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Recent Posts
- Recording for talk on seed-based restoration
- New Article: New microorganism and biodiversity in Strathcona Park
- Members and public invited to CVN’s 2024 AGM on February 25
- Winter 2023-24 fungi review, part 2
- Winter 2023-24 fungi review, part 1
- Kitty Coleman fungi (fall 2023)
- Recording for talk on reducing wildfire harms
- Nominate a tree for 2024 Trees of the Year
- Find trees to nominate for Trees of the Year 2024
- Learn about seed-based restoration for urban settings
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CVN Facebook Posts
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Before the rain stops and the herring spawn gets into full swing I have to share this amazing piece of work sent to my by my physics prof brother. This is a link to the YouTube introduction to the oVert project youtu.be/1VqLsNMIPmc?si=uZ7py8YfigOJdVo4(love the Grieg 'hall of the mountain king' sound track) Here is a link to the Florida Museum hosting the project results: www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/overt/Huge body of work you can come back to over and over. Mind Blown.2 weeks ago
🌳Comox Valley Nature holds an annual “Trees of the Year” event to identify and highlight individual trees of significant interest or importance or beauty in the Comox Valley. The goal of the event is to foster a strong connection with nature, increase awareness of cherished local trees, and raise interest in the value and protection of trees.🌳Any Comox Valley resident can nominate a tree they love within the Comox Valley Regional District boundaries. As of 2024, the nomination period runs from February 1 to March 31.🌳When nominating a tree, consider your personal attraction to the tree. Is it beautiful or eye-catching? Is it ecologically or economically important? Does it have a unique history, or is it of cultural significance? Whatever your reason for choosing to nominate a particular tree, we invite you to share its story with us!🌳Consider checking out our cycle routes for the nomination phase. These will guide you to tree-rich areas that we have identified throughout our area and linked into cycle routes. These routes offer opportunities for observation, discovery and active exploration of trees.🌳All the nominated trees will go on a map for the year, articles and posts will highlight the stories of the trees, and on June 1, one nominator’s name will be drawn at random for a small prize.🌳For more information on the history of this global event and to nominate your favorite tree, visitcomoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/activities/tree-of-the-year-contest/ ... See MoreSee Less2 weeks ago
🌳We are excited to announce the revival of our public walk series.🌳In our inaugural walk "Incredible Trees", arborist Verna Mumby, will introduce you to the fascinating tree species growing in the Comox Exhibition Grounds natural area. She will share information about wildlife trees, danger trees and the importance of trees to this ecosystem and indeed to all of us!🌳This walk will be on flat terrain over some tree roots – approximately an hour long and 2km distance.🌳Walks are free to the public, register to reserve your spot at comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/incredible-trees-public-walk/CV Land Trust & Conservation Partnership ... See MoreSee Less3 weeks ago
Comox Valley Nature held its first hybrid zoom meeting, on Feb 25th, in our new venue at Comox United Church. We heard presentations from various groups such as birding, photography, habitat restoration and public walks. Thanks to all who attended, and to the group leaders for their continued efforts. It was so exciting to hear about all the hard work going on to support and explore our environment. If you haven't done so, consider joining as a member and increase your connection to nature in the Comox Valley. comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/ ... See MoreSee Less3 weeks ago
It was great to see so many members come to the CVN AGM on Sunday. It seems so long since the start of COVID and our last in person meetings. During my presentation I mentioned there are 42 spherical panoramas on the CVN website associated with the viewing guide. Here is a link to the alphabetical list where you can find them along with instructions to view:comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/nature-viewing-guide-spherical-panoramas/Below is a sample providing a 'fly over' of Kin Beach. Be sure to check out some of the nature viewing locations. ... See MoreSee Less
Category Archives: Wetland Restoration
Airpark Restoration 2022
This year’s 2022 Restoration Report for the Courtenay River Airpark has been posted on the Comox Valley Nature Website. It is under publications on the top bar of the page. Click on this and go to Wetland Restoration. I wish … Continue reading
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Airpark Restoration 2021
This year’s 2021 Restoration Report for the Courtenay River Airpark has been posted on the Comox Valley Nature Website. It is under publications on the top bar of the page. Click on this and go to Wetland Restoration. I wish … Continue reading
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CVN birders and the MARS connection
This report was prepared by Royann Petrell and Kelly Kline. In 2020, the CVN Birders Group established a partnership with the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society (MARS) to enhance the bird displays at their visitor centre. Last spring, Art Martell gave … Continue reading
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Courtenay River Airpark 2020 Report
This years 2020 Restoration Report for the Courtenay River Airpark has been posted on the Comox Valley Nature Website. It is under publications on the top bar of the page. Click on this and go to Wetland Restoration. I wish … Continue reading
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Invasive plant: Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata)
This post is by Jocie Brooks, leader of the Botany Group, from an email to members of the group on April 27. I was out walking along the Puntledge River recently (downstream from the Condensory Bridge on the Courtenay side), … Continue reading
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Restoration Project 2019 Courtenay River Airpark
This years 2019 Restoration Report for the Courtenay River Airpark has been posted on the Comox Valley Nature Website. It is under publications on the top bar of the page. Click on this and go to Wetland Restoration. I wish … Continue reading
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Airpark Report 2017
A short report highlighting the work done in the Courtenay River Airpark this year(2017) is now available under Publications.
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Earth Day (April 22nd 2017) planting of over 80 native shrubs at Courtenay Airpark
Earth Day (April 22nd 2017) brought in volunteers from many Comox Valley organizations to assist in the planting of over 80 native shrubs and small trees at the Courtenay Airpark. This was truly a community effort with Project Watershed leading … Continue reading
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Scotch Broom
Media Release Scotch broom With sunny May weather comes the blooming of Scotch broom in the Comox Valley. It also means that community groups like the Broombusters and Comox Valley Nature will be out cutting it down. If you have … Continue reading
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In the News: Planting Native Species in Courtenay Airpark
On Tuesday October 22 several members of CV Nature planted native species in an area of the Courtenay airpark formerly infested with highly invasive Japanese knotweed. The knotweed was continuously cut every two weeks over the course of two years, … Continue reading
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