Chukar This is a bird of the middle east. It has been introduced widely as a game bird, and feral populations have become established in the United States (Rocky Mountains, Great Basin, high desert areas of California), Canada, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand and Hawaii.

It’s a channel but close to nature for sure – Okanagan River north of ORRI project Oliver Life-blood of all that we are.

‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS… It’s just a few days before Christmas and as I stand on my snowy beach looking out on an almost frozen lake, I can’t help but reflect back on Christmas a few years past where we found ourselves on the verge of a big house move and celebrating Christmas amongst […]

Food Action Plan Please review Food Secure Oliver: A Community Plan for Increasing Food Security in Oliver and Area C prior to completing the survey. Food Secure Oliver is a comprehensive community-wide plan to increase food security in Oliver and Area C. Eighteen months of research and community engagement has informed the plan which presents […]

Holiday Changes and Closures for Curbside Collection and Landfills All homes that receive garbage collection on Monday in Penticton, Naramata and rural Oliver, will receive collection on Saturday December 23rd and Saturday December 30th. This change is due to Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on a Monday. Residents in Area ‘E’ Naramata and […]