Osoyoos Desert Society
Charity Osoyoos, BC
This organization is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
CRA info
Registration number: | 894375385RR0001 |
Type: | Charitable Organization |
Category: | Other Purposes Beneficial to the Community |
Subcategory: | Public Amenities |
What we do
Mission Statement:
The Osoyoos Desert Society aims to inspire curiosity, understanding, and active concern for healthy ecosystems through education, conservation, research, and community leadership.
Geographic Focus:
The Osoyoos Desert Centre is located in Osoyoos, British Columbia, within the South Okanagan Valley. It operates primarily in this region, focusing on the unique desert ecosystem and its biodiversity. The centre also attracts visitors from across the province and occasionally from other parts of Canada and the United States.
Program Highlights:
The Osoyoos Desert Centre offers guided and self-guided tours along a 1.5 km boardwalk, hands-on displays in the interpretive building, and a native plant garden. Key programs include:
- Wildlife Monitoring: Tracking animals in the desert using video monitoring.
- Cover Crop Study: Testing native seed mixes to control erosion and attract beneficial insects.
- Educational Programs: Offering free school tours and engaging public programming for visitors and school groups.
- Conservation Efforts: Protecting 67 acres of endangered habitat through restoration and research projects.
- Community Events: Hosting the annual Romancing the Desert fundraising event to support the centre’s operations and conservation efforts.
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Osoyoos Desert Society
Charity Osoyoos, BC
This organization is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
CRA info
Registration number: | 894375385RR0001 |
Type: | Charitable Organization |
Category: | Other Purposes Beneficial to the Community |
Subcategory: | Public Amenities |
What we do
Mission Statement:
The Osoyoos Desert Society aims to inspire curiosity, understanding, and active concern for healthy ecosystems through education, conservation, research, and community leadership.
Geographic Focus:
The Osoyoos Desert Centre is located in Osoyoos, British Columbia, within the South Okanagan Valley. It operates primarily in this region, focusing on the unique desert ecosystem and its biodiversity. The centre also attracts visitors from across the province and occasionally from other parts of Canada and the United States.
Program Highlights:
The Osoyoos Desert Centre offers guided and self-guided tours along a 1.5 km boardwalk, hands-on displays in the interpretive building, and a native plant garden. Key programs include:
- Wildlife Monitoring: Tracking animals in the desert using video monitoring.
- Cover Crop Study: Testing native seed mixes to control erosion and attract beneficial insects.
- Educational Programs: Offering free school tours and engaging public programming for visitors and school groups.
- Conservation Efforts: Protecting 67 acres of endangered habitat through restoration and research projects.
- Community Events: Hosting the annual Romancing the Desert fundraising event to support the centre’s operations and conservation efforts.
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