Strathcona Wilderness Institute AGM upcoming

Do you have any questions about Strathcona Park and its fascinating plants, wildlife or history?

Are you interested in taking an easy day hike or exploring some of the challenging back country?

Would you like to learn more about the Strathcona Wilderness Institute?  Would you like to be part of Strathcona Wilderness Institute’s special 20th anniversary celebrations held this summer?

Then be sure to attend the 20th Annual General Meeting of Strathcona Wilderness Institute, Wednesday, May 6 in the Evergreen Lounge (lower floor) at the Florence Filberg Centre (411 Anderton, Courtenay)  The time is 7-9 p.m.

As a non-profit organization, the Strathcona Wilderness Institute board of directors will answer questions about Strathcona Park and their summer programs at the Paradise Meadows Wilderness Information Centre, or at the Information Centre at Buttle Lake.

Lindsay Elms (a fascinating mountain climber and historian) will be presenting a short slide show.

The SWI is always looking for new volunteers, members, new ideas, and new skills.

We are also looking for new directors this year. Refreshments will be served. For more information please see strathconaparkblogspot.ca/

 

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