Drop by the Okanagan Heritage Museum for a dino-mite time! Explore the Dinosaurs of BC exhibition, dig for dinosaur fossils, play the dinosaur-themed ‘Myth Buster’ game, touch dino eggs and enter a draw to win a special dino-themed gift basket.
Help preserve Kelowna’s historical grave markers by learning proper cleaning techniques. Supplies and drinking water provided. Bring your own stool or lawn chair for resting.
Stroll from the Laurel Packinghouse to the Rotary Marsh with syilx knowledge carriers as they teach about traditional plant use.
Continue your journey with the nsyilxcen language and gain a deeper understanding of syilx culture. Through a series of dynamic classes, students with a beginner understanding of nsyilxcen will engage with each other and their instructor as they continue their learning. This class is presented in partnership with Wildrose Native Traditions and is for everyone, regardless of heritage.
Historical newspapers are full of fascinating things; headlines, stories, the gossip column and even advertisements!
Can you dig up a dinosaur in your backyard? Learn about dinosaurs and geology to become an amateur fossil hunter and discover whether you can find the first dinosaur of the Okanagan. Handle rocks and fossils as we answer together whether dinosaur fossils can be found in your backyard.
Would you like to greet students or visitors in nsyilxcən? Would you like to master some basic vocabulary, and gain a deeper understanding of syilx culture and connection to place? This workshop will give participants a start on pronunciation, greetings and language meaning. This class is for everyone, regardless of heritage.
Stroll from the Laurel Packinghouse to the Rotary Marsh with syilx knowledge carriers as they teach about traditional plant use.
Dinosaurs were HOW BIG? Using real paleontology equipment and fossil exploration, we will imagine a land filled with dinosaurs. Then tag along as we give you a mini tour of our Dinosaurs of BC exhibit. It’s going to be Roar-some!
Stroll from the Laurel Packinghouse to the Rotary Marsh with syilx knowledge carriers as they teach about traditional plant use.
For the little dinosaur lovers in your family. Kelowna Museums introduces drop in Sundays with Dinosaur themed games, crafts or talks on the wonderful world of Dinosaurs in BC. Each week will be a different activity. It would be T-reffic to see you!
Can you dig up a dinosaur in your backyard? Learn about dinosaurs and geology to become an amateur fossil hunter and discover whether you can find the first dinosaur of the Okanagan. Handle rocks and fossils as we answer together whether dinosaur fossils can be found in your backyard.
