Join railroad history author John Shaske for an easy walk exploring the flora and fauna around the Horseshoe Tunnel on the Kettle Valley Railway (KVR), followed by a campfire roast lunch in a rustic Naramata pine forest setting overlooking Okanagan Lake. If you are marveled by mosses, worried about invasive weeds, curious about cabooses and those backwards-numbered signs, don’t miss this special outing. John’s longtime expertise and flora knowledge will offer a chance of solving your wildest questions from plants to rails and leave you with queries and ideas for next time. Suitable for ages 12+.

John Shaske is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia.  He is co-author of the book Canada by Rail with a passion for railway history and love for our wonderful local flora and fauna.