FOSS undertook a major upgrade to Race Classic in the summer of 2023 in order to facilitate access for FOSS crews and equipment to trails on the western side of Myra Bellevue Provincial Park. Previously, access had been difficult to impossible because of the trail configuration, making travel there dangerous for volunteer crews. The project initially involved modification to …
FOSS acknowledges and supports the following community stakeholders, working collaboratively with them to protect and enhance the South Slopes: Central Okanagan Land Trust (COLT) The Central Okanagan Land Trust (COLT) was formed in 1990 by the Central Okanagan Foundation as an independent Board, specifically to accept and manage either gifted land or donations of money to purchase land, support wildlife protection, …
FOSS has worked closely with the RDCO for many years; FOSS supports and shares the same vision for overall connectivity, always looking for opportunities to complete, and protect, the vast trail system extending the breadth and length of the South Slopes. RDCO staff generously offer their time and expertise related to many issues that FOSS brings forward. FOSS volunteered to …
FOSS works with various departments within the City of Kelowna, including: Parks Planning, Urban Planning, Urban Forestry, Long Range Planning, Real Estate, and Property Management. FOSS has met with the Mayor and Councillors in the past on specific issues relating to South Slopes trail access and connectivity, and communicates community concerns to appropriate staff, bringing attention to opportunities for acquisitions/access …
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy BC Provincial Parks: Myra-Bellevue and Okanagan Mountain FOSS holds a Partnership Agreement with BC Parks authorizing the Society to provide trail maintenance, facility repairs, sign installation and to promote BC Park values. Over 3000 volunteer hours were invested this past year, significantly improving the many, many kilometres of trails in both Parks. Recreation …