About our Club
The
Shuswap Naturalist Club, with members in Salmon Arm and surrounding
areas, is dedicated to the study, appreciation and conservation of our
natural world. The club is an active and respected advocate for
wildlife, natural areas, and the protection of the
environment.
For additional information contact us at
info@shuswapnaturalists.org. Our mailing address is 1740 16th St. N.E., Salmon Arm, BC. V1E 3Z7
Monthly meetings
Meetings
are held on the first Tuesday of each month, September to June. The
October to May meetings are held at 7pm at Salmon Arm Secondary School
Library, Sullivan Campus. Guest speakers give presentations
on a variety of
interesting topics. June and September meetings are
potlucks picnics at local parks.
Annual membership dues
$20 individual; $30
family
Membership benefits
include affiliation with BC Nature, the provincial federation of
naturalist clubs. They publish four newsletters each year.
Membership application form Please complete and mail with fees to the above address, or bring to a meeting.
Nature outings
Walks
led by enthusiastic and knowledgeable club members are held regularly
during spring and fall in local nature areas. View the current
list of outings.
Young Naturalists Club
The Young Naturalist
program
is an exciting nature discovery and environmental action program for
young people 5-14.
Special
interests
Monitoring
Western Grebe nesting
Peter
Jannink Nature Park
Academic
award
Publications - publications and posters are available for purchase at club meetings or at the Brighouse Nature Centre.
Salmon Arm and Surrounding Areas, A Checklist of Birds, 2011
Nature Calendar of
Birds in Salmon Arm
Wild Flowers, Trees
& Shrubs of the Shuswap; a checklist
Birds of the Shuswap (online list, in PDF format, updated 2011)
Poster Series
Birds of the Salmon Arm
Bay, a collection of 5 posters from the watercolour paintings of member Frank Kime.
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