The Quiet Voice of Nature - South Okanagan Meadowlark Festival

The song of the Meadowlark thrills the heart and uplifts the human spirit in this nature-lovers Mecca and the Meadowlark Festival celebrates spring with numerous educational events that introduce participants to the geology, natural and cultural history of the region. The South Okanagan is home to more than 100 distinct types of wildlife habitat, plants and animals unique in Canada. Seek the Meadowlark, Sandhill Crane, Mountain and Western Bluebird, Yellow-breasted Chat, Lewis’s Woodpecker and at least 25 other species of birds. View wildlife on a Voyageur Canoe exploration along the lush margins of Vaseux Lake beneath McIntyre Bluff inhabited by California Bighorn Sheep. Visit Giant’s Head Mountain to learn about the formation of bench land and silt cliffs. Field trips include “Big Day of Birding” festival event, Summerland Ornamental Gardens, a ‘night hunt’ for Owls, Nk’Mip Desert & Heritage Centre, ‘Golden Mile’ wine tasting, and a breakfast cruise on the Casabella Princess.

Start Location:	Kelowna
End Location:	Kelowna
Accomodations:	Comfort Inn, Kelowna, and Days Inn, Penticton
Required Equipment:	None
Required Skills:	None
Required Documents:	Passport AND photo ID and birth certificate (proof of citizenship) required for entry into Canada.
Required Inoculations:	None.
Packing List:	Bring comfortable walking shoes, sleeveless tops for warm days, sun screen, a hat, light jacket for cool nights and incase of wind or rain during trip.
Luggage Limits:	You must be able to handle your own luggage.

Handicapped Rooms :	Not available.
Ground Floor Rooms:	Available upon request.
Elevators:	Yes.
Walking Distances:	You will not be asked to stand for more than 15 minutes. However, walking tours are included in the itinerary (participation is NOT mandatory)
Elevation:	Kelowna is 344 metres (1,129 ft.) above sea level. Penticton is 351 metres (1,152 ft.). The motor coach will travel through mountain passes.

Below is the projected schedule for this program. On each full day of programming, 3 meals and various snacks and beverages are included. Please note that slight changes may occur in the case of unforeseen events.