From the Ground Up: Bringing Back the Burrowing Owl – Thursday July 25th
The Western Burrowing Owl, Athene cunicularia hypugaea, is a species at risk in Canada and was extirpated from BC in the 1980s. For 30 years the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society of British Columbia has been working on reintroducing Burrowing Owls to the grasslands of BC through captive breeding and habitat enhancement. Lauren Meads, Executive Director will introduce us to her very special guest, Pluto while discussing the successes and obstacles of working with this remarkable grassland species.
All Nature Talks start at 11 am and are free with admission.
Admission: Family – $25 (Max 2 adults & children under 18); Adults – $10; Seniors (65+) – $9; Youth (ages 6-17) – $8; Children (5 and under) – Free
Admission to the Desert Centre includes either a guided or self-guided tour. Choose the option that works best for you.
September 19-21, 2025
September 19th-21st, 2025 Live Music, Craft Beverage Tasting, Team Events, & More!
September 21, 2025
September 21st, 2025 Join us for the 2025 Festival of the Grape, the cornerstone event of Oliver’s Wine Capital Weekend!