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Comox Valley Nature invites its members and the public to CVN’s October general meeting, where you can hear the following keynote presentation by our guest speaker: Birdbrains – Smarter than you think- with Sandra Milligan Once dismissed as “birdbrains,” birds are now recognized for their remarkable intelligence. Sandra explores the evolution of our understanding of avian neuroanatomy, focusing on local species. Through engaging stories and videos, Sandra explores how birds solve problems, use tools, express empathy, and communicate with rich vocabulary – inviting you to see these creatures with newfound respect and wonder.Sandra Milligan has been teaching university level biology at North Island College for over twenty years. With graduate degrees in neuroscience, she’s now a generalist, naturalist, and lifelong learner. In Campbell River, she’s a recognized environmental advocate and public educator. Her passion for birding has evolved into a deep interest in avian behaviour and intelligence. Drawing on her neuroanatomy background, Sandra has followed the growing research on bird cognition, confirming what many intuitively felt – birds display an extraordinary range of intelligent behaviours. Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3 pm in the main hall of Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive, Comox. Members of the public welcome.This will be an in-person only meeting. We will not record the presentation on this occasion [this is a correction to previous information].As always, there will be a break after the presentation with a chance to meet new people and socialize with old friends. Tea, coffee and treats will be available (by donation).A brief meeting follows. Reports from some of our interest groups and projects are an opportunity for guests to learn more about what we do.
It's that time of year! A couple of off leash dogs have been seen romping at the confluence of Morrison Creek and the Puntledge River. Dogs get quite excited to see those big chum. The chum do spawn right at the mouth of the creek, salmon eggs are very sensitive to disturbance so paws, or feet, in the creek kill eggs. Keep your dog on a leash, especially if you do not want a smelly dog! Dogs like to roll in dead fish. Salmon spook, be a quiet calm wildlife paparazzi.
Fish Walk!!! ( Well, not really...but don't miss this chance to follow their journey!)Join the Morrison Creek Streamkeepers for a walk along Morrison Creek, starting at its confluence with the Puntledge River in Puntledge Park, to watch salmon spawning after their remarkable journey back from the ocean. Register here: form.jotform.com/262924316992264
Thanks to community support, a property in Deep Bay is now protected, safeguarding its mature forests, salmon streams and diverse shoreline.Now, we’re helping restore this land so it can regenerate into a healthy forest.Join the Comox Valley land Trust and WolfTree for a hands-on day to rehabilitate the former homestead by planting trees and shrubsIf you'd like to volunteer your time, the work party is Sunday, October 25th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.Meet at Rosewall creek Provincial Park parking lot at 9:50 to carpool to the deep bay restoration site.See this link or link in bio to register and for more information: www.jotform.com/form/262826298698277
Comox Valley Nature’s Wetlands restoration group has been working on the Courtenay Rotary Trail removing invasive plants.Removing invasive plants ensures that native plants can thrive. A vigorous native plant population also provides food for insects and birds.Join us in liberating native plants from invasive thugs such as ivy.We meet at the end of 21st street in Courtenay, where it meets the Courtenay Rotary Trail near Dogwood Park. You’ll find us there every Sunday starting Oct 18 to mid-Dec, mid-Jan to March 14, from 1:00 to 3:30 Bring gloves and water, dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.For more information contact
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General Meeting March 15 2020 has been moved
The General Meeting from March 15 , 2020 has been moved to hopefully March 22, 2020 as a Webinar Meeting. further information via weekly email.
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Guest Speaker : Denman Island Marine Stewards, Protecting Marine Ecosystem, 19. January 2020
CVN invites the public to learn about protecting a Marine Ecosystem Aerial photo of the annual herring spawn at the North End of Denman Island. Photo by Hal Schulz. Comox Valley Nature is pleased to host … Continue reading
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Guest Speaker : Paula Wild, In Search of the Real Wolf, 17. November 2019
Comox Valley Nature is pleased to host a public lecture featuring author Paula Wild. “In Search of the Real Wolf” features striking images of wolves, as well as some little-known facts. The lecture is on Sunday Nov. 17, 2019 and … Continue reading
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Public invitation to Urban Forest Conference 26. October 2019
CVN Press Release Comox Valley Nature Holds 1 Day Island Conference on Courtenay’s Urban Forest Plan and Its Implications for Climate Change and Biodiversity Comox Valley Nature is opening its annual Fall Vancouver Island Regional BC Nature conference to the … Continue reading
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Guest Speaker: David Fraser, Bird Observation on Vancouver Island, 20. October 2019
CVN invites the public to learn about bird observation on Vancouver Island Comox Valley Nature is pleased to host a public lecture. Join David Fraser for a talk entitled: “Things I Learned Birding for 31 Years with Tom Briggs: – … Continue reading
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Program Schedule Urban Forests and Sustainable Cities Conference 26. October 2019 Courtenay
Urban Forests and Sustainable Cities Conference Program Schedule The Conference is October 26th, from 9 am to 6 pm, at the Filberg Center 411 Anderton Avenue, Courtenay. The goal of this conference is to have an open forum for discussions … Continue reading
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Invitation to the “Urban Forests and Sustainable Cities” Conference, October 26th, 2019
Comox Valley Nature (Comox Valley Naturalists Society) PO Box 3222, Courtenay BC, V9N 5N4, Invitation to the “Urban Forests and Sustainable Cities” Conference, October 26th, 2019 Hello; Comox Valley Nature is hosting a one day conference on the importance … Continue reading
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Shoreline Outing: Trent River Estuary, Sept 26th 2019
The next shoreline outing will be our first estuarine outing. When: 9:30-11:30 am, Thursday, September 26th. (3.5 foot low tide is 10:15) Where: Meet at the the end of Carey Place in Royston What: Surveying the algae, plants and invertebrates … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Report: Seal Bay Sept 9th 2019
At our last gathering at Seal Bay on September 9th we were not disappointed in the array of botanical forms : flowers in still bloom, including the musk-flower- Erythranthre moschata ( yellow monkey flower with slimy leaves) and the abhorred … Continue reading
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Shorline Outing: Seal Bay Park August 28th 2019
The last good tide of summer hits next week. Ian and Dianna suggested Seal Bay sensu stricto as a summer destination, so lets give that a try. Where: Seal Bay Park, Seabank Road Entrance (link to google map). Meet at entrance. … Continue reading
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