Resources

More to discover at the nature centre

Come for a walk around the Grasslands Trail, discover and learn in the Interpretative Centre, explore the naturescape gardens and viewpoints, relax and reflect on one of the many on-site benches, or enjoy a picnic lunch or refreshments under our covered picnic area. Allan Brooks Nature Centre is a family friendly destination for local and out of town visitors alike.

Learn more about planning your next visit to the nature centre here.

ABNC hosts an array of exciting and informative nature-based events that include workshops, family fun nights, trail tours and nature talks.

Keep up to date with all our upcoming events here.

Be a part of our growing community of members that value nature, support the varied events, public programming, educational displays, workshops, and kids camps at Allan Brooks Nature Centre.

Learn more about our memberships here.

RESOURCES

As a pillar in the community for nature and nature education in the greater Vernon area, Allan Brooks Nature Centre is frequently sought out as an informational resource. Here, we have provided a collection of resource links that include such topics as what to do with an injured animal to local nature groups.

ABNC DOES NOT accept birds or wildlife. Please contact one of the many great organizations that focus on helping specific species and wildlife rehabilitation services listed below. 

Injured, Sick or Orphaned Wildlife Resources

BCWP Rehabilitation Team (Kamloops) |  250-573-3242 (ext. 230)  |   Website

Conservation Office Service  |  1-877-952-7277   |  Website

SPCA Wildlife Hotline  |  1-855-622-722  |  Website

OWL Orphaned Wildlife Centre (raptors only)  |  1-604-946-3171  |  Website

SORCO Raptor Rehab Center (Oliver) (raptors only)| 250-498-4251  |   Website

Interior Wildlife Rehabilitation Society | [email protected] | Website

Invasive Species and Stewardship

Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society   https://www.oasiss.ca/

Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship Society   https://www.osstewardship.ca

Local Societies, Groups and Organizations

North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club    https://www.nonc.ca/

Community Bat Programs of BC    https://bcbats.ca/regions/okanagan/

Okanagan Xeriscape Association    https://okanaganxeriscape.org/

Okanagan Basin Water Board    https://www.obwb.ca/

Okanagan WaterWise    https://okwaterwise.ca/

Grasslands Conservation Council of British Columbia    https://bcgrasslands.org/

Greater Vernon Museum & Archives    https://vernonmuseum.ca/

RESOURCES

As a pillar in the community for nature and nature education in the greater Vernon area, Allan Brooks Nature Centre is frequently sought out as an informational resource. Here, we have provided a collection of resource links that include such topics as what to do with an injured animal to local nature groups.

ABNC DOES NOT accept birds or wildlife. Please contact one of the many great organizations that focus on helping specific species and wildlife rehabilitation services listed below. 

Invasive Species and Stewardship

Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society   https://www.oasiss.ca/

Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship Society   https://www.osstewardship.ca

Injured, Sick or Orphaned Wildlife Resources

BCWP Rehabilitation Team (Kamloops) |  250-573-3242 (ext. 230)  |   Website

Conservation Office Service  |  1-877-952-7277   |  Website

SPCA Wildlife Hotline  |  1-855-622-722  |  Website

OWL Orphaned Wildlife Centre (raptors only)  |  1-604-946-3171  |  Website

SORCO Raptor Rehab Center (Oliver)  | 250-498-4251  |   Website

Local Societies, Groups and Organizations

North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club    https://www.nonc.ca/

Community Bat Programs of BC    https://bcbats.ca/regions/okanagan/

Okanagan Xeriscape Association    https://okanaganxeriscape.org/

Okanagan Basin Water Board    https://www.obwb.ca/

Okanagan WaterWise    https://okwaterwise.ca/

Grasslands Conservation Council of British Columbia    https://bcgrasslands.org/

Greater Vernon Museum & Archives    https://vernonmuseum.ca/

More to discover at the nature centre

Come for a walk around the Grasslands Trail, discover and learn in the Interpretative Centre, explore the naturescape gardens and viewpoints, relax and reflect on one of the many on-site benches, or enjoy a picnic lunch or refreshments under our covered picnic area. Allan Brooks Nature Centre is a family friendly destination for local and out of town visitors alike.

Learn more about planning your next visit to the nature centre here.

ABNC hosts an array of exciting and informative nature-based events that include workshops, family fun nights, trail tours and nature talks.

Keep up to date with all our upcoming events here.

Be a part of our growing community of members that value nature, support the varied events, public programming, educational displays, workshops, and kids camps at Allan Brooks Nature Centre.

Learn more about our memberships here.