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You’re invited to witness an annual rite of nature while learning more about the life of the Kokanee salmon.
Check out the Regional Parks ‘Kokanee Spawning Interpretive Program’ weekends in Mission Creek Regional Park off Springfield Road and Hardy Falls Regional Park in Peachland.
Parks Interpreters will be at both locations to answer questions and share Kokanee secrets weekends from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm through September.
For more information on this and other EECO and Regional Parks programs visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parksevents or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
You’re invited to witness an annual rite of nature while learning more about the life of the Kokanee salmon.
Check out the Regional Parks ‘Kokanee Spawning Interpretive Program’ weekends in Mission Creek Regional Park off Springfield Road and Hardy Falls Regional Park in Peachland.
Parks Interpreters will be at both locations to answer questions and share Kokanee secrets weekends from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm through September.
For more information on this and other EECO and Regional Parks programs visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parksevents or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan is proposing amended Development Cost Charges (DCC) to assist with future improvements to the Westside Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant and East Trunk Sanitary Sewer Main.
The proposed DCCs will be used to invest in sewage and waste water collection and treatment infrastructure required due to growth in the community. These fees specifically support development in Peachland, West Kelowna, and Westbank First Nation reserves #9 and #10 which are serviced by the infrastructure.
The current DCC rates paid by developers and builders have been in place since 2010 for the plant and 2004 for the East Trunk sanitary sewer collection main.
Learn more about the proposed DCC rates, have your questions answered and provide your comments at an Information Session and Open House on:
Wednesday, September 11th
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Holiday Inn
2569 Dobbin Road, West Kelowna
For those that can’t attend, the open house information will also be available on September 11th at rdco.com/wastewater and comments will be accepted until Friday, September 27th.
For more information call RDCO Environmental Services 250-469-6241.
This meeting was cancelled on September 4th.
When available a link to the agenda and reports for Governance and Services Committee meetings can be found on the Governance and Services Committee page.
This meeting was cancelled on September 4th.
When available, the agenda and reports for regular meetings of the Regional Board can be found on the Board Agenda page
Recycle any old, unused tires that may be a breeding ground for mosquitoes around your property.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan and Tire Stewardship BC are again joining forces to provide a one-stop tire drop-off event for any old vehicle tires with or without rims.
Saturday, September 14th
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Okanagan College
Parking Lot #17 (off West Campus Road)
1000 KLO Road, Kelowna
This is the fourth year that the regional district and its Mosquito program contractor Duka Environmental are teaming up with Tire Stewardship BC for this free old tire collection event. Last year, residents dropped off almost 1,200 old, unwanted tires which helped to curb mosquito breeding habitat! It only takes a few centimeters of water inside any old tires on your property to provide the perfect breeding ground for mosquito larvae. By dropping off any unwanted tires, you’ll reduce potential opportunities for mosquitoes to hatch.
Tire Stewardship BC is a not-for-profit society that manages BC’s tire recycling program. Eco fees paid by consumers purchasing tires are used to pay for transporting and recycling scrap tires in environmentally responsible ways rather than having them take up space in landfills. For information on programs offered by Tire Stewardship BC visit www.tsbc.ca.
There are excellent resources available to help you and your family during the mosquito season. Visit the Mosquito Control page on the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/mosquitoes for information about the program.
You’re invited to witness an annual rite of nature while learning more about the life of the Kokanee salmon.
Check out the Regional Parks ‘Kokanee Spawning Interpretive Program’ weekends in Mission Creek Regional Park off Springfield Road and Hardy Falls Regional Park in Peachland.
Parks Interpreters will be at both locations to answer questions and share Kokanee secrets weekends from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm through September.
For more information on this and other EECO and Regional Parks programs visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parksevents or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
Join in on ‘Wild Walks’ and learn some secrets and natural features of various Regional Parks. Our Park interpreter will turn an ordinary walk in the park into something extraordinary!
Each ‘Wild Walks’ lasts approximately 90 minutes, is suitable for all ages and range from easy to moderate. Participants should dress for the conditions, wear appropriate sturdy footwear and don’t forget the sunscreen! There’s no cost to take part but please pre-register for ‘Wild Walks’ on the following dates and locations:
To save a spot for your family on these free ‘Wild Walks’ outings, please drop in to the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan, email eeco@cord.bc.ca or phone 250-469-6140.
These free events are held in conjunction with the Community Recreational Initiatives Society (CRIS) to provide barrier free access to our regional parks. To request the services of CRIS volunteers visit www.adaptiveadventures.ca. For more information about this or other Regional Park programs please visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parks or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
You’re invited to witness an annual rite of nature while learning more about the life of the Kokanee salmon.
Check out the Regional Parks ‘Kokanee Spawning Interpretive Program’ weekends in Mission Creek Regional Park off Springfield Road and Hardy Falls Regional Park in Peachland.
Parks Interpreters will be at both locations to answer questions and share Kokanee secrets weekends from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm through September.
For more information on this and other EECO and Regional Parks programs visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parksevents or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
Join in on ‘Wild Walks’ and learn some secrets and natural features of various Regional Parks. Our Park interpreter will turn an ordinary walk in the park into something extraordinary!
Each ‘Wild Walks’ lasts approximately 90 minutes, is suitable for all ages and range from easy to moderate. Participants should dress for the conditions, wear appropriate sturdy footwear and don’t forget the sunscreen! There’s no cost to take part but please pre-register for ‘Wild Walks’ on the following dates and locations:
To save a spot for your family on these free ‘Wild Walks’ outings, please drop in to the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan, email eeco@cord.bc.ca or phone 250-469-6140.
These free events are held in conjunction with the Community Recreational Initiatives Society (CRIS) to provide barrier free access to our regional parks. To request the services of CRIS volunteers visit www.adaptiveadventures.ca. For more information about this or other Regional Park programs please visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parks or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
Attention Garage Sale Shoppers –visit 175 garage sales in just one stop.
If you love a good bargain and the thrill of the garage sale hunt you’ll want to check out the semi- annual Trunk Sale this Saturday at Okanagan College. Organized by the Regional Waste Reduction Office, the Trunk Sale is by far the Central Okanagan’s largest garage sale, featuring 175 vendors selling their stuff straight from the trunks of their vehicles.
Rae Stewart, Waste Reduction Facilitator says Trunk Sales promote reuse and recycling. “This is basically one huge community style garage sale, one convenient location, no excessive driving around from sale to sale to hunt down that great bargain. Our Trunk Sales promote the culture of repurposing, breathing new life into gently used personal or household items by making them easily available to others. The added bonus? Less goes to landfill unnecessarily.”
Stewart adds they’ve been holding two Trunk Sales a year for the past few years and they’re always quick to fill to capacity. “We’ve added an additional 25 stalls for vendors to participate, so a total of 175 spots in Parking Lot 17 of Okanagan College. Given we are always maxed out with sellers, we hope this gets more people into the event that wish to participate. Keep in mind, you must be pre-registered in order to sell stuff on sale day.”
Stewart says after the sale is over, they invite a number of charities on site so those participating don’t have to lug their items home again, they can simply donate them if they choose. Once again the Kelowna and District SHARE Society will be on hand to accept donations, as will Big Brothers Big Sisters, Planet Earth Recycling and the Canadian Diabetes Clothesline group.
Stewart gives a big shout out to the Okanagan Mission Lions Club volunteers. “Our Lions have been with us since the very first Trunk Sale, offering their amazing service with set up and traffic control. And they sell pancake breakfasts and lunch later in the day to keep our shoppers and sellers happy. We couldn’t host the event without this tremendous community support!”
The Trunk Sale runs Saturday September 21st from 8am until noon at Okanagan College, 1000 KLO Road. It’s free to attend, rain or shine. The Trunk Sale will be held in parking lot 17 next to the Student Residence Buildings off West Campus Road.
For further information on the Trunk Sale, visit rdco.com/trunksale, or call the Regional Waste Reduction Office at 250.469.6250.
You’re invited to witness an annual rite of nature while learning more about the life of the Kokanee salmon.
Check out the Regional Parks ‘Kokanee Spawning Interpretive Program’ weekends in Mission Creek Regional Park off Springfield Road and Hardy Falls Regional Park in Peachland.
Parks Interpreters will be at both locations to answer questions and share Kokanee secrets weekends from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm through September.
For more information on this and other EECO and Regional Parks programs visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parksevents or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
You’re invited to witness an annual rite of nature while learning more about the life of the Kokanee salmon.
Check out the Regional Parks ‘Kokanee Spawning Interpretive Program’ weekends in Mission Creek Regional Park off Springfield Road and Hardy Falls Regional Park in Peachland.
Parks Interpreters will be at both locations to answer questions and share Kokanee secrets weekends from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm through September.
For more information on this and other EECO and Regional Parks programs visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parksevents or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
Check out the displays and watch the Kokanee salmon spawning in Mission Creek during the ‘kikinee Salmon Festival’.
The activities are being held Sunday, September 22nd at Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads). This free, family event runs between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm and promises to provide lots of fun for children and adults alike.
The festival will include lively performances from local entertainment, ‘fishy’ displays and activities.
Come for favourites entertainers, fishy cupcakes and stay for the main attraction - the spectacular salmon in the spawning channel
After you have had a chance to see the Kokanee in the spawning channel you can learn more at our current exhibit “Fins and Fur” at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan.
For more information visit the Regional District website, regionaldistrict.com/parksevents, or you can contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
You’re encouraged to share your thoughts and help the Regional District as it updates its plan to manage Mission Creek Regional Park.
The new long-term Management Plan for the park will help guide the Regional District with future development and amenities in the 92-hectare forested park in the heart of Kelowna.
On behalf of RDCO Parks Services, members of the management plan consulting team will be attending the kikinee Salmon Festival in the park on Sunday, September 22nd from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. They’ll ask people attending to share information about how they use the park.
Information about the Park Management Plan process and future opportunities for involvement can be followed on the Regional District website: rdco.com/planourparks .
The Regional District protects over 2,100 hectares in 30 regional and 20 community parks for the enjoyment of all Central Okanagan residents.
For more information contact Parks Services at 250-469-6232 or email parks@rdco.com.
Put some colour in your gardens and enjoy the benefit of saving money on watering those beautiful plants!
Register for a free Waterwise Gardening Workshop on Tuesday, September 24th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Regional District of Central Okanagan office, 1450 KLO Road in Kelowna.
During the evening, Okanagan xeriscape specialist Eva Antonijevic will illustrate the principles of waterwise landscape design and planning including:
This free evening workshop is designed for people who:
Please reserve your seat by calling 250-469-6227.
The workshop is being sponsored by the Regional District of Central Okanagan and Okanagan Xeriscape Association with a grant from Okanagan Waterwise / Okanagan Basin Water Board.
You’re invited to witness an annual rite of nature while learning more about the life of the Kokanee salmon.
Check out the Regional Parks ‘Kokanee Spawning Interpretive Program’ weekends in Mission Creek Regional Park off Springfield Road and Hardy Falls Regional Park in Peachland.
Parks Interpreters will be at both locations to answer questions and share Kokanee secrets weekends from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm through September.
For more information on this and other EECO and Regional Parks programs visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parksevents or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
You’re invited to witness an annual rite of nature while learning more about the life of the Kokanee salmon.
Check out the Regional Parks ‘Kokanee Spawning Interpretive Program’ weekends in Mission Creek Regional Park off Springfield Road and Hardy Falls Regional Park in Peachland.
Parks Interpreters will be at both locations to answer questions and share Kokanee secrets weekends from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm through September.
For more information on this and other EECO and Regional Parks programs visit the Regional District website regionaldistrict.com/parksevents or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
Join a Tracks walking leader for this free 9-week outdoor walking program. As a member of the Tracks Outdoor Walking Club you will receive support and motivational tips to keep you moving in NATURE!
Walks start at 15 minutes and increase in duration by 5 minutes per walk until participants are walking 60 minutes per walk over the 9 week program. Free. Registration is required. Call 250-469-6140 or email eeco@rdco.com.
For more information please visit rdco.com/parksevents, drop-in or call the EECO at 250-469-6140
When available, the agenda and reports for this Regular meeting of the Regional Board can be found on the Board Agenda page.