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Dont miss these upcoming presentations, giving insight into wildlife rehabilitation, bird intelligence and the lives of coastal wolves:
Reporting wildfire sightings is easier with the BC Wildfire Service App:With the BC Wildfire Service app, you can quickly report wildfires electronically - even in areas with limited cell coverage. Click on the report button, prepare your report offline and your report will automatically go to the Provincial Wildfire Reporting Centre when you’re back in service.Our mobile app is free to download on both Apple and Android devices.
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Interesting and helpful advice from John Neilson and the Brooklyn Creek Watershed Stewards :Recently, BCWS has been made aware of two incidents of soapy water at the Brooklyn Creek fish ladder (see picture taken July 2nd). This has likely resulted from a release of a detergent into the stream, possibly from car washing or moss removal on roofs.As readers know, Pacific salmon are found in Brooklyn Creek every day of the year, and there certainly is no “safe” time to release detergents or other pollutants into the storm water system that connects with the Creek. Release of any deleterious substance into salmon bearing streams is contrary to the Fisheries Act, and subject to fines. Soapy water can impact young salmon by damaging their gills or skin.
In addition to posing a threat to our salmon populations, soapy water may also indicate that some people are still washing cars, which as of June 23, is not permitted under Stage 3 water restrictions. Once car washing is again allowed, consider washing on a lawn, rather than a hard surface. This simple method can greatly reduce the amount of soapy water entering the storm water system.
Thank you for considering the health of the Brooklyn Creek Watershed.
Dr. John Neilson, President BCWS
Sophia Priestman, a graduate of Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School, is the 2026 recipient of the CVN Bursary. Our $1000 bursary was presented to her at the school’s awards ceremony on May 28.Sophia graduates with straight A grades. She made extensive contributions to the Environment Club throughout her career at Isfeld, taking on the president’s role in grades 11 and 12. She was also very involved in the Model UN Program, and participated in other school clubs and sports.
Outside school, Sophia has volunteered with Anderton Therapeutic Garden and with Lush Valley for several years. At 12 years old she was offered a job by five vendors at the Farmer’s Market and chose Alderlane Bakery where she is in her sixth year of employment. She also has helped out at Pendleton Farm.
Sophia has been accepted at the University of Victoria where she will pursue a dual major in Environmental Studies and Economics with a minor in Applied Ethics. Of this somewhat unusual combination of disciplines, Sophia says:
This variety of disciplines will allow me to see complex political and environmental issues from multiple perspectives and find innovative solutions that both foster sustainability and ensure welfare for all (human and non-human alike).
Congratulations, Sophia!
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Kylie Adebar, CVN Bursary Recipient, 2016
The CVN Bursary Committee chose Kylie Adebar as this year’s bursary winner for her volunteer commitments and high academic standing at Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School. She is now enrolled in the General Sciences program at the UBC Okanagan campus … Continue reading
Link to: Slideshow – Tree Diseases in Gardens and Parks with Duncan Morrison
Tree Diseases in Gardens and Parks with Duncan Morrison Diseases are normal components of ecosystems and will be illustrated with examples of diseases of foliage, stems, and roots from local broadleaf and conifer species. In his presentation, Duncan will define … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, Oct. 30th 2016, Nymph Falls Mushroom Public Walk, 9:00 am
Sunday, October 30th, Nymph Falls Mushroom Public Walk, 9:00 am Alison and Loys will lead an Autumn mushroom walk along the shores of Puntledge River at Nymph falls in this very popular Public walk. Participants will meet at the main … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, Oct. 22nd 2016, K’omoks Estuary Walk , 8:30 am
Saturday, October 22nd, K’omoks Estuary Walk , 8:30 am Dan Bowen and Bill Heidrick will be leading a fall interpretative walk to a number of sites of cultural, ecological and geological importance around the K’omoks Estuary. The participants will meet … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, Oct. 15th 2016, Ralph River, Strathcona Park Mushroom Walk, 9:30 am
Saturday, October 15th, Ralph River, Strathcona Park Mushroom Walk Alison and Loys will lead the popular, albeit long, Mushroom hike to Ralph River , which flows into Buttle Lake. The drive to the trail head goes through Campbell River and … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday Oct 9th 2016, Courtenay River Interpretive Walk, 9:00 am
Sunday October 9th, Courtenay River Interpretive Walk, 9:00 am Come along with Frank Hovenden and friends for a shoreline walk down the Courtenay River to the Estuary. The walk from Simms Park to Millard Road will stop a various points … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, Oct. 1st 2016, Kin Beach to Little River Shore Line 11:00 am
Saturday, October 1st, Kin Beach to Little River Shore Line 11:00 am Helen and Robbie Robinson will lead this shore line walk to the north of the Comox Airport. Participants to this 11 am walk will meet at the Main … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, Sept 24th 2016: Cape Lazo and its Garry Oaks, 9:00 am
Saturday, September 24th: Cape Lazo and its Garry Oaks, 9:00 am What better way to follow up on Dr. Marsh’s presentation at the General Meeting on Sept 18th, than with a walk of the Cape Lazo/Point Holmes area with Judy … Continue reading
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YNC Outing: Morrison Creek, Sept 18th 2016, 1pm
Hello Families, Our next Explorer Day will be on Sunday, September 18th from 1:00-3:00pm. Meet at the main parking lot of Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary School at 401 Willemar Avenue. We will play some interactive nature games, then take a … Continue reading
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YNC Outing: Nature House Miracle Beach, June 25th 2016, 2pm
Hello Families, Our next Explorer Day will be on Saturday, June 25, 2:00-3:30 pm and we will meet at the Nature House of Miracle Beach Provincial Park. We will be exploring the sandy beach at low tide. Children may like … Continue reading
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