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πΏ One week left to share your feedback on the Anderton riverbank.We've heard from many residents already, and there's still time to add your voice.
Review three conceptual design options for restoring the riverbank along Anderton Avenue and tell us what you think.
π Survey closes August 10.
π Take the survey: courtenay.ca/anderton-restoration
The conceptual design phase of the project is funded by the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness through the Disaster Resilience Innovation Funding program.
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πΏ One week left to share your feedback on the Anderton riverbank.We've heard from many residents already, and there's still time to add your voice.
Review three conceptual design options for restoring the riverbank along Anderton Avenue and tell us what you think.
π Survey closes August 10.
π Take the survey: courtenay.ca/anderton-restoration
The conceptual design phase of the project is funded by the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness through the Disaster Resilience Innovation Funding program. ... See MoreSee Less
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If you've been enjoying snapping photos and uploading them to iNaturalist, you won't want to miss this webinar on getting the most out of Smartphone Photography for iNaturalist: ... See MoreSee Less3 weeks ago
A new club; "The Friends of Eagle Bluffs Forest Society" has just joined BC Nature: ... See MoreSee Less3 weeks ago
There are 100's of toadlets migrating across the trail systems in Cumberland Forest. Please note the trail closures, and share this post.Major trail closures. Please do not use the west side of the network, see the map. Tens of thousands of toads are dispersing in all directions west and south of Alan Lake. SoBo No Michi is closed Sykes Bridge area is teaming, Perseverance Creek is also extremely busy. The south side of Alan Lake is also covered with toads. We have closed all access via Davis lake main to Perseverance Creek, the Potholes, Sobo No Michi etc. All trails that come down the west side back to Perseverance area are closed. Please do not go into that zone for the next few days. Hopefully we will be clear to roll by the weekend.Please respect all signage at the trail access points and in the CRI car park, informing you of up-to-date information of trail closures and the migration routes.
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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 Wilsonβs 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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