Friday
March 2

Moonlite Ski @ Nancy Greene Lake. Very easy. Camaraderie @ cabin. BYO libations, and goodies to share. 7 pm @ cabin. Cloud alt Mar 3

Webb Webster
365-2572

Saturday
March 3

Hike SVHS rail trail. Easy. Eclectic. Meet @ KSCU, Slocan Jct, 10 am

Nell Plotnikoff/John Golik
359-7406/359-7278

Saturday
March 10

Snowshoe to Plewman Ridge Cabin. Mod. Views, fauna. Meet @ Cabin turnout, 10 am

Harvey Pitman
368-6691

Saturday
March 17

Hike Yellow Pine Trail. Mod. Views. Meet @ Syringa Park gate, 10 am

Pamella Wik
368-3333

Friday night
March 23

Astronomy night! Very easy. Bring binocs or spotting scope, dress warmly. Meet @ Viewpoint above Castlegar (Mel DeAnna trailhead), 7:30 pm. Cloud alternative, Sat evening, March 24

Brian d’Eon
354-4059

Saturday
March 24

Hike to Brilliant Overlook OR Dove Hill, depending on trail conditions. Mod, easy. Views, fauna, flora. Meet @ Brilliant Park ‘n’ Ride, 10 am

Gary & Sharon Lelliott
365-1161

Monday
March 26

Presentation & gen mtg, Castlegar venue. “Australia from a Birder’s Perspective”, Gary Davidson

Michael McMann
365-5647

Saturday
March 31

Hike Pilot Point. Mod. Views, history. Meet @ Balfour Ferry Landing, 9:30 am

Michael McMann
365-5647

Saturday
April 14

Hike around Selkirk College trails. Very easy. History, views, (birds, flowers, skinks?) Meet @ Castlegar weigh scales, 9 am

Sharon Lelliott
365-1161

Sunday
April 15

#1 of season’s series: Butterfly Survey in Pend d’Orielle (PdO). Easy. Contact leader for mtg t&p

Jon Shepard,
352-3028 shep.lep@netidea.com

Saturday
April 21

Earth Day cleanup – Deer Park Falls trail. Easy. Bring gloves, clippers & nippers. Chain saw & gas sup’d for a few downed trees. Meet @ Brilliant Park ‘n’ Ride, 9 am, for carpool

Michael McMann
365-5647

Saturday
April 28

Teck-Cominco Biological Site tour. Contact leader for mtg t & p

Pat Thomson
362-5795

Monday
April 30

Potluck & AGM, Nelson venue. “Alpine Hikes in the West Kootenay” slide show by Rod Dunnett

Michael McMann
365-5647

Saturday
May 5

Hike Six-Mile area. Easy/mod depending on trail chosen. Vies, flora, fauna. Contact leader for mtg t & p

Allan McCuaig
825-2226

Saturday
May 12

“Violin Lake Spring Stakeholders’ Hike. Mod. Meet @ Webster school, 10 am

Pamella Wik
368-3333

Sunday
May 13

#2 in PdO Butterfly Survey series. Alt date – May 20. Contact leader for mtg t & p

Jon Shepard,
352-3028 shep.lep@netidea.com

Saturday
May 19

Birding @ Big Meadow Lake WA. Easy. Contact leader for mtg t&p. BRING YOUR ID!

Gwen Nicol
362-7282

Saturday
May 26

Hike Antenna Trail. Mod/stren. Views, flora. Meet @ Baptist Church, 515 – 11 Ave, Montrose, 10 am

Felicity Ross
367-9179

Monday
May 28

Presentation & gen mtg, Trail venue. “Wildflowers of the West Kootenay”, Lesley Anderton &/or Dr Peter Wood

Michael McMann
365-5647

Saturday
June 2

Spring Bird Count. Call co-coordinator for details

Peter McIver
365-1191

Saturday
June 9

Geology drive/hike. Very easy. Contact leader for mtg t & p

Frank Fowler
362-7215

Saturday
June 16

Hike Galena Trail, New Denver to Sandon Jct or vice-versa. Mod. History, views, flora. Meet @ New Denver c’grd, 9 am

Ray Kosiancic
359-7793

Sunday
June 17

#3 in PdO Butterfly Survey series. Alt date – June 24. Contact leader for mtg t & p

Jon Shepard,
352-3028 shep.lep@netidea.com

Saturday
June 23

Hike Bird Creek Marsh with K Linda Kivi & Dr Martin Carver. Easy. Pocket wetland, birding, invasive plants. Call contact for mtg t & p

Michael McMann
365-5647

Saturday
June 30

Hike to Walter Clough Bird Sanctuary, Lemon Cr area along rail trail. Very easy. Annual Picnic to follow @ leader’s property. Call for mtg t & p

Peter McIver
365-1191