Allan Brooks Nature Centre

• North Okanagan groups mark World Water Day with beach cleanup

  Two North Okanagan groups hosted a cleanup at Kal Beach, picking up garbage left behind on the shores that may contaminate the water.

  Environment

  Mar 22, 2023
  
• If Okie’s Groundhog Day prediction is right it’s going to be an early B.C. spring

  "We used a stuffed marmot because we don't have it in our hearts for keeping a wild animal penned up for a 30 second prediction," she said.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2023
  
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• Groundhog Day: Stuffed toy ‘predicts’ early spring for Okanagan

  The Allan Brooks Nature Centre near Vernon used a stuffed toy instead of a real groundhog or marmot on Feb. 2, saying hibernating animals should be left alone.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2022
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• Okanagan Okie: Yellow-bellied marmot is B.C.’s answer to Groundhog Day

  This week, the Allan Brooks Nature Centre in Vernon announced that it was bringing the classic Groundhog Day celebration to B.C. and the Okanagan.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2022
• Okanagan residents watch as raptors soar over Allan Brooks Nature Centre

  "People want to know raptors, they are so fascinating because we can’t get close to them."

  Lifestyle

  Aug 27, 2021
• Non-profit organization in Okanagan seeking nature-loving volunteers

  The Allan Brooks Nature Centre in Vernon is seeking volunteers to help the organization.

  Canada

  Mar 27, 2021
• The raptors are taking flight in Vernon

  The Allan Brooks Nature Centre in Vernon is hosting a raptors experience, showcasing six birds of prey. They include Spitfire the Peregrine Falcon, Jury the Turkey Vulture, Elton the Spectacled Owl, a Harris’ Hawk called Tuari, a Golden Eagle named Goldie Hawn and a Kestrel named Twain.

  Environment

  Jun 27, 2018
• Fire crews respond to Vernon grass fire

  Fire crews responded to a grass fire near the Allan Brooks Nature Centre in the Vernon area Tuesday afternoon.

  Apr 3, 2018
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• Celebrating raptors and their important work in nature

  Raptor's prey on smaller birds, but that doesn't intimidate wildlife interpreter Robyn Radcliffe.

  Environment

  Jul 18, 2017