
Join wildflower photographer and former biology teacher Harold Baumbrough along with local biologist Lisa Scott for a hike on the Twin Lakes Conservation Lands owned by The Nature Trust of British Columbia. Walk around the lakeshore and explore the unique transition from water-loving plants to dry grassland slopes. View an abundance of Shootingstars, Chocolate Lilies, Blue Clematis, and the rare Showy Phlox. Watch for a variety of raptors and songbirds, as you learn about the role of wildfire, the importance of wildlife trees and the invasive plants that pose a threat to this beautiful habitat.
Tour Details
Difficulty Level: 2-3
Price: $25.00
+ Price Includes: n/a
Max Group: 20
What to Bring
- Good Walking Footwear
- Water
- Snack
- Sun Hat/Protection
- All-weather Clothing
Area
Location: Twin Lakes
Meeting Place: Penticton Visitor Centre
Transportation: Carpool
Age Permitted
12+
Level of Difficulty Scale
LEVEL 0 – Access for all. Flat terrain
LEVEL 1 – Easy walking. All/mostly level paths
LEVEL 2 – Paths can be narrow with some uneven terrain
LEVEL 3 – Obstacles in paths and/or uneven terrain. Steeper grade requiring agility
LEVEL 4 – Very Steep, insecure footing. Long hike. Good physical condition needed