-3334 |
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Secretary |
Pat Westheuser Brenda Thomson |
250-769-6605
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Treasurer |
Peter Campbell | 250-452-6959 |
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Committee Persons (Contact people for our many activities) |
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Avocet Program |
Les Gyug |
250-769-5907 les_gyug@shaw.ca |
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Botany |
Peter Green |
250-765-1737 |
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Conservation Committee |
Don Guild |
250-768-3334 guilds@telus.net |
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Ecological Reserves |
Don Guild |
250-768-3334 guilds@telus.net |
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BC Nature (F.B.C.N.) |
Don Guild |
250-768-3334 guilds@telus.net |
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Hikes - General Information |
Rick Gee |
250-763-0124 rdgee@shaw.ca |
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Hosts Committee |
Bev Thomas and Shirley Fitzpatrick |
250-762-7610 250-860-1576 |
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Library |
Sherrell Davidson and Etta Scotter |
250-491-8146 778-478-4115 |
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Memberships |
Peg and Bill Emigh |
250-861-3694 wemigh@shaw.ca |
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Don Wilson and Rick Gee |
250-763-8036 250-763-0124 rdgee@shaw.ca |
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Newsletter |
Teresa Smith |
250-860-9133 tmsmith.rio@shaw.ca |
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Ornithology Program |
Gwynneth Wilson and Howard Braun |
250-762-6876 gwynnethwilson@yahoo.ca 250-768-4339 |
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Young Naturalists Club of Kelowna (YNC) |
Fiona Flook Pat Westheuser |
250-860-9751 donaldandfiona@shaw.ca 250-769-6605 hughwest@shaw.ca |
| To contact the Webmaster, e-mail Teresa M.Smith. tmsmith.rio@shaw.ca |
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