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Several outdoor public events are being held by the Regional District of North Okanagan to kick off planning for four parks, recreation and culture master plans.

The RDNO is working with RC Strategies to develop four master plans for different service areas, including Greater Vernon Trails and Natural Spaces, White Valley Parks and Recreation, White Valley Arts and Culture, and RDNO Electoral Area F Parks.

"While the public engagement strategy for the plans will encourage online participation through surveys and an interactive mapping tool, the opportunity for in-person input is important to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate, even without access to the Internet," said Tannis Nelson, assistant manager, parks, recreation and culture.

The week of Aug. 17, residents can stop by any one of the sessions between 4 and 7 p.m. to provide input that will help guide planning for parks, trails, natural spaces, recreation, arts and culture for the different services.

Participants will be asked to adhere to provincial recommendations for social distancing and hand sanitization, and masks are being encouraged, but not required.

For a full list of times and places, click here.