OSCA promotes environmental awareness and participation in the Okanagan-Similkameen region through a variety of educational initiatives and support services.

2009 ECOstudies Program

Our 2009 ECOstudies Program is now available. Click here for more information.

Okanagan Basin Thru-Hike May 14-25

The Okanagan Basin Thru-hike is a fund-raiser to bring attention to the pressing need to preserve Okanagan Valley bird breeding habitat and bird wintering habitat around San Blas, Mexico. The thru-hike will traverse the entire length of the Okanagan Valley from May 14-25, 2009 with stops at communities along the way. The 250 km hike is meant to raise money and awareness of the habitat requirements of neo-tropical migrants in BC and in Mexico. To get involved you can hike a section of the valley, make a pledge per kilometre or per bird, or donate a pair of binoculars to directly encourage young birders in San Blas to learn about birds and the value of preserving local bird habitat. You can learn more or get a pledge sheet by clicking the link above. Or you can email to be added to the listserv. This will provide you with a notification when the site goes live.
Click here for more details.

Natural by Design: Sustainable Development for Rural Areas

A forum on planning for sustainable communities - while protecting Okanagan habitats, investing in the green real estate market, and meeting climate action targets. Impossible? Join us to find out!
Tuesday, March 31st 9am to 4pm
Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre, Osoyoos
Click here for complete agenda and pre-registration.

Meadowlark Festival

OSCA initiated the Meadowlark Festival to encourage people of all ages to experience, discover, and explore our natural environment. To learn more about this annual event, please visit the Meadowlark Festival website.