Experience the wonders of nature at Vernon’s own Allan Brooks Nature Centre, committed to promoting the enjoyment of nature and increasing awareness of habitat conservation through environmental education and nature-related activities. Every visit is an adventure filled with learning, exploration, and discovery, with exhibits showcasing our region’s diverse flora and fauna and engaging educational programs led by our expert guides. Join us to discover the beauty of our natural world together.
Allan Brooks Nature Centre offers visits to your classroom from November through April. These programs have been designed to suit each grade level from pre-k to grade 7, are curriculum based and focus on the ecosystems and wildlife of the North Okanagan. Each consists of a presentation, an opportunity for students to see wildlife furs and bones, and participate in an activity (time allowing). The Pre-K and K-1 programs run approximately 45 minutes while programs for older students run 60 minutes.
Click the link to learn more about Nature in the Classroom:
https://abnc.ca/programs/nature-in-the-classroom/
Allan Brooks Nature Centre offers 4-day long nature camps through July and August! Each week our camps will be offered Tuesday – Friday. Half-day and Full day camps are available, with late pick-up options.
Get your children outdoors this summer with hands-on, fun-filled learning at Allan Brooks Nature Centre! Children will learn about our local ecosystems and wildlife through outdoor lessons, play, crafts, games, and activities!
Click here to learn more and see all the camp options:
https://abnc.ca/programs/summer-camps/
Big things are growing outdoors this season! Join us for a one-day, festival-style celebration of nature, learning, and community across the Okanagan and Similkameen.
Connect with inspiring groups like the Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society, BC Bats, Ribbons of Green Trails Society, and the Armstrong Wetlands Association. Enjoy 15-minute “Nature Nibbles” talks, foraging hikes and hands-on activities for kids and adults, and plenty of chances to explore and network. Stay fuelled all day with Samosa Joe serving fresh coffee, muffins, and delicious samosas. Come curious – leave inspired!
One of the Okanagan’s most anticipated wildlife events is returning this summer. The Raptors Performance Series will take place June 20–24, 2026 at the Grassland Theatre at Allan Brooks Nature Centre, bringing audiences face-to-face with some of nature’s most powerful and awe-inspiring birds of prey.
Tickets for this limited-run event go on sale April 10 at 5:00 AM and are expected to sell quickly.
Presented in partnership with The Raptors, this five-day series features live flight demonstrations and educational presentations led by expert handlers. Guests will experience the thrill of watching hawks, owls, eagles, and vultures soar overhead while learning about their behaviours, habitats, and importance in our ecosystems.
Click the link HERE to learn more and see the showtimes and ticket prices!
The Allan Brooks Nature Centre Society gratefully acknowledges the financial assistance of