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Mission Statement:
"To provide a dynamic local focus for experiencing the natural world of B.C. and for promoting its conservation"
- Indoor meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of the month, September to May (except for December) at 7:00 pm at Penticton Seniors' Drop-In Centre, 2965 South Main Street, Penticton.
- Please bring your own coffee mug ---- New members always welcome.
- Our birding, wildflower, geology, social group meets every Thursday in the north parking lot of Cherry Lane Mall (north of Warren Ave. and east of Atkinson St.) at 9 AM.
- Field Trips are generally made in the spring and fall.
Annual Waiver
Required annually with membership fee
PS Reminder to complete the new waiver – if you have not done so.
Send completed form to Link soncmembership@gmail.com
AGM - Pizza Night Meeting
February 26, 2026
Join us at our February meeting for our Members-Pizza - AGM night.
The pizza is $12 per person, must be prepaid. There will be coffee and tea available or bring your own drink. Dessert will be provided as well. Bring your own plates, cups and utensils.
If someone wants vegan or gluten free let Alex know so we can get the correct amount.
Payment can be made on line via credit card or e-transfer Shirley at sonctreasurer@outlook.com If this does not work for some, please contact Alex at a.bodden@shaw.ca
Our meeting in February is going to be our annual members night. This is an opportunity for those members who take photographs to share their favorite moments in nature. If you would like to participate in the presentations, please put together a slideshow of your favorite pictures over the last year. There will be a 10 minute maximum for each slideshow and it can be on any topic related to nature that you choose. This may be your last holiday, your favorite species of animal, your favorite place or just a general collection of images that you captured over the year. It can be a standalone slideshow or if you wish you can narrate it as well. If you have any pictures of members out in nature, please try to include one or two in your show. Be prepared to answer any questions that members may have after your show.
If you only have a few pictures to share, please send them to me and I will put together a general slide show.
Recent Newsletter
Bird Outings
Thursday birding outings are back!
Trip Outings
SONC Creston Valley field trip summary - May 2024
New for Review
PS Reminder to complete the new waiver – if you have not done so.
Send completed form to Link soncmembership@gmail.com
Feb 8 and 13, 2026 Outdoor Council of Canada – Field Leader Training Certification
- This nationally recognized course will provide participants with Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) training in Field Leader and allow the Field Leader to lead in low-risk terrain as defined by the OCC. The course will be delivered by two OCC certified instructors.
- Two Days: Sunday Feb 8th and Friday Feb 13th
https://outdoorcouncil.ca/event/field-leader-hiking-2/
Oct 14 2025 - Grant Report: BC Nature Club Grant for the Hummingbird Project
Full Info at: Action Needed Now
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