Friends of the South Slopes is asking the community to rally behind the BC Parks Foundation in a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect an 80-acre private land parcel within Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park. (Update: Goal Reached!)

FOSS celebrates 30 years of protecting and improving Kelowna’s South Slopes. Read about upgrades to the Stewart Road East Trailhead, Adopt-a-Trail Expansions, the new Myra Canyon Explorer, and more!

Visitors to the Myra Canyon Trestles can download a free interpretive guide designed to enrich their journey along the historic rail-to-trail.

We’re excited to announce that the Adopt-A-Trail Program has been expanded—offering more chances support the trails you love.

Read about a major conservation milestone, FOSS’s 30th anniversary, ongoing trail maintenance and more.

This newsletter looks back at the lasting impacts of the 2003 wildfire, highlights a major conservation land donation, and shares what’s ahead.

Recap of our summer, and some new information and events happening this fall!

This edition of the newsletter is full of new happenings on the trails! From new trail by-passes, to new signage, cupcakes, electricity, and wildflowers! Read the June 2025 Newsletter.

FOSS’ latest newsletter is packed with exciting updates—our AGM recap to trail crew triumphs, electrification milestones, and new members of distinction recognized for years of effort!