workshop – Allan Brooks Nature Centre

2nd Fall Leaves in Watercolor (ADDITIONAL CLASS)

Join talented local instructor Linda K Sellers in learning the art of painting WATERCOLOR LEAVES on October 21 from 1-3:30pm, at Allan Brooks Nature Centre!This 2nd class was added due to the popularity of these workshops! Ages 10+, adults and kids welcome to join. $25/per person. All levels welcome, no experience necessary. All materials included. 10 people maximum. Get your TICKETS HERE. Member discount available at checkout.

October 17, 2023 No Comments

Nature’s Watercolors – Wildflowers – SOLD OUT

SOLD OUT! Join talented local instructor Linda K Sellers in learning the art of painting WATERCOLOR WILDFLOWERS on July 29 from 10-Noon at Allan Brooks Nature Centre! Ages 10+, adults and kids welcome to all join. $20/per person. All levels welcome, no experience necessary. All materials included.

June 24, 2023 No Comments

Permaculture Workshop

Join us from 6-8pm on May 17 to learn all about Permaculture from Lekker Land Design and how it applies to your gardening techniques! Permaculture can be understood as the growth of agricultural ecosystems in a self-sufficient and sustainable way. This form of agriculture draws inspiration from nature to develop synergetic farming systems based on crop diversity, resilience, natural productivity, and sustainability. Permaculture (the word is a portmanteau of permanent agriculture and permanent culture) is the conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally productive ecosystems which have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems. Location: Allen Brooks Nature Centre – Picnic Shelter Time: 6-8pm Cost: $30 per person. Pre-registration is required. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE ABNC MEMBER TICKETS HERE

April 13, 2023 No Comments

SOLD OUT – Xeriscape Gardening Workshop

Learn about xeriscape gardening from Sigrie Kendrick, Executive Director of the Okanagan Xeriscape Association. Xeriscaping is gardening with the natural conditions that you live in, rather than fighting against them. This class will teach you principles of design and planning, soil improvement, practical turf areas, efficient irrigation, appropriate plant selection and much more! By adopting xeriscape techniques you can create a beautiful, sustainable landscape, eliminate chemical use, conserving water and creating habitat for birds and butterflies. The class will be 1.5 hours long with 30 minutes at the end for Q&A. BYOQ- bring your own questions! The more specific the better, this is your opportunity to get insight into your own garden plans. Location: Allen Brooks Nature Centre, in the Ken Barton Learning Centre. Time: 10-Noon Cost: $30 per person. Pre-registration is required. SOLD OUT!

April 13, 2023 No Comments

CANCELLED – Bee Smart, Understanding Bees and Bee Conservation Workshop

CANCELLED Bees are essential to our food chain. Learn how we all can help save the bees – both our domestic and our native species, and about the many amazing things they give us. Join Mary from Orchard Blossom Honey in Armstrong for this incredible learning opportunity all about bees! She will provide guests with a presentation, support material and be available to answer all of your bee related questions. Pre-registration is required and current Covid protocols will be in effect. A bit about Mary: “It started with a swarm. Home Sweet Home Apiaries was born. Before that, it was a niggling interest, especially as we are avid gardeners. We knew bees were essential, but it wasn’t until they literally landed in our lap that we really began to look into them. Once we started, there was no turning back. Three hives, and the incredible honey they produced, led to many more colonies, then to more yards in which to keep the colonies. How could they not? These creatures are really the most amazing, intriguing, wonderful little ladies. Every event with them leaves us in awe, from watching them on warm winter days somehow finding pollen to bring in, to

August 3, 2021 No Comments

Waterwise and Firesmart Workshop

Join us for a presentation with RDNO Water Sustainability Coordinator Jennifer Miles for a very relevant discussion on reducing water use and keeping safe from fire. Participants will learn how to use the FireSmart zone method for choosing where to plant, you will also learn to select plants that are WaterWise and FireSmart, and she’ll give maintenance tips to keep your yard looking good without using a lot of water. This summer is a good reminder to be pre-pared and make smart choices for everyone’s health and safety! Pre-registration is required. Limited space available in our classroom setting.

July 28, 2021 No Comments

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