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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.
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.
For more information, add your name to a wait list or to cancel your reservation email: .
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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Author Archives: Botany
Botany Group Report: Mack Laing Park, April 13, 2015
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Upcoming Event: Butterfly count. (SWI Collaboration). Cumberland Marsh area and Mount Washington, July 4th
Saturday July 4th. (Club event). Butterfly count. (SWI Collaboration). Cumberland Marsh area and Mount Washington. Details later.
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