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1 REGIONAL PARKS Parks Programming March 2021 Birding Kits For Spring Break With spring just around the corner, we’re ready to help you get geared up for Spring Break. Stop into the EECO over the break, March 13 - 28, to pick-up a birding kit. It includes foldable binoculars and a birding checklist. Then choose a Regional Park (or two or three...) to check off the birds that you see! FREE The EECO is open: TUESDAY - SUNDAY, 10:00am - 3:00pm Spring Park Hours Spring hours are now in effect in all Regional Parks and RDCO community parks. Parking lot gates at some parks remain closed until March 31. Do not park in front of gates as it blocks emergency access. On-street parking may be limited. Spring park hours: MARCH 1 - MAY 31, 6am - 9pm Visit rdco.com/pickapark to plan your visit. Regional Parks - Visitor Services 250-469-6140 | [email protected] rdco.com/parks A Great Gray Owl. Black Mountain - sntsk’il’ntən Regional Park

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Parks Programming March 2021

Birding Kits For Spring Break With spring just around the corner, we’re ready to help you get geared up for Spring Break. Stop into the EECO over the break, March 13 - 28, to pick-up a birding kit. It includes foldable binoculars and a birding checklist. Then choose a Regional Park (or two or three...) to check off the birds that you see! FREE The EECO is open:TUESDAY - SUNDAY, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Spring Park Hours Spring hours are now in effect in all Regional Parks and RDCO community parks. Parking lot gates at some parks remain closed until March 31. Do not park in front of gates as it blocks emergency access. On-street parking may be limited.Spring park hours:MARCH 1 - MAY 31, 6am - 9pm Visit rdco.com/pickapark to plan your visit.

Regional Parks - Visitor Services250-469-6140 | [email protected]/parks

A Great Gray Owl.

Black Mountain - sntsk’il’ntən Regional Park

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Partner Program

Park Programs

Roving on Park Trails Our knowledgeable and friendly Park Interpreters will be roving the trails of several Regional Parks over Spring Break, sharing nature tidbits and ensuring that everyone is enjoying their time in the park. They’re happy to see you (from a safe distance) and look forward to connecting with you and answering any park questions. Park Interpreters will be on the trails of Regional Parks at various times over Spring Break. MARCH 13 - 28

The Open Window Sketch Club The Friends of Woodhaven Nature Conservancy Society invites nature enthusiasts to join the international green sketching movement. This Okanagan Regional club will host the first meeting of this three month program through Zoom on March 7. Meet in the morning for inspiration and check-in later in the day to share your discoveries.Check the mailbox in Woodhaven Regional Park for free Bateman Foundation pocket sketchbooks and UBCO critter lists to get you started.Sign-up through their website before March 5 or contact them to join a later session. Registration is limited.friendsofwoodhaven.ca Cost: $10 (membership fee)SUN, MARCH 7, 9:30am & 4:00pm

Shaping the Valley - Volcanoes to GlaciationLearn how the Okanagan Valley took shape and about some of the most well-known rock formations in the valley. Once you’ve registered, you’ll be emailed a Zoom link before the day of the program.FREE THURS, MARCH 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Register Online (CLICK HERE)

Learning from Home Are you involved with at-home learning? We’ve created fun and informative content to help you learn more about some of the natural wonders in parks. Below we’ve hand-picked three videos from our YouTube playlist for home learners to watch. Click and discover more! Storytime: Coyotes and WolvesStorytime: Birds in WinterHow to Make Homemade Ice CreamFollow us on Instagram for even more content: @regionalparks

Online Programs

Behind the scenes of our online programs.

Glen Canyon Regional Park.

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Regional Parks has a full team of staff working hard to keep parks beautiful and safe for everyone. Please do your part when visiting Regional Parks. Take only pictures, leave only footprints. Spring hours (6am - 9pm) are now in effect. Parking lot gates at some parks remain closed until March 31. Visit rdco.com/pickapark to plan your next outing.

The Regional District offers more than 2,500 hectares of parkland, including 74 kilometres of formal trails in 30 regional parks. To reduce the spread of COVID-19, health officials recommend physical distancing – keeping at least two meters between yourself and others. If you aren’t feeling well stay home and visit parks only when you have recovered. For updates on the RDCO’s response to COVID-19, visit rdco.com/covid-19. Be Calm. Be Kind. Be Safe.

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Johns FamilyNature Conservancy

Bertram CreekLebanon Creek Greenway

Woodhaven NatureConservancy

KLO Creek

Scenic Canyon

MissionCreek

Greenway

MissionCreek

Black Mountain -sntsk’il’ntən

Robert Lake

StephensCoyoteRidge

Mill Creek

OkanaganCentreSafe

Harbour

Reiswig

KaloyaKopje

Traders Cove

Raymer Bay

Rose Valley

Kalamoir

ShannonLake

Glen Canyon

GellatlyNut Farm

Gellatly Heritage

Goats Peak

Trepanier CreekGreenway

Antlers Beach

Hardy FallsJohns Family

Nature Conservancy

Bertram CreekLebanon Creek Greenway

Woodhaven NatureConservancy

KLO Creek

Scenic Canyon

MissionCreek

Greenway

MissionCreek

Black Mountain -sntsk’il’ntən

Robert Lake

StephensCoyoteRidge

Mill Creek

OkanaganCentreSafe

Harbour

Reiswig

KaloyaKopje

Traders Cove

Raymer Bay

Rose Valley

Kalamoir

ShannonLake

Glen Canyon

GellatlyNut Farm

Gellatly Heritage

Goats Peak

Trepanier CreekGreenway

Antlers Beach

Hardy Falls

Regional Parks Map

Mill Creek Regional Park.