Inspiring Environmental Stewardship

Inspiring the Next Generation Through Hands-On Environmental Learning

We are proud to continue our partnership with OASISS, a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention, detection, and management of invasive species in the Okanagan-Similkameen region.

Last week, our class joined students from Oliver Elementary as they shared their work with OASISS in a shrub-steppe ecosystem. After collaborating with their students and learning about their ecosystem, we participated in a short hike where students also learned about the history and ecology of the South Okanagan Valley.

In the coming weeks, we will have the opportunity to host Oliver Elementary at Max Lake as part of our continued partnership.

Through these experiences, students are developing an understanding of environmental stewardship by learning to identify the differences between native and invasive species, recognize the impact invasive species can have on local ecosystems, and explore ways to help prevent their spread.