What is a Folk School and How Can They Help? The Okanagan Folk School workshops encourage people to try new things, strengthen skills, and connect with each other. Handcrafting classes and community gatherings have been proven to reduce feelings of isolation, build...
Crafting a Community: What a Folk School could do for Peachland -Kristen Friesen is a journalist / owner of The Peachland Phoenix, a local news website that is supported by subscribers. Your first month is free when you sign up here! Is there something you’ve...
The Okanagan Folk School The Okanagan Folk School (OKFS) is a BC Non-Profit Society, unique for its dedication to teaching the arts, crafts, and cultural heritage of the Okanagan region. Made up of local artisans, crafts people, and volunteers, we offer...
Tight Lines and Looney Toons By Murray Wood “FISH ON” we screamed at the top of our lungs as we were heading down the hill to board the boat. We were practicing for the fishing adventure awaiting us. My wife, Valerie Wood, and my cousins, Jay and Shela Hughson...
The Wheels are Rolling on the KVR By Murray Wood Peachland Eagles Nest B&B 1eaglesnest.ca Early one morning I looked out our front door window to see two of our guests boarding a Myra Canyon Bike Rental tour van. I was both surprised and pleased. Pleased to see...
Fishing 365 days a year. The Okanagan and surrounding country is blessed with many “Big Water” lakes as well as the secluded backcountry ponds and lakes. An angler can fish all year round for different species and apply many different angling techniques. We...
