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PRESENTERS and LEADERS


The beauty, natural significance and variety of habitats found in the Columbia Valley attract many biologists, naturalists and conservationists who work to understand and preserve our natural ecosystems. Wings over the Rockies Nature Festival has traditionally depended on the expertise of such people to make presentations and lead field trips through the wetlands, lakes, grasslands, and forests flanking the Columbia River. There are also local enthusiasts who have devoted years to observing birds and have gained an impressive expertise in birding. Our leaders and presenters contribute their time, energy and knowledge in their desire to educate and instill an appreciation for nature. Thanks to these dedicated volunteers!

2024 Presenters and Leaders Bios and Photos

  

Click on a name to read the biography of any one of the presenters and leaders.


Presenters

  • Bryon Benn
  • Jayden Daniels and Hunter Scrimshaw
  • Myrna Pearman
  • Robert Ede
  • Roland Dechesne
  • Sabina Bendall
  • Shelley Humphries

Leaders

  • Andrea Petzold
  • Arrowhead Brewery
  • Ben Mitchell-Banks
  • Brian Wesley
  • Cam Gillies
  • Cam Gillies and Jed Cochrane
  • Cam Gillies and Jody Allair
  • Catriona Leven and Dr. Suzanne Bayley
  • Charmaine Dittrick and Sharon Morgan
  • Chris Skinner - Playwest Experiences
  • Claude Rioux
  • Columbia Lake Stewardship Society
  • Columbia River Paddle
  • Conrad Kain's Kitchen & Grill
  • Dale Wilker
  • Dave Zehnder
  • David Gibson
  • Don Delaney and Kathleen Mpulubusi
  • Dr. Shelley Alexander
  • Elena Olsen
  • Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Guide
  • Gareth Thomson
  • Groundswell Community Greenhouse & Garden with Dale Wilker
  • Haley MacDonald and Cindy McCallum
  • Heather Fischbuch
  • Herrie ten Cate
  • Ian Dewey and Sharon Morgan
  • Jakub Olesinski
  • Jen Abra and Natalie Ruby - Black Star Studios
  • Jenna Schulhof
  • Jody Allair
  • John Pitcher and Sherry Dewey
  • John Zehnder
  • Katherine Friedley and Adrian Pery
  • Kathleen Mpulubusi
  • Kelly Carlson
  • Kicking Horse Coffee & Cafe
  • Kim Weaver
  • Kimberley Rae
  • Kristin Whitlow
  • Lake Windermere Ambassadors
  • Lyle Grisedale
  • Lyle Grisedale and Brian Wesley
  • Mara Nelson
  • Morag Turnbull
  • Natalie Forrest - O’my Enterprises
  • Pat Bavin
  • Patrick Carrick - Columbia Valley Drumming
  • Rachel Darvill
  • Randy Harris
  • Randy Hopkins
  • Reno Sommerhalder
  • Rick Kubian
  • Robyn Oliver and Shona Robichaud - Pottery Playground
  • Rocky River Grill
  • Ron and Tracy Grams
  • Ryan Bavin
  • Steve Pratt and Greg Scott
  • The Station Pub
  • Tim MacIntosh
  • Tracy Flynn
  • Valley Zipline Adventures
  • Wildsight Golden with Rachel Darvill & Sanne van der Ros
  • Winderberry Nursery & Edible Acres Farm & Café