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5 days ago
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.
2 weeks ago
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.
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2 weeks ago
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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3 weeks ago
Take a closer look at our local aquifers with the Beaufort Watershed Stewards: ... See MoreSee Less3 weeks ago
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, April 9th. 2016. Elk Falls, Campbell River.
Saturday, April 9th. Elk Falls, Campbell River. Meet at Courtenay Country Market at 9:00 AM or at Elk Falls at 9:45AM (to the right off the main highway to Gold River. It is well signed).
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, April 2. 2016: (PUBLIC WALK). Puntledge River from Comox Lake – east side.
Saturday, April 2: (PUBLIC WALK). Puntledge River from Comox Lake – east side. Meet at Harmston at 9:00AM or at Comox Lake at 9:30AM. Meet at the Upper Dam. (Follow Comox Lake Road and turn right at the Rod and … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, March 26. 2016: Bowser Ecological Reserve.
Saturday, March 26: Bowser Ecological Reserve. Meet at Harmston at 9:00AM or at the Reserve at 9:30AM. See: < www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/eco_reserve >
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, March 19. 2016: Headquarters Townsite Park.
Saturday, March 19: Headquarters Townsite Park. Meet at the Park at 9:30AM. Take Headquarters Road out of Courtenay. At T-junction with Merville Road, take left, and left again on Fitzgerald Road. Take right on Farnham Road to the park. See … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, March 12. 2016: Seal Bay Park.
Saturday, March 12: Seal Bay Park. Meet at the Courtenay Country Market on highway 19A at 9:00AM or the west entrance to Seal Bay Park – Fitzell Road off Langlois Road at 9:30AM.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, March 5. 2016: (PUBLIC WALK). Union Bay Coal Hills (Herring Spawn).
Saturday, March 5: (PUBLIC WALK). Union Bay Coal Hills (Herring Spawn). Meet at Harmston at 9:00AM or at Union Bay at 9:30AM.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, February 27. 2016: Nile Creek, Qualicum Bay
Saturday, February 27: Nile Creek, Qualicum Bay (See “Trout Unlimited”: http://www.tucanada.org/index.asp?p=2072 ). Meet at Harmston at 9:00AM.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, February 13. 2016: North East Woods, Comox Conservation Area.
Saturday, February 13: North East Woods, Comox Conservation Area. Meet at the parking lot on Torrence Road off Guthrie at 9:30AM.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, February 6. 2016 : The Spit, Comox.
Saturday, February 6: The Spit, Comox. Meet at the DND gate at 9:30AM. Low tide is 10:14. Bring gum boots!
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, January 16th.2016 (Club walk). Miracle Beach
Saturday, January 16th. (Club walk). Miracle Beach. Meet at 9:00AM at Courtenay Country Market. Leader:
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