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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 two hours, is suitable for all ages and range from easy to moderate. Participants should dress for the conditions, wear appropriate sturdy footwear and consider poles and traction devices.
To save a spot on these free ‘Wild Walks’ outings, please email eeco@rdco.com 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 rdco.com/parksevents or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
If you’re interested in local wildlife around the Okanagan then the ‘Nature Power Hour at the EECO’ is for you!
Delve deep into the world of local wildlife with this interactive drop-in session at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).
Topics vary from week to week and sessions run every Saturday from October 5th to December 14th at 11:00 am.
For more information please visit rdco.com/parksevents, drop-in or call 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
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
Bring your 3-5 year olds to the EECO for nature based stories, songs, and crafts!
The ‘Story Time at the EECO’ runs every Tuesday at 10:30 am from October 1st until December 17th at the EECO in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).
This program is free and no registration is required. It’s a great way for parents and care givers to have a fun interaction with their youngsters and for the little ones to cultivate an early enthusiasm for our natural world!
For more information please visit www.rdco.com/parksevents, drop-in or call 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
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 two hours, is suitable for all ages and range from easy to moderate. Participants should dress for the conditions, wear appropriate sturdy footwear and consider poles and traction devices.
To save a spot on these free ‘Wild Walks’ outings, please email eeco@rdco.com 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 rdco.com/parksevents or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
This fall, parents and caregivers with babies and little ones are welcome to join our popular free weekly walking club.
‘Roll and Stroll’ is a great opportunity to meet other parents and spend time casually exploring Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).
Each Thursday morning at 9:30 starting October 3rd until November 28th, participants meet just outside the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO). Enjoy a leisurely 45 minute walk through the park, before returning to the EECO for refreshments and some baby basics. Participants are encouraged to use strollers and baby carriers that are suitable for rough terrain.
The program is free, but registration is required by calling the EECO at 250-469-6140 or email eeco@rdco.com.
This meeting has been cancelled on October 31st.
A link to the agenda for future meetings of the Environmental Advisory Commission can be found on the Enviornmental Advisory Commission webpage.
If you’re interested in local wildlife around the Okanagan then the ‘Nature Power Hour at the EECO’ is for you!
Delve deep into the world of local wildlife with this interactive drop-in session at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).
Topics vary from week to week and sessions run every Saturday from October 5th to December 14th at 11:00 am.
For more information please visit rdco.com/parksevents, drop-in or call the EECO at 250-469-6140.
All services and programs provided from offices in the Regional District of Central Okanagan on KLO Road will be closed on the Monday, November 11th Remembrance Day holiday.
During this time any emergencies involving Regional District water systems should be directed to 250-868-5299.
We look forward to serving you again at 8:00 am Tuesday, November 12th.
Regular curbside garbage collection will continue on the holiday Monday and the Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre on Asquith Road in West Kelowna will also be open its normal hours Friday through Monday. The North Westside Transfer Station will be open its regular hours Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The Trader’s Cove Transfer Station will be open its regular winter hours on Sunday.
All Central Okanagan residents are encouraged to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made to preserve our freedoms and to attend one of the many Remembrance Day ceremonies throughout the region on Sunday, November 11th
Kelowna
Organized by the Royal Canadian Legion,
At approximately 10:30 am a parade of participating organizations and the Colour Party will march from Stuart Park along Bernard Avenue to Abbott Street and to the Cenotaph in City Park for the ceremony. Following the ceremony, participating youth groups are invited to the Legion Branch,
Organized by the Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit 376
The ceremony at the cenotaph in Lions Park will be preceded by a parade starting at 10:30 am from the Unit Clubhouse parking lot at 270 Dougall Road North to Gray Road and into the park. Following the ceremony and parade dismissal, an Open House reception will be held at the Unit clubhouse,
Organized by the Royal Canadian Legion, Oyama Branch #189
Please be seated inside
Peachland
Peachland Community Centre,
Organized by the Royal Canadian Legion, Peachland Branch #69
Fall in at 10:20 am at the Peachland Community Centre. Following the ceremony, adults and children are welcome at the Peachland Legion on 2nd Street, where refreshments will be served.
Royal LePage Place, 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna
Organized by the Royal Canadian Legion, Westbank Branch #288
Please arrive by 10:00 am as a parade involving participating organizations and the Colour Party precede the 11:00 am ceremony. Following the ceremony, lunch will be served at the Branch for members and invited guests.
The Westside Residential Waste Disposal and Recycling Centre on Asquith Road in West Kelowna and the North Westside Road transfer station will be open their normal hours on Remembrance Day and Monday, November 12th. The Traders Cove Transfer Station will be open its regular winter hours on Remembrance Day.
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
Bring your 3-5 year olds to the EECO for nature based stories, songs, and crafts!
The ‘Story Time at the EECO’ runs every Tuesday at 10:30 am from October 1st until December 17th at the EECO in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).
This program is free and no registration is required. It’s a great way for parents and care givers to have a fun interaction with their youngsters and for the little ones to cultivate an early enthusiasm for our natural world!
For more information please visit www.rdco.com/parksevents, drop-in or call 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 a link to the agenda and reports for this Inaugural Statutory Regional Board meeting can be found on the Board Agenda page.
When available a link to the agenda and reports for this Governance and Services Committee meeting which follows the Inaugural Regional Board meeting can be found on the Governance and Services Committee page.
This fall, parents and caregivers with babies and little ones are welcome to join our popular free weekly walking club.
‘Roll and Stroll’ is a great opportunity to meet other parents and spend time casually exploring Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).
Each Thursday morning at 9:30 starting October 3rd until November 28th, participants meet just outside the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO). Enjoy a leisurely 45 minute walk through the park, before returning to the EECO for refreshments and some baby basics. Participants are encouraged to use strollers and baby carriers that are suitable for rough terrain.
The program is free, but registration is required by calling the EECO at 250-469-6140 or email eeco@rdco.com.
If you’re interested in local wildlife around the Okanagan then the ‘Nature Power Hour at the EECO’ is for you!
Delve deep into the world of local wildlife with this interactive drop-in session at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).
Topics vary from week to week and sessions run every Saturday from October 5th to December 14th at 11:00 am.
For more information please visit rdco.com/parksevents, drop-in or call the EECO at 250-469-6140.
Residents of the Joe Rich area are encouraged to support the 15th annual Joe Rich Fire Rescue Community food bank drive.
Sunday, November 17 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, members of Joe Rich Fire Rescue will be going door-to-door throughout the community collecting food and cash donations for the Central Okanagan Community Food Bank.
Residents who wish to drop off donations on the day of the drive can do so at either Station 51 (11481 Highway 33 East) or Station 52 (6550 Goudie Road). Both facilities will have donation bins set up to accept donations during the community food bank drive.
For more information visit the Joe Rich Fire Rescue webpage; email JoeRichFireCommunity@rdco.com or call 250-469-6179.
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
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
Bring your 3-5 year olds to the EECO for nature based stories, songs, and crafts!
The ‘Story Time at the EECO’ runs every Tuesday at 10:30 am from October 1st until December 17th at the EECO in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).
This program is free and no registration is required. It’s a great way for parents and care givers to have a fun interaction with their youngsters and for the little ones to cultivate an early enthusiasm for our natural world!
For more information please visit www.rdco.com/parksevents, drop-in or call 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
This fall, parents and caregivers with babies and little ones are welcome to join our popular free weekly walking club.
‘Roll and Stroll’ is a great opportunity to meet other parents and spend time casually exploring Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).
Each Thursday morning at 9:30 starting October 3rd until November 28th, participants meet just outside the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO). Enjoy a leisurely 45 minute walk through the park, before returning to the EECO for refreshments and some baby basics. Participants are encouraged to use strollers and baby carriers that are suitable for rough terrain.
The program is free, but registration is required by calling the EECO at 250-469-6140 or email eeco@rdco.com.
If you’re interested in local wildlife around the Okanagan then the ‘Nature Power Hour at the EECO’ is for you!
Delve deep into the world of local wildlife with this interactive drop-in session at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).
Topics vary from week to week and sessions run every Saturday from October 5th to December 14th at 11:00 am.
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
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
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
Bring your 3-5 year olds to the EECO for nature based stories, songs, and crafts!
The ‘Story Time at the EECO’ runs every Tuesday at 10:30 am from October 1st until December 17th at the EECO in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).
This program is free and no registration is required. It’s a great way for parents and care givers to have a fun interaction with their youngsters and for the little ones to cultivate an early enthusiasm for our natural world!
For more information please visit www.rdco.com/parksevents, drop-in or call 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
This fall, parents and caregivers with babies and little ones are welcome to join our popular free weekly walking club.
‘Roll and Stroll’ is a great opportunity to meet other parents and spend time casually exploring Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).
Each Thursday morning at 9:30 starting October 3rd until November 28th, participants meet just outside the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan (EECO). Enjoy a leisurely 45 minute walk through the park, before returning to the EECO for refreshments and some baby basics. Participants are encouraged to use strollers and baby carriers that are suitable for rough terrain.
The program is free, but registration is required by calling the EECO at 250-469-6140 or email eeco@rdco.com.
If you’re interested in local wildlife around the Okanagan then the ‘Nature Power Hour at the EECO’ is for you!
Delve deep into the world of local wildlife with this interactive drop-in session at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads).
Topics vary from week to week and sessions run every Saturday from October 5th to December 14th at 11:00 am.
For more information please visit rdco.com/parksevents, drop-in or call the EECO at 250-469-6140.