Who We Are:

A group of individuals with an interest in natural history formed the Kamloops Naturalist Club in 1971. In the following year, our club joined the Federation of British Columbia Naturalists (FBCN). In 1981, we became a registered Society. We hold regular meetings and sponsor field trips with the aim of learning, and educating others about the natural environment. The club undertakes projects to protect and enhance aspects of the natural world. We provide public information about nature and make recommendations concerning the management of the natural environment. Our members provide input to government and industry initiatives and inform local citizenry through participation on committees, panels and other related bodies and at public meetings."

Benefits of Naturalist Club Membership:

Learn about nature in your community.
Join in outdoor field trips
Enjoy birding and flower/plant identification
Meet local experts.
Hear great guest speakers and slide shows
Receive the local club newsletter
Enjoy the BC Naturalist quarterly magazine
Participate in local conservation projects

For more information call (250)554-1285.
                                              marggraham@shaw.ca

                                              (250)374-1509.
                                              gordncampo@shaw.ca

The cost to join the club:

    $25 for single membership
    $35 for family membership

Major Accomplishments:

Club members participate in annual Christmas Bird, Swan and Eagle counts. We also are involved in Breeding Bird, Owl, Loon and Waterfowl surveys.

Club members monitor Bluebird trails, as well as provide nest boxes that help increase local populations.

Club members present a series of lectures about the natural history of the Kamloops area in conjunction with the City Parks and Recreation Department.

We participate in numerous environmental activities and serve on conservation and land use committees.

We undertook, in partnership with the Federation of BC Naturalists, now BC Nature, a major study, seminar and public presentation in 1991 entitled "The Endangered Spaces Project - Land for Nature in the Kamloops Area." The project identified important areas worthy of protection in the Kamloops area. Many of these are now part of City or Provincial Parks.

Beginning in the early nineties, and lasting some years, we formed partnerships with the Federal Government, Weyerhaeuser, and Trans Mountain Pipelines to co-ordinate and help with the development of a McArthur Island Park trail. This improvement features local trees and plants, a viewing platform and a Butterfly Garden