2012 Rivers Day
The Vernon Rivers Day Celebration has been cancelled for this year.
If you are interested in signing up to clean a creek, visit www.shorelinecleanup.ca and the Greater Vernon Adopt-a-Stream Program.
Check back for information about a Fall 2012 Streamkeepers Training Course. For information about the Pacific Streamkeepers Federation visit www.pskf.ca.
2011 Rivers Day Activities
On Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18 the third annual North Okanagan Streamkeepers Training Course took place. Organized by the City of Vernon and the Regional District of North Okanagan, this year’s course trained eight new Streamkeepers who we congratulate and look forward to seeing in action soon on local streams and creeks.
To get involved in the Adopt-a-Stream program and take care of a local stream year round visit www.vernon.ca/adopt-a-stream.
2011 Rivers Day On-Stage Entertainment
11:00 a.m.
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Our Kids Have Talent Youth Performer "Morgan Hillis" |
11:45 a.m.
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Okanagan Indian Band Prayer and Welcome Song |
12:00 p.m.
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Spoken Word by Cameron Welch of Kelowna with Vernon singer/songwriter Windmills |
12:30 p.m.
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LUNCH BREAK |
1:30 pm
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Our Kids Have Talent Youth Performer “Brandon Schmor” |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Spoken Word by Cameron Welch of Kelowna with Vernon singer/songwriter Windmills |
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2010 Rivers Day Activities
The 2010 Vernon Rivers Day Celebration in Kin Beach Park was full of great music and activities. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the event. This event is made possible by the community groups and organizations that volunteer their time, the talented young musicians that share their passion and the community members that come out to support a healthy future for our creeks, lakes and rivers. The City of Vernon would like to thank everyone for their commitment and enthusiasm. Below is a quick look at some of what we saw in the park on Rivers Day 2010
On-Stage Entertainment
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School District 22 Aboriginal Drummers, Dancers and Singers |
12:00 p.m.
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Alex Yellowshoes, Our Kids Have Talent Contestant |
1:00 p.m.
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Morgan Hillis, Our Kids Have Talent Contestant |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Tangelo (Kailee Duggan and Ryan Breitkreutz), Our Kids Have Talent Contestants |
Guided Tours (Schedule subject to change; please check the schedule at the park on Rivers Day)
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Outrigger Paddling on Okanagan Lake With a Guide On-Board |
12:45 p.m.
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Creekside Interpretive Walk |
1:15 p.m.
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Nab the Bully Plant Education Program (for Youth to Learn About Invasive Plants, or "Weeds") |
1:45 p.m.
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Outrigger Paddling on Okanagan Lake With a Guide On-Board |
2:15 p.m.
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Creekside Interpretive Walk |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Nab the Bully Plant Education Program (for Youth to Learn About Invasive Plants, or "Weeds") |
Information and Activity Booths
Weed Pull in North Vernon Park
At 2:00 p.m. there will be an information session and community weed pull in North Vernon Park, behind Wal-Mart (5601 20 St.). Learn about invasive plants and help pick some out of the park.
The Weed Pull is hosted by the Allan Brooks Nature Centre. For more information contact allan@abnc.ca or 250.260.4227.
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Rivers Day 2008
Sunday, September 28
BC Rivers Day takes place on the last Sunday of every September, across the province since 1980. More recently Rivers Day has become an international event which is celebrated as part of World Rivers Day.
In Vernon in 2008, a reusable bag design competition was held for school students around BC Rivers Day. The winners of this contest had their drawings featured on the 2009 EnviroBags and used in advertising for 2009 Earth Day events. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to everyone who participated! |
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Also for Rivers Day 2008 staff from the City of Vernon, the Allen Brooks Nature Centre, the Regional District of North Okanagan and GVS Water hosted a day-long event outside of the Recreation Centre beside the BX Creek. A creek clean up event was organized, trash collected was turned into sculpture, reusable bags were available for painting and many regional stewardship groups shared their experiences and volunteer opportunities with all interested community members. The event was a great success and will be built on in years to come. |
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Rivers Day 2008
Sunday, September 28
BC Rivers Day takes place on the last Sunday of every September, across the province since 1980. More recently Rivers Day has become an international event which is celebrated as part of World Rivers Day.
In Vernon in 2008, a reusable bag design competition was held for school students around BC Rivers Day. The winners of this contest had their drawings featured on the 2009 EnviroBags and used in advertising for 2009 Earth Day events. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to everyone who participated! |
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Also for Rivers Day 2008 staff from the City of Vernon, the Allen Brooks Nature Centre, the Regional District of North Okanagan and GVS Water hosted a day-long event outside of the Recreation Centre beside the BX Creek. A creek clean up event was organized, trash collected was turned into sculpture, reusable bags were available for painting and many regional stewardship groups shared their experiences and volunteer opportunities with all interested community members. The event was a great success and will be built on in years to come. |
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