OUR MISSION

The Shuswap Naturalist Club, with members in Salmon Arm BC 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.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Shorebirds of Salmon Arm Bay
Sep 6
Shorebirds of Salmon Arm Bay

This short hike will explore shorebirds in Salmon Arm Bay - Part I.

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Larch Hills Mushrooms, Lichens, Mosses and More
Oct 4
Larch Hills Mushrooms, Lichens, Mosses and More

This trip features exploration trails and roads above the Larch Hills Nordic Society Chalet.

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Meeting and Presentation
Oct 6
Meeting and Presentation

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Salute to the Sockeye
Oct 9
Salute to the Sockeye

Through several short hikes, we will explore terrestrial and aquatic life on the Adams River.

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Shuswap River at Kingfisher Salmon and Birds
Oct 18
Shuswap River at Kingfisher Salmon and Birds

Through several short hikes, we will explore salmon spawning grounds along the Shuswap River, as well as nearby birds, mammals and riparian vegetation.

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Birds, Mammals and Fish of the Adam’s River
Nov 1
Birds, Mammals and Fish of the Adam’s River

Through several short hikes, we will explore terrestrial and aquatic life on the Adams River.

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Park Hill Mushrooms
Nov 8
Park Hill Mushrooms

Mushroom expert Mitch Milgram will take us on a tour of the Park Hill trail network to introduce us to the many beautiful mushrooms and other plants that usually can be seen at this location in the autumn.

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Kids Christmas Bird Count
Dec 13
Kids Christmas Bird Count

Along with Nature Kids BC we will conduct a Christmas Bird Count for children.

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Christmas Bird Count
Dec 20
Christmas Bird Count

This event is the annual Christmas Bird Count.

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LOCAL NATURE NEWS

Save Shuswap Songbird Committee

Is anyone is interested in breathing life into this committee and heading up a group of interested members? We need to get more information out to the public about indoor cats as an option and ways to protect and encourage birds. Please let Janet Aitken know if you are interested.

Beware of Scam Website!

A scam has been brought to our attention. Beware — “birdsanctuaryofshuswap@gmail.com” is asking for e-transfers to support the building of a new sanctuary in the Larch Hills. No such activity is taking place to the best of our knowledge and the website is based in Kansas. We noted numerous errors as well as misidentified bird photos showing species that do not occur in this part of the world. Requests to have the site removed have been sent to the appropriate authorities.

Listening to the Land - A New Co-op Radio Initiative

Our local co-op radio (CKVS-FM) is developing a program to feature field recordings from local ecosystems wetlands, forests, lakeshores, and grasslands - paired with ecological interpretation, storytelling, youth voices, and creative response. The intention is to deepen community connection to place through listening. Learn more here.