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Upcoming Walk: Saturday April 21st 2018, Helliwell Park, Hornby Island

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Botany

Saturday April 21st, Helliwell Park, Hornby Island, meet at the Ferry lot Today’s walk is on Hornby Island, two short BC ferry rides away. If you have never been to Hornby or Helliwell Park, now is your chance. The park … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Walk: Saturday April 14th 2018, Campbell River Estuary

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Botany

Saturday April 14, Campbell River Estuary The Campbell River Estuary is known world-wide for its  Tyee Pool, where monster salmon have been caught, but  there is more than that. Like most of the estuaries near industrial sites, it suffered from … Continue reading →

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Ucoming Walk: Saturday, April 7th 2018 South Side, Puntledge River from Comox Dam

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Botany

Saturday, April 7th South Side, Puntledge River from Comox Dam Today’s walk explores the south side of the Puntledge River downstream for about 2 km. This side of the river is much less visited then the north side, which BC … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, March 31st 2018, Cumberland Marsh; Jumbo’s Cabin

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Botany

Saturday March 31st, Cumberland Marsh;  Jumbo’s Cabin Loys will be leading a Public walk through the Cumberland Marsh today. The Marsh drains into Perseverance (aka Coal) Creek, and is home to a number of interesting plant species as well as … Continue reading →

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