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Exciting new event for Wings over the Rockies
Wings Over the Rockies Nature Festival is making some changes.
Traditionally, the festival celebrated the week of incredible wildlife experiences in the Columbia Valley with a gala dinner. This year’s festival celebration is a soirée, a casual evening event, where guests will mingle and chat with friends and fellow nature lovers while enjoying the live music of Kevin Olson.
Small plate appetizers, tea, coffee and dessert will be served to attendees. A cash bar will offer beverages such as wine, beer and soft drinks. Guests may browse a display of local artwork organized by the Columbia Valley Arts or perhaps watch the slideshow of photos reviewing the week’s events.
After the soirée, we will welcome our keynote speaker, Dr. Dale Leckie, geologist, scientist, and best-selling author of nature tour books. Dr. Leckie’s presentation will explore the landscape and wildlife connections and their importance to all of us. The evening will be a social and learning experience not to be missed.
Wings Over the Rockies Nature Festival is based out of Invermere, with the events stretching from Golden to the north down to Wasa Provincial Park in the south.
One of the premier nature festivals in Western Canada, more than 100 events include in-the-field excursions, bird watching, luncheon and evening presentations.
The festival wraps up on Sunday, May 14 with a concert by Sean McCann, co-founder of the iconic Canadian band, Great Big Sea.
During Wings over the Rockies Nature Festival week, an on-line auction raises funds to sustain the festival. Auction offerings reflect the event’s commitment to the natural world. A feature auction item is a cruise with Adventure Canada.
Festival dates are Monday, May 8 to Sunday, May 14.
Festival Event Calendar will be available online beginning March 30. On-line ticket sales begin April 11, 10 a.m. MDT.
Lead image: A 2022 Wings over the Rockies Nature Festival event: Hoodoos walk with Jenny Feick. Photo submitted
Wings Over the Rockies Nature Festival
