Meadowlark Nature Festival

05/19/2026

What a weekend! What a festival!
A little rain and a little shine. And a lot of incredible nature and people.

🌿If you haven't already, please share some of your photos with us by sending them to [email protected].
🐦Follow the Okanagan Similkameen Conservation Alliance for more info on their events and programs.

A BIG Thank You to all our volunteers, staff, tour leaders, partners, venues and board members and of course our attendees for a great festival.

Stay tuned for results from the Photo Contest!!

05/15/2026

📷PHOTO CONTEST ENDS MAY 18📷

Don't forget to hit us with your best shot!

The Meadowlark Nature Festival Photo Contest is chance for you to get out in Nature and "Find Your Wild" through the lens. Open to all ages and abilities. Two main categories:
🐿️Wildlife
🌄Landscape

The Photo Contest closes at the end of the festival weekend on May 18th. Be sure to check outhttps://meadowlarkfestival.ca/photo-contest/ to learn more about the categories, prizes and rules.

05/14/2026

We are kicking off the festival weekend tonight with the Rendezvous Event at the Luso Canadian Multicultural Society hall. We can't wait to have some delicious food from Oliver Eats. And enjoy great company while sipping on beverages from
Hillside wine , Cannery Brewing and Creek & Gully Cider.

Thank you to all these great partners for helping us kick off the festival weekend in style!

05/14/2026

🌟The Festival Starts Today🌟

We are ready to go. And we hope you are too.

What to know before you go:
🌦️The festival runs rain or shine.
📃Bring your signed waiver to the tour.
🧥Dress in layers and appropriate for the ever-changing weather.
🥾Wear footware suitable for your tour.
⌚Allow plenty of time to reach the tour meeting spot.
🍌Bring a snack and or lunch (if not provided as part of your tour)
🥤Bring 1-2 litres of Water.
📷Bring your camera and or binoculars.
🎟️Tickets are non refundable.

🌿Ticket Sales will close at 1pm the day before the tour runs.
So, if you wish to attend a tour on the Sunday you have to purchase your ticket by 1pm on Saturday 😉

https://meadowlarkfestival.ca/festival-at-a-glance/

05/13/2026

🌿This is your chance to join Master Gardener Bev Krieger🌿

Bev has been a hike leader with the Penticton Outdoors Club for many years. As a Master Gardener and retired teacher she has a passion for educating people about plants and their environment. She enjoys volunteering with the Friends of Summerland Ornamental Gardens where she leads the School Outdoor Education programs.

On Monday, May 18th, Bev will lead Tour #57 on Campbell Mountain. And with Bev, it is guaranteed to be an informative and enjoyable hike.

Learn more and grab some tickets here:
https://meadowlarkfestival.ca/product/campbell-mountain-full-circle/

05/12/2026

👩‍👧‍👦FAMILY FRIENDLY👩‍👧‍👦

Take the kids outside this weekend for a little adventure in nature. There are 15+ family friendly tours within the festival. And some of them have tickets left.

🌱Make seedballs
🐟Find fish
🐛Learn about bugs and plants
💩Dig in the dirt
🥾Get moving on a mini hike
🐍If you dare, get up close and personal with a snake
🦫Search for beavers, birds, muskrats and more

🌲A ton of fun to be had in the great outdoors for ALL ages!🌲

✨And only $5.00 for the kiddos!✨

Check out all the family friendly tours here: https://meadowlarkfestival.ca/product-tag/family/


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05/12/2026

✨📢BREAKING NEWS📢✨

🌿NEW TOUR ADDED🌿

With such concern about the current threat of drought and wildfire. We felt this was a worthwhile tour to add.

Tour #58 -Cultural Burn and Connectivity

Join Rheana Marchand-Edward (BSc, MEd), Environmental Scientist and TEK Specialist for the Lower Similkameen Indian Band (LSIB) as she leads you through a site currently managed by cultural burns. You will also hear from Jay Kehne of Conservation Northwest, who will discuss the significance of wildlife corridors, underpasses, and overpasses for both human and wildlife safety. Additionally, naturalist Doreen Olson will be on-site to help identify local plants and birds.

📅Monday May 18th
⏱️9:00am
📍Meeting Place Osoyoos Visitor Centre Parking Lot
💲$30.00

To learn more and grab tickets for the hot NEW tour visit the website: https://meadowlarkfestival.ca/product/cultural-burn-and-connectivity-tour/

05/11/2026

👏THANK YOU to our Silent Auction Donors👏

If you don't already know. One of the best parts of the Meadowlark Nature Festival is the Rendezvous Event. On May 14th, we kick off the festival weekend with this great evening event, featuring engaging conversation, presentations, drinks, food, and a killer silent auction.

This event is a very important fundraiser for the Meadowlark Nature Festival. And, is a big part of keeping the festival going each year for the community. We are very grateful for the support of the following businesses that have donated some incredible prizes.

Thank you again to these generous donors!

Top Flight Charters
Paul Lockington
Lyse Desellieres
Bruce Turnbull
George Traicheff


Many Hats Theatre Co.

Bradford Bookkeeping
Osoyoos Desert Centre
Greyback Construction Ltd.
Cannery Brewing

Garmin

05/10/2026

Time is flying! We are down to the final few days to grab your tickets for the 2026 Meadowlark Nature Festival. 🌿

While many of our events have sold out, there are still a handful of spots left for some truly incredible tours. Don’t miss out on this chance to explore the spectacular South Okanagan and Similkameen with local experts, biologists, and knowledge keepers.

📅 Festival Dates: May 14th – 18th

🎟️ View available tours & book now: meadowlarkfestival.ca/festival-at-a-glance/

See you out on the trails!

05/08/2026

✨YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS✨

MAY 16th is the 📽️MEADOWLARK MOVIE NIGHT📽️

And Evening that includes:
✨3 Incredible Short Films
✨Goodies
✨A special appearance by members of the Penticton Search and Rescue Team.

FEATURED SHORT FILMS
📽️Saving the Night Caller: Research into the endangered condition of the Whip-poor-will
📽️The Call: Featuring Q&A w/ Penticton search and rescue team.
📽️The Medzih Story:Restoration of Cariboo habitat.

Join us for this fun and inspiring evening for lessthan going to the movie theatre 😉.

📍Luso Hall - 135 Winnipeg St, Penticton.
⏱️6:00pm-8:30pm
💲$5.00 -$15.00

Check out the movie trailers and buy your tickets here: https://meadowlarkfestival.ca/product/saturday-night-at-the-movies/

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