Author Archives: Botany

Botany Outing Report: News of things Botanical on the BC Nature Field Trips, May 12-15. 2016

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Botany

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

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Botany

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

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Botany

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

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Botany

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

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Botany

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!

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Botany

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.

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Botany

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

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Botany

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

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Botany

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.

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Botany

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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