The local Nicola Naturalists are having a botanist to speak and present on the 19th of March at the  NVIT lecture theater in Merritt. Dan Durall is from the University of the Okanagan.

Ever wondered about local mushrooms – whether they are edible or poisonous, and what roles they play in the local ecosystems? Dr. Durall is a mycologist (fungus specialist) with many years of experience studying fungi in the BC interior. He is especially interested in fungi found in our forests, understanding their role in carbon and nutrient cycling as well as the effect of forest practices on fungal populations and communities.

All Welcome: membership or donation requested. Program starts at 7 PM no food or drink in the lecture theater.

On this Day: March 12th 1961

The first winter assent of the north face of Elger mount.