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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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Bird Outing Report: Courtenay Airpark, Oct. 8, 2015
This Thursday October 8th ten birders went to the Air Park where we saw 31 species. Despite infrequent light showers the temperature was mild and the wind calm. The highlights for the morning were 9 Long-billed Dowitchers and 3 Wilson’s … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Hornby Island, Oct. 4,2015
Fifteen birders enjoyed a beautiful day on Hornby on Sunday. First we went to Sandpiper Beach for shorebirds, then to Art and Sue’s cabin for lunch, and then a walk around the Helliwell Provincial Park loop trail. Highlights were many … Continue reading
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BC Nature eNews October 2015
Upcoming Events Harrison Camp – Nov 26 – Nov 29, 2015 – We have had a cancellation, two spots are now available. Please email for more information or visit this link Resolutions Submission – February 26, 2016 deadline – … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Simpson Farm, Oct. 1,2015
Today 13 birders went to the Farm on a wonderful Fall day. We started out with a Merlin at the Viewing Stand and then went on for 32 more species on the Farm. Highlights included 4 Wilson’s Snipe in the … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Report: Kin Beach, Sept. 14, 2015
Six botanists visited Kin Beach Park on a cloudy day, discovering several unusual beach plants including California broomrape , previously unknown in the area. Uncommon plants: California broomrape, American and European sea-rocket ( the latter new to Helen at Kin … Continue reading
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Guest Speaker: Industrial Agriculture, Engineered Food & Your Health: Sun. Sep. 20, 2015
To begin our annual lecture series on the Comox Valley environment, Comox Valley Nature would like to introduce Thierry Vrain who will speak about engineering technology, about the current success of the RoundUp Ready technology and the implications of the … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: One Spot Trail, Sep. 10, 2015
Today 6 birders spent a pleasant morning at One Spot Trail and found 15 species of birds. There was no real highlight, but everyone enjoyed a nice walk. Turkey Vulture Red-breasted Sapsucker Northern Flicker Hammond’s Flycatcher Steller’s Jay Common Raven … Continue reading
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BC Nature Special eNews Sept. 2015
Upcoming Events This is a special enews edition Join us in the fight for Nature Join us in the fight for Nature and help us keep our Province healthy, safe, and tanker free!The Federation of British Columbia Naturalists (BC Nature) … Continue reading
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BC Nature eNews August 2015
Upcoming Events Harrison Salmon Stronghold Camp: November 26 – November 29, 2015 Registration is open for the last remaining 4 spots – if interested, please contact – BC Nature office by calling 604 985 3057 or email AGM 2016 … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Simpson Farm, Sept. 3, 2015
Thursday 13 birders went to the Farm and found 39 species of birds. The highlight was the diversity of migrating birds that we found. The numbers of each species generally were not large, but there was a nice variety. Greater … Continue reading
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