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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.
Author Archives: Botany
Upcoming Walk: Saturday, 7th July 2018, Paradise Meadows
SAT. July 7, 9:30 am : Nature Walk – Early Blooms in Paradise Meadows #2 Naturalists will lead an easy, 2-2 ½ hour walk around the Meadows loops identifying the subalpine plants and trees. Meet at the Strathcona Park Wilderness … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, July 1st 2018, Lake Helen MacKenzie
SUN. July 1, 11:00 am: Lake Helen Mackenzie/Battleship Lake loop Naturalists will lead this easy hike around the Battleship/ Helen Mackenzie Loop ( 4 hrs, 8.5 km round trip). Pack a lunch. Meet at the Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre, Paradise … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, June 30th 2018, Elk River Valley
SAT. June 30, 9:00am: Elk River Valley, Buttle Area – 9:00 am at the Trailhead on Highway 28, Gold River Highway. Naturalist Loys Maingon will lead a long day hike up the Elk River valley. The parking lot at the … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Report: Gabriola, June 11th, 2018
Greetings all, Participants on the trip led by Karin to Gabriola on June 11th reported back on how enjoyable a day they had visiting Berry Point, Gabriola Sands & the Malaspina Galleries at the northwest end of the island, then … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, June 23rd 2018, Paradise Meadows
SAT. June 23, 1:00 pm: Nature Walk – Early Blooms in Paradise Meadows #1 Naturalist Alison Maingon will lead an easy, 2-2 ½ hour walk around the Meadows loops identifying the subalpine plants now in bloom. Meet at the Strathcona … Continue reading
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The Marine and Shoreline group formed in February
The Marine and Shoreline group just formed in February of this year and has not got a regular meeting time or location yet. This is being worked on currently so watch this site for updates. However we have had one … Continue reading
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BC Nature eNews June 2018
Upcoming Events Hope Mountain – Manning Park Bird Blitz – June 15 – 17, 2018 – Email for more info. FGM 2018: Kelowna – Hosted by Central Okanagan Naturalists Club – September 20 – 22, 2018 – Registration and more … Continue reading
Botany Outing Report: May, 2018
Sorry for the delay in reporting on the Groups’s activities in May. It was a busy month. Since photos are worth more than a thousand of my words, most of this will be in image form. On Friday May 4th … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, May 12th 2018, Comox Lake Ecological Reserve
Saturday, May 12th, Comox Lake Ecological Reserve Loys will be leading a tree and moss walk at the Comox Lake Bluffs ecological Reserve. This reserve features one of the most northern enclaves of Mediterranean ecosystems, with Arbutus, Manzanita and one … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, May 5th 2018, Allen Lake Cumberland
Saturday, May 5th, Allen Lake Cumberland Allen Lake is situated in the hills south of Cumberland, with the first part of the walk through the Cumberland Community Forest. We in the low lands get our water from Comox Lake, but … Continue reading
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