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Instead of our monthly General Meeting, Comox Valley Nature is celebrating our 60th anniversary at the Filberg Centre, Rotary Hall, 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay.This event is open to CVN members and guests. We’d love to see longtime members, new faces and friends of nature alike. Bring your curiosity, your stories, and your sense of wonder.
To celebrate our 60th anniversary we invite you to come for a guided stroll on the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk with a member of Comox Valley Nature on April 24, 10 am -noon. Learn about the history of this area, including how the former sewage lagoon has become one of the most popular walking spots in the Comox Valley. Check out the restoration work that has replaced invasive plant species and added more native plants, shrubs and trees that is being done by Comox Valley Nature in partnership with the City of Courtenay. Hear why invasive plant species are so damaging to the ecosystems. Enjoy the view from the "lookout" over the estuary and be reminded how important the estuary is to the web of life.REGISTRATION required on our events page cvnature.ca/events An easy 1 km walk on a wheelchair accessible paved path. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle Sorry, no dogs. This event is free, but donations are welcome.
For more information, add your name to a wait list or to cancel your reservation email: .
To celebrate our 60th anniversary Comox Valley Nature is offering this opportunity to get together with knowledgeable birders to share skills and learn more about birding in the Comox Valley.This outing is designed for beginners, but birders of all levels are welcome. Experienced birders will help with identifying species, equipment, useful apps, and field guides.
Both CVN members and the public are welcome on this walk at the Courtenay Airpark which will be on a wide smooth pathway for about 2km round trip. Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather. Warm clothing necessary – it’s often windy there! Please leave pets at home.
Register through our events page at This event is free. Donations welcome.
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Author Archives: Botany
Botany Outing Report: News of things Botanical on the BC Nature Field Trips, May 12-15. 2016
Greetings all, There was no monthly gathering in the second week in May because of the BC Nature AGM being held here May 12-15th. The weather could not have been better for the Field Trips and here are some comments … Continue reading
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YNC Outing: MARS (Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society), May 29th 2016, 1pm
Hello Families, Our next Explorer Day will be on Sunday, May 29, 1:00 at the MARS (Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society) facility at 6817 Headquarters Road. Volunteer Rene Jorgenson has offered to introduce us to the MARS education owls and give … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Report: Oyster River to Salmon Point, April 11th, 2016
Greetings all, Group Report: On Monday 11th the Botany Group walked from the Oyster River to Salmon Point – and took two and a half hours (!!) for the approximately 2 kilometer trail since there was so much in bloom. … Continue reading
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YNC Outing: Tsolum River Walk, April 10th 2016 from 1pm – 3pm
Hello families, Our next Explorer Day will be Sunday, April 10th from 1pm – 3pm for a Tsolum River Walk! Join us down at the beautiful Tsolum River to explore spring wildflowers. Woodland wildflowers are abundant this season, and we are sure … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Report: Miracle Beach ‘Seaweeds’, Feb. 15th, 2016
BOTANY GATHERING – FEBRUARY 15, 2016 – MIRACLE BEACH ( Betty B’s house) About 10 of us braved the weather and had a short walk along the beach managing to collect enough samples to examine before the rain started. Most … Continue reading
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Comox Valley NatureKids Club: Meet your volunteer leaders!
Comox Valley NatureKids Club Volunteer Leaders: Jarrett Krentzel & Jocie Brooks Email: Meet your volunteer leaders! My name is Jarrett Krentzel and I’m happy to be your NatureKids co-leader. Getting outside, walking and being with kids are a few … Continue reading
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Guest Speaker: John Tayless “Plankton, Herring and Sea Lions; The Annual Herring Migration Explained” Sun, Feb 21st, 2016.
Comox Valley Nature is pleased to welcome Dr. John Tayless, who is well known in the valley as the founding president of North Island College. Dr. John Tayless is a marine biologist who specialized in coral reef ecosystems. His talk … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Report: Trip Planing, Jan. 11th, 2016
Botany Group Report January 2016 A small group gathered at Karin’s to talk about potential trips for the Spring, and to view a video entitled The Red Deserts (Kyzyl Kum in Central Asia), one part of the series “In the … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Report: Potluck at Helen’s, Dec. 7th, 2015
Botany Group Report for December 2015 December 7th Fifteen of us met for our annual Christmas Potluck at Helen’s. There was an amazing spread, as usual. The reported highlights of 2015 included the water purslane (Ludvigia palustris) with its minute … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: SUNDAY, September 4. 2016 : (PUBLIC WALK) Pub-to-Pub walk at Oyster River/Salmon Point.
SUNDAY, September 4: (PUBLIC WALK) Pub-to-Pub walk at Oyster River/Salmon Point. Meet at 10:00AM at the Courtenay Country Market on the Old Highway (19A), across from the Golf Course just north of Courtenay or at 10:30AM at Oyster River Regional … Continue reading
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