{"id":15,"date":"2020-02-05T00:28:46","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T00:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abnc.ca\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2021-06-04T12:47:51","modified_gmt":"2021-06-04T19:47:51","slug":"overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abnc.ca\/about\/overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-av_layout_row-89003fc6680f443b979b7368174c0cbd entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap fullsize'  >\n<div class='flex_cell av-av_cell_two_fifth-ebe5280c498a4b568c7730bb0189ca45 av-gridrow-cell av_two_fifth no_margin  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_cell_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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av-av_cell_three_fifth-ebe5280c498a4b568c7730bb0189ca45 av-gridrow-cell av_three_fifth no_margin  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_cell_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-last '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k68q2pch-952a234707e1dc927d6c30a8113cf92f\">\n.flex_column.av-k68q2pch-952a234707e1dc927d6c30a8113cf92f{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-k68q2pch-952a234707e1dc927d6c30a8113cf92f av_one_full  avia-builder-el-6  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-animated-generic pop-up av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-14hsz-bd7a91e9f028bd2666e7dafca41ab73f\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-14hsz-bd7a91e9f028bd2666e7dafca41ab73f{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-14hsz-bd7a91e9f028bd2666e7dafca41ab73f .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-14hsz-bd7a91e9f028bd2666e7dafca41ab73f .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-14hsz-bd7a91e9f028bd2666e7dafca41ab73f av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Overview<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kpipu1ek-7df43d32165518ad5794e4c0d59e5a44 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Perched atop the grasslands just south of Vernon the Allan Brooks Nature Centre (ABNC) is your place to satisfy your natural curiosity and reconnect with the joys of nature.<\/p>\n<p>Since 1996, Allan Brooks Nature Centre has grown from a discontinued weather station into an interpretive centre with activity rooms, display space, indoor and outdoor classrooms, picnic and play areas, a pond, native plant gardens, viewpoint sitting areas, and a wheelchair friendly grasslands trail around the grounds. ABNC displays and features a variety of nature-associated learning opportunities, information, activities and experiences. Come explore the rich natural history of the Okanagan Basin. Here you&#8217;ll be rewarded with breathtaking 360\u00ba views of our region, including Okanagan, Kalamalka, and Swan Lakes and plenty of opportunities to nurture your own nature.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kpiq5jmp-82403c1c90a13b9d92259f716e3f0e01\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-kpiq5jmp-82403c1c90a13b9d92259f716e3f0e01{\nheight:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-kpiq5jmp-82403c1c90a13b9d92259f716e3f0e01 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kpipyu7k-aed19c4de70dc4564e19461f39632656\">\n.flex_column.av-kpipyu7k-aed19c4de70dc4564e19461f39632656{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 20px 20px 20px;\nbackground-color:rgba(78,202,194,0.25);\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-kpipyu7k-aed19c4de70dc4564e19461f39632656 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first no_margin flex_column_div av-animated-generic pop-up  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kpiq2vnv-50f2bda6f9c77b7e341092f80dcf6ae7\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-kpiq2vnv-50f2bda6f9c77b7e341092f80dcf6ae7 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#008589;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kpiq2vnv-50f2bda6f9c77b7e341092f80dcf6ae7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>The Allan Brooks Nature Centre<\/strong> is a registered charitable organization (BN: 890649742RR0001) supported by its members, volunteers, donors, sponsors, partners and granting agencies. We rely heavily on community resources for our success in nature interpretation and habitat conservation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-kpiqca6n-2b78f705f9c6817733de77cfd52218d8-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kpiqca6n-2b78f705f9c6817733de77cfd52218d8\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-kpiqca6n-2b78f705f9c6817733de77cfd52218d8:hover{\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/www.canadahelps.org\/en\/dn\/19104' class='avia-button av-kpiqca6n-2b78f705f9c6817733de77cfd52218d8 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-yes-left-icon avia-size-small avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color-highlight avia-font-color-theme-color-highlight' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class='avia_button_icon avia_button_icon_left' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue807' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Donate<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kpiq5wmb-2f226bff596d291ad2c361a51bb74691\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-kpiq5wmb-2f226bff596d291ad2c361a51bb74691{\nheight:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-kpiq5wmb-2f226bff596d291ad2c361a51bb74691 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kpiq3izd-ed2cc0a737a1e36b134205f981161e2d\">\n.flex_column.av-kpiq3izd-ed2cc0a737a1e36b134205f981161e2d{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-kpiq3izd-ed2cc0a737a1e36b134205f981161e2d av_one_full  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_full  first no_margin flex_column_div av-animated-generic pop-up av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kpiqm7sm-b4b937d5a065be112727cacdebfba867 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Nature Centre provides visitors a first-hand opportunity to see and learn about the Okanagan&#8217;s unique and diverse natural heritage through views, information, programs and displays of the region&#8217;s natural areas. The Centre occupies the old Vernon Upper Air Weather Station overlooking the city of Vernon and was first opened on July 1, 2000. It is ideally situated on a grassland knoll at the confluence of the Okanagan and Coldstream valleys. Three lakes and five ecosystems can be seen from this site and spectacular, panoramic views of the Okanagan and its diverse ecosystems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-ab53255f53d449cffcf1b783ed1b9762\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-ab53255f53d449cffcf1b783ed1b9762{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-ab53255f53d449cffcf1b783ed1b9762 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first no_margin flex_column_div av-animated-generic pop-up av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kpiqkpbw-d8be911369f2ca86d86400e7c6dbf80b\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-kpiqkpbw-d8be911369f2ca86d86400e7c6dbf80b .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#008289;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kpiqkpbw-d8be911369f2ca86d86400e7c6dbf80b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>The Allan Brooks Nature Centre is committed to promoting the enjoyment of nature and increasing awareness of habitat conservation through environmental education and nature-related activities in the Okanagan region.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-ab53255f53d449cffcf1b783ed1b9762\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-ab53255f53d449cffcf1b783ed1b9762{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-ab53255f53d449cffcf1b783ed1b9762 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first no_margin flex_column_div av-animated-generic pop-up av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kpiqnhx3-820b8a5281082e842c2eb07ebe964f28 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Okanagan is an extension of the Great Basin lowland that extends from the United States up into the forests of South Central British Columbia. The Okanagan Valley has one of the warmest and driest climates in British Columbia due to the rain shadow effect of the Coast and Cascade Mountains to the west.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-ab53255f53d449cffcf1b783ed1b9762\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-ab53255f53d449cffcf1b783ed1b9762{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-ab53255f53d449cffcf1b783ed1b9762 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  first no_margin flex_column_div av-animated-generic pop-up av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-kpiqmw2p-29044cbef1609d39412c2e2b05c4c312\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-kpiqmw2p-29044cbef1609d39412c2e2b05c4c312 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#008289;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-kpiqmw2p-29044cbef1609d39412c2e2b05c4c312 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>The Okanagan is considered as one of the three most endangered ecological regions in Canada.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-ab53255f53d449cffcf1b783ed1b9762\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-ab53255f53d449cffcf1b783ed1b9762{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-ab53255f53d449cffcf1b783ed1b9762 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first no_margin flex_column_div av-animated-generic pop-up av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-kpiqo6nn-fed5326315377c34a88ec4277c59d04b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The combination of the warm\/dry climate and the varied landscape elevations has promoted a diversity of natural habitats here, ranging from dry, valley bottom ecosystems to forested subalpine ecosystems. 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