Author Archives: Botany

Botany Group Report: Mack Laing Park, April 13, 2015

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Botany

BOTANY GROUP REPORT The Botany group met at Kate’s  house on Orchard Park Drive on Monday April 13th. Helen circulated the preliminary version of the Comox Valley Plant List with its illustrated cover pages.  Only a couple of additions remain before … Continue reading →

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Guest Speaker: Terry Thormin, ‘The Natural Beauty of the Southern Okanagan’, Sun, April 19, 2015

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Botany

Terry Thormin:  The Natural Beauty of the Southern Okanagan Although Terry Tormin has worked both as an entomology technician for the Royal Alberta Museum and a field ornithologist for private environmental consulting companies, he is self-taught and describes himself as … Continue reading →

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Public Walk: Puntledge River from Comox Lake, April 18th

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Botany

Saturday, April 18th.  (Earth Day April 20th). (Public walk). Puntledge River from Comox Lake. Meet at Harmston at 9:30 am or at the Upper Dam at 10:00am (Follow Comox Lake Road and turn right at the Rod and Gun Club. … Continue reading →

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In the News: Outrage at Mack Laing’s estate destruction grows

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Botany

Hello, The Mack Laing issue has made The Sun with Stephen Hume.  Please post  on the website and on Facebook.  Message should be” Save Canadian Environmental Heritage!  Outrage at Mack Laing’s estate destruction grows. Stephen Hume investigates and adds to the outrage.  Please … Continue reading →

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Young Naturalists Outing: Tsolum River Flats, April 12

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Botany

Sunday, April 12th Tsolum River Walk 1pm – 2:30pm Join the Young Naturalists’ Club down at the beautiful Tsolum River to explore spring wildflowers. Woodland wildflowers are abundant this season, and we are sure to find pink and white fawn … Continue reading →

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BC Nature eNews April 2015

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Botany

Upcoming Events Chilcotin Camp – August 20-23 2015. A few spots still available Please email Office AGM 2015 – Salt Spring Island – May 7 – 10, 2015. Accomodation – if you have not made your reservation for accommodation, please … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Botany Walk: Kin Beach Provincial Park, April 8th

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Botany

I will lead a walk at Kin Beach Provincial Park at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, April 8. The weather forecast sounds very good.  We will meet at the picnic tables beside the main parking area. Sincerely, Helen Robinson

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Upcoming Botany Outing: Nettle Soup at Kate’s, and Mack Laing Park Plant Inventories Comparison from now to 1980 and 2005, on April 13th

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Botany

Our next Botany group meeting will take place on Monday April 13th at the house of Kate 11.30 am.  Kate has kindly offered to make Nettle Soup since urtica sp. is in season!! The focus of the meeting will be … Continue reading →

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BC Nature President Letter: Mack Laing associated with the Geological Survey of Canada

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Botany

Dear Mr. Ives and Councillors of the Town of Comox, Recently we have learned about your decision to demolish not one but both Mack Laing Houses in your community.  It goes without saying this potential act is of great concern … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: Butterfly count. (SWI Collaboration). Cumberland Marsh area and Mount Washington, July 4th

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Botany

Saturday July 4th. (Club event). Butterfly count. (SWI Collaboration). Cumberland Marsh area and Mount Washington. Details later.

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