Author Archives: Botany

Guest Speaker: John Neilson, Tuna, Swordfish & Sharks, Sun. Jan. 20, 2019

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Botany

(Bluefin tuna swimming off Nova Scotia. Photo courtesy of M. Stokesbury) CVN invites the public to learn about the really big fish of Canada Comox Valley Nature is pleased to host a public lecture. Join Dr. John Neilson for an … Continue reading →

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Shoreline Outing Summary: Williams Beach, High Tide, November 28th, 2018

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Botany

We had a good turnout on a mild and bright Wednesday morning at Williams Beach for the second highest tide of the year. While confined to a narrow strip of shore between the gentle waves and the slippery, imbricate logs, … Continue reading →

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Botany Outing Report: Fungi and Soup, Nov 19th, 2018

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Botany

Botany Group Report  : November  19th Outing Tsolum River Road The range of fungi for later November was still large.  Of note we identified many large Russula brevipes – short- footed russula- that heaves up moss, turf, branches etc. ( … Continue reading →

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Guest Speaker: Terry Thormin, Sun. Nov. 18, 2018

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Botany

CVN invites the public to learn about Nature Photography Comox Valley Nature is pleased to host a public lecture. Join Terry Thormin for an illustrated talk entitled: “Nature Photography in the Comox Valley” The lecture is on Sunday Nov. 18, … Continue reading →

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