Nature centre getting wild

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Things are going to be getting wild at the Allan Brooks Nature Centre.

The Allan Brooks Nature Centre Wine and Wild West Fundraiser takes place July 6.

This year the 18th annual event takes a western twist with a new venue at Historic O’Keefe Ranch.

“We are very excited to be at O’Keefe Ranch this year,” said Vicki Proulx, Wine and Wild West co-ordinator. “Agriculture is such a huge part of our lives in the Okanagan. O’Keefe Ranch offers us a spectacular outdoor space allowing guests to experience and learn about our connection with nature on the farm.”

Returning features of the event include live farm animals, The Bug Guys with their reptiles and live birds of prey with The Raptors – one of the only opportunities to see the birds in the Okanagan this summer.

Cocktails from Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery and scenic rides in a horse-drawn carriage will add to the event.

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada members will be on site with telescopes for deep sky viewing. Guests can indulge in the delicious appetizers and savoury desserts, all while sipping on the Okanagan’s finest wines including Summer Gate Winery.

The evening also features one of the best live and silent auctions in town.

Rob Dinwoodie will entertain by the campfire with live music and cowboy-inspired entertainment.

All proceeds will go towards maintaining ABNC's nature education programs for local children in North Okanagan schools.

As well, funds raised will help expand events and nature experiences offered by the centre. Allan Brook’s plans to continue developing and delivering hands-on fun, unique, nature-oriented, and authentic experiences for youth, families and visitors in the area.

Tickets can be purchased online.