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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
Many people fear trees, especially big trees, and old trees. Join us on this guided walk and overcome those fears. Verna Mumby (ISA certified arborist), will take us through the basics of tree bio-mechanics; how trees dance and move, how they withstand wind loads, and the importance of tree roots. Understand how trees help each other during storms and how they communicate. This walk will take place in Filberg Park, Comox, on October 17th, from 11 a.m. to 12:30.This walk is on flat ground, on grass and well maintained paths. Check the weather and choose appropriate outerwear. The workshop will be cancelled in the event of strongwinds and heavy rain.REGISTRATION required using the link in our bio, or visit cvnature.ca/events/This event is free. Donations welcome.For more information, to add your name to a waitlist or to cancel your reservation, mail: . Details re meeting place will be sent to registrants.
Autumn is fast upon us, and the trees in the Comox Valley are beginning their transition into the winter season. CVN’s Comox Valley Trees team (formerly Trees of the Year) is inviting you to share how your favourite trees are changing with the season and preparing for the winter ahead. It could be a brilliant display of autumn foliage, a production of fruit, nuts or berries, or as a winter haven for wildlife. As the leaves fall, do they reveal an interesting or unique tree architecture, shape or silhouette? Perhaps you have discovered trees of interest in forgotten spaces or unusual or unexpected places, or trees with fungi or lichen.Send us the story of why you selected your tree of note. Include a brief description of the tree, a photograph, and the geographical location of the best viewing spot. Ideally the tree is in a public location to facilitate viewing.Please send your story to We will share your stories on our website and on CVN’s Facebook and Instagram pages.Also, be sure to check CVN’s Events calendar regularly for other Comox Valley Trees events such as knowledge walks.#treestories #comoxvalley #comoxvalleytrees #autumn
Hands Off Old Growth, this Sunday October 4th in Simms Park:
Join Comox Valley Nature for a walk to celebrate Comox trees on Saturday, October 3, 2026. We will meet in the parking lot of the Comox Tennis Courts at 1:00 p.m. This 1.5 to 2 hour walk will be led by tree lovers Alora Griffin and Barbara Neilson. The number of participants is limited, and registration is required. RSVP on our events page at comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/events/We will walk beneath the graceful boughs of some of Comox’s glorious trees, while enjoying their surroundings and the ambience they create for us. The trees selected will include examples of all the native trees now protected by the Town of Comox, as well as some exotic trees.We will discuss their biological features and historical significance as we amble along Brooklyn Creek and through Filberg Park and other parts of Comox. The path through Brooklyn Creek is uneven and there are stairs to climb. Bring your curiosity and questions as well as a water bottle and sun or rain protection, if needed. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Children are welcome but please leave your furry friends at home, except for service dogs.This event is free, but donations are welcome.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, June 18. 2016. Paradise Meadows.
Saturday, June 18. Paradise Meadows. Meet at the parking lot at 9:00AM at the bottom of Strathcona Parkway, just off the Inland Highway.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, June 11. 2016 : Stotan Falls.
Saturday, June 11: Stotan Falls. Meet at Harmston at 9:00AM.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, June 4. 2016: Oyster Bay.
Saturday, June 4: Oyster Bay. Meet at Courtenay Country Market at 9:00AM or at the parking lot at Oyster Bay at 9:30AM.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, May 28. 2016: Ripple Rock (Campbell River).
Saturday, May 28: Ripple Rock (Campbell River). Meet at Courtenay Country Market on highway 19A at 9:00AM. Pack a light lunch.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, May 21. 2016: Comox Lake Trail. (Inland).
Saturday, May 21: Comox Lake Trail. (Inland). Meet at Harmston at 9:00AM.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, May 14. 2016: BC Nature AGM in Comox Valley. No walk.
Saturday, May 14: BC Nature AGM in Comox Valley. No walk.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday May 7. 2016: Spring Bird Count. No walk.
Saturday May 7: Spring Bird Count. No walk.
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Upcoming Walk: SUNDAY, May 1. 2016 : (PUBLIC WALK) Bird watching at Cumberland Marsh with Cumberland Recreation.
SUNDAY May 1: (PUBLIC WALK) Bird watching at Cumberland Marsh with Cumberland Recreation. Time and place will be publicly announced by Cumberland Recreation. This is free for CVN members. A fee of $10 will be charged by Cumberland to the … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, April 24. 2016 : Fawn Lily Walk – Exhibition Grounds, Courtenay.
Saturday, April 24: Fawn Lily Walk – Exhibition Grounds, Courtenay. Meet at 9:30AM at the Exhibition Grounds parking lot beside the Comox Valley Curling Club on Headquarters Road across from Vanier High School.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, April 16. 2016. Helliwell Park, Hornby Island.
Saturday, April 16. Helliwell Park, Hornby Island. Meet at the parking lot at the ferry terminal at Buckley Bay for car pooling. Parking lot is on the west side of the coast highway, slightly south of the terminal turn-off. Meet … Continue reading
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