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Comox Valley Nature’s Wetlands restoration group has been working on the Courtenay Rotary Trail removing invasive plants.Removing invasive plants ensures that native plants can thrive. A vigorous native plant population also provides food for insects and birds.Join us in liberating native plants from invasive thugs such as ivy.We meet at the end of 21st street in Courtenay, where it meets the Courtenay Rotary Trail near Dogwood Park. You’ll find us there every Sunday starting Oct 18 to mid-Dec, mid-Jan to March 14, from 1:00 to 3:30 Bring gloves and water, dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.For more information contact
Many people fear trees, especially big trees, and old trees. Join us on this guided walk and overcome those fears. Verna Mumby (ISA certified arborist), will take us through the basics of tree bio-mechanics; how trees dance and move, how they withstand wind loads, and the importance of tree roots. Understand how trees help each other during storms and how they communicate. This walk will take place in Filberg Park, Comox, on October 17th, from 11 a.m. to 12:30.This walk is on flat ground, on grass and well maintained paths. Check the weather and choose appropriate outerwear. The workshop will be cancelled in the event of strongwinds and heavy rain.REGISTRATION required using the link in our bio, or visit cvnature.ca/events/This event is free. Donations welcome.For more information, to add your name to a waitlist or to cancel your reservation, mail: . Details re meeting place will be sent to registrants.
Autumn is fast upon us, and the trees in the Comox Valley are beginning their transition into the winter season. CVN’s Comox Valley Trees team (formerly Trees of the Year) is inviting you to share how your favourite trees are changing with the season and preparing for the winter ahead. It could be a brilliant display of autumn foliage, a production of fruit, nuts or berries, or as a winter haven for wildlife. As the leaves fall, do they reveal an interesting or unique tree architecture, shape or silhouette? Perhaps you have discovered trees of interest in forgotten spaces or unusual or unexpected places, or trees with fungi or lichen.Send us the story of why you selected your tree of note. Include a brief description of the tree, a photograph, and the geographical location of the best viewing spot. Ideally the tree is in a public location to facilitate viewing.Please send your story to We will share your stories on our website and on CVN’s Facebook and Instagram pages.Also, be sure to check CVN’s Events calendar regularly for other Comox Valley Trees events such as knowledge walks.#treestories #comoxvalley #comoxvalleytrees #autumn
Hands Off Old Growth, this Sunday October 4th in Simms Park:
Join Comox Valley Nature for a walk to celebrate Comox trees on Saturday, October 3, 2026. We will meet in the parking lot of the Comox Tennis Courts at 1:00 p.m. This 1.5 to 2 hour walk will be led by tree lovers Alora Griffin and Barbara Neilson. The number of participants is limited, and registration is required. RSVP on our events page at comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/events/We will walk beneath the graceful boughs of some of Comox’s glorious trees, while enjoying their surroundings and the ambience they create for us. The trees selected will include examples of all the native trees now protected by the Town of Comox, as well as some exotic trees.We will discuss their biological features and historical significance as we amble along Brooklyn Creek and through Filberg Park and other parts of Comox. The path through Brooklyn Creek is uneven and there are stairs to climb. Bring your curiosity and questions as well as a water bottle and sun or rain protection, if needed. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Children are welcome but please leave your furry friends at home, except for service dogs.This event is free, but donations are welcome.
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Upcoming Event: Annual CVN Summer Picnic, June 28
Sunday, June 28th: (Club event). Annual CVN Summer Picnic Location TBA. BRING Chairs, Plates and cutlery. Bring also items for auction. (Volunteers needed for set-up and take-down.)
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Upcoming Walk: Elk Falls (Campbell River dam), June 20th
Saturday, June 20th. (Public walk). Elk Falls (Campbell River dam). Meet at Courtenay Country Market at 9:00am.
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Upcoming Walk: Lower Trent River, June 13th
Saturday, June 13th. (Club walk). Lower Trent River. Meet at Harmston at 9:30am. Leader: Loys Maingon.
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Upcoming Walk: Ripple Rock (Campbell River), June 6th
Saturday, June 6th. (Club hike). Ripple Rock (Campbell River). Meet at Courtenay Country Market on highway 19A at 9:00am. Leader: .
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Upcoming Walk: Field hike to North Beaufort Camus Meadows (Cumberland), May 29th
Saturday, May 29th. (Club hike). Field hike to North Beaufort Camus Meadows (Cumberland). Leader : Tim Ennis. (Meeting details TBA).
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Upcoming Walk: Comox Bluffs Ecological Reserve, May 23rd
Saturday, May 23rd. (Club walk). Comox Bluffs Ecological Reserve. Meet at Harmston at 9:30am. Leader: Loys Maingon. Wear sturdy boots or shoes; good trail, but some climbing.
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Upcoming Walk: Helen McKenzie Lake, May 16th >>Cancelled
Saturday, May 16th. (Public walk). Helen McKenzie Lake (Mount Washington). This is a longer walk – approx. 9 km. Meet at parking lot on Strathcona Parkway (just off the Inland highway) at 9:30am. Note 13.May 2015: due to a lack … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Field Trip to Cowichan Garry Oaks Reserve (Nature Conservancy of Canada). Bloom Festival, May 9th
Saturday May 9th. (Club walk). Field Trip to Cowichan Garry Oaks Reserve (Nature Conservancy of Canada). Bloom Festival. Leave Harmston at 8:00 am. (Car pooling will be organized in advance).
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Upcoming Walk: Stotan Falls, May 2nd
Saturday May 2nd. (Public walk). 9:30-12:00 Stotan Falls. With well-known naturalist, professional biologist, riparian and wetland ecology specialist. Meet at Harmston at 9:00 am or 9:30 at Stotan Falls. Leader: Loys Maingon
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Upcoming Event: Spring Bird Count, May 3rd
Sunday May 3rd. (Club event). Spring Bird Count
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