Biodiversity in the Vineyard – Northern Tour
August 6 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Free
Biodiversity in the Vineyard – Northern Tour
Event Date & Time:Tuesday, August 6, 2025 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST
Event Description: Join us for the Northern leg of our Biodiversity in the Vineyard field tour, hosted in collaboration with researchers and viticulturists. This engaging field day invites you into active vineyard sites in Kelowna and West Kelowna, where we’ll explore real-world applications of biodiversity practices that support healthy vineyards and resilient ecosystems.
Through hands-on demonstrations and open discussion, participants will gain insights into:
- Cover crop projects
- Soil health, beneficial insects, and nematodes
- Tools such as the microBIOMETER® for on-site soil analysis
📍 Tour Stops Include:
- Waldhof Vineyards (Gebert Family), Kelowna – 5225 Lakeshore Road Kelowna, BC, V1W 4J1
- Kalala Vineyards (Kalala Winery), West Kelowna – 3361 Glencoe Rd, West Kelowna, BC V4T 1M1
Contributors: Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, UBC, BC Living Labs, BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food, BC Grapegrowers’ Association, BC Wine Grape Council + Sustainable Winegrowing BC.
📝 Registration is required.
📄 Full itinerary available here:
What to Bring:Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water bottle, and a notepad if desired. Please arrive 15 minutes prior for check-in.
Questions?Contact: Dr. Mehdi Sharifi – [email protected] Cell#: 250-609-1127
