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Upcoming Walks: October 2018 – February 2019

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Botany

MASTER SCHEDULE: Variances only  announced by Loys Maingon Questions:  CVN Walks October 2018 -February 2019 .PDF CVN WALKS:  October 2018 to February 2019 All walks minimum 2 hrs PARTICIPANTS SHOULD MEET EITHER AT CARPOOLING LOCATION OR AT TRAILHEADS Carpooling … Continue reading →

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Shoreline Outing Summary: Cape Lazo, Intertidal Food Webs, September 20th, 2018

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Botany

Hey Everyone, Just before the weather turned ugly, we made is out to the shoreline below the cliffs at Cape Lazo. We were trying to make sense of some of the feeding relationships along the shoreline. As we get more … Continue reading →

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Jensen Keltie, CVN Bursary Recipient, 2018

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Botany

Jensen Keltie is a graduating grade 12 student from Vanier Secondary School. The Bursary Committee chose Jensen for her outstanding academic achievement, her active participation in conservation and environmental issues and her contribution to the Vancouver Island University’s Deep Bay … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, 29th July 2018, Hike to Aston Pond

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Botany

SUN. July 29, 8:30am: Hike to Aston Pond (near Panther Lake) A long day hike (14 km round trip)  with biologist Loys Maingon on subalpine pond ecology. Pack a lunch. Meet at Parking area on Strathcona Parkway just off Highway … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, 28th July 2018, Paradise Meadows – Trees & Lichens

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Botany

SAT. July 28, 1:00pm : Nature Walk –Paradise Meadows – trees & Lichens A 2-2 ½ hour walk around the Meadows led by forester Margaret Symon.  Meet at the Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre, Paradise Meadows at 1:00 pm. Sturdy footwear … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, 22nd July 2018, Hike up Mt Becher

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Botany

SUN. July 22, 9:00am: Hike up Mt Becher – Evolution of land plants. Paleontologist Randal Mindell will use examples from the hike up Mt Becher (11km round trip) to show how land plants evolved. Meet at the trailhead at the … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, 21st July 2018, Paradise Meadows flora & fauna

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Botany

SAT. July 21, time 9:30am : Nature Walk –Paradise Meadows flora & fauna Naturalist Joel Kositsky will lead a 2-2 ½ hour walk around the Meadows . Meet at the Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre, Paradise Meadows, at 9:30 am. Sturdy … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, 15th July 2018, Geology of Karst Creek Nature Trail

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Botany

SUN. July 15, 10:30 am: Nature Walk – Geology of Karst Creek Nature Trail, Buttle Lake Area Paleontologist Randal Mindell will lead an easy walk around the 2km Karst Creek trail at Buttle Lake. Meet at the trailhead, on Westmin … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, 14th July 2018, McKenzie Meadows Hike

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Botany

SAT. July 14, 8:30 am: McKenzie Meadows Hike– Subalpine ecosystems An easy, 3 km one-way hike from trailhead into McKenzie & Douglas Lakes & the Meadows, with biologist Loys Maingon. Meet at Parking area on Strathcona Parkway just off Highway … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, 8th July 2018, Circlet Lake Hike

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Botany

SUN. July 8, 8:30 am: Circlet Lake Hike – Avalanche Lily search. Biologist Loys Maingon will lead this strenuous full-day hike up to the vicinity of Circlet Lake – 20 km round trip. Pack a lunch. Expect wet snow beyond … Continue reading →

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