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Kamloops Adult Learners Society (KALS) is a community of actively engaged learners who are interested in exploring and understanding a broad range of topics, sharing ideas, and meeting others who have similar interests. Classes are usually two hours in length and are single-session or multi-session of two to ten weeks duration.

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In person on McArthur Island at 1550 Island Parkway Dr. through-out the semester during office hours Monday-Friday 9am-4pm (Closed from 12pm-1pm). Credit, cash or cheque

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*Single session courses are non-refundable. Multi session courses are refundable with a $10 cancellation fee.

Ashcroft grasslands Tour
Cost: $10
Min: 8
Max: 14

Single Session

Multi Session

We will tour lower and middle grasslands in the Ashcroft area looking at native and seeded grasslands, wildfire recovery, invasive plants and grazing use. Led by Mike Dedels, Executive Director of the GCC (Grasslands Conservation Council). We will arrange carpooling from Kenna Cartwright Park parking just east of the prison. Please dress for the weather, wear good walking shoes and bring enough food and drink for the day.

Instructor: Mike Dedels

Mike Dedels

Mike is a long time GCC (Grasslands Conservations Council) member, including eight years on the Board, with terms as Secretary and Treasurer. He has been under contract as GCC Executive Director since July 2022. Mike has a passion for increasing knowledge of grasslands through outreach to the general public, and collaboration with First Nations, landowners and other NGOs.

Location: Kenna Cartwright Park, Hillside Drive entrance
Dates:
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Introduction to Nature Conservancy of Canada
Cost: $10.00
Min: 8
Max: 15

Single Session

Multi Session

On this field trip, we will briefly review the different types of land conservation mechanisms in BC and then go for a short walk on NCC’s Lac du Bois Conservation Area to review of some of NCC’s more recent land management projects on the property. We will go for a meander and find a nice spot to have lunch and answer any questions participants have about NCC and the things we see that day.

Instructor: Danielle Cross

Danielle Cross

Danielle Cross is the Interior Program Director for Nature Conservancy of Canada’s BC team. This position provides her the privilege of leading a small team that provide exemplary stewardship on NCC’s projects as well as the opportunity to pursue new projects that advance conservation in BC’s Interior. For over 20 years Danielle has worked across western Canada in habitat and species at risk conservation and wildlife management in various government, private industry and not-for-profit roles.

Location: Fieldtrip
Dates:
Friday June 12, 2026 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Additional Comments:
Meet at 10 am at the bottom of the hill at the cattleguard parking lot off Bachelor Hills Drive https://maps.app.goo.gl/sga8bcekmoXDtLJ56 Drive up to site and start talk 10:30am, talk and walk for about an hour, eat lunch and drive back down around 12:30 Carpooling is encouraged as limited parking is available (maybe 5-6 vehicles)
KALS Winter 2026 Calendar Available on Website – December 19th, 2025 REGISTRATION WILL OPEN – January 5th, 2026 @ 9 am

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How To Register for Membership

On-line by clicking the online registration button:

Online Registration

In person on McArthur Island at 1550 Island Parkway Dr. through-out the semester during office hours Monday-Friday 9am-4pm (Closed from 12pm-1pm). Credit, cash or cheque

Register by Phone by Calling 1-250-376-1525

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