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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: Englishman River Estuary, Aug. 27,2015
Today eight birders went to the Englishman Estuary in Parksville in search of shorebirds. The weather was partly cloudy to sunny. We didn’t see many shorebirds but we found the 30 species below. Highlights were the alcids (Rhinoceros Auklet, Common … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Oyster Bay, Aug.20, 2015
This morning at Oyster Bay it was sunny with a light breeze. Fifteen birders saw the following 19 species. The highlights for the morning were excellent, close looks at Least and Western Sandpipers, giving a nice ID comparison. Canada Goose … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Simpson Farm,Aug.13, 2015
Today 9 birders went to the Farm and found 22 species of birds. Highlights were a Red-tailed Hawk, a Coopers Hawk and a Merlin that were working the far fields where the farmer was harvesting. Additional highlights were a very … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Oyster Bay, Aug. 6, 2015
This morning at Oyster Bay it was sunny and calm. The highlights for the morning were 2 Pectoral Sandpiper, 2 Long-billed Dowitchers, and a mix of approximately 250 Least and Western Sandpipers. Nine birders saw the following 27 species: Pacific … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Report: Little River Nature Park, July 27,2015
Ten botanists had a lovely gathering on Helen’s Beach for coffee and delicious cake, then walked around the pond and along the river at Little River Nature Park. Most of the plants such as the Lomatium nudicaule are in their … Continue reading
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Hornby Island Website
Conservancy Hornby Island has developed a new website which includes detailed nature viewing information for the island. Their online Nature Guide is modelled on the CV Nature online Nature Guide, including seasonal highlights & tips for viewing. An excellent brochure … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Oyster Bay, July 16,2015
Twelve birders went to Oyster Bay and Saratoga Beach this morning in search of shorebirds. The weather was sunny with a breeze off the water. A highlight was a Sanderling in breeding plumage. Twenty species were found along the shore: … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Lake Helen Mackenzie, June 25,2014
Today, on the way up Mount Washington and then on a walk to Lake Helen Mackenzie, 10 birders found 29 species – but not the Three-toed Woodpecker. Highlights for some of the birders were hearing several higher elevation species – … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: One Spot Trail, June 18,2015
Eleven birders went out to the One Spot Trail on Brazier Rd. Thursday. The weather was overcast and mild with only a couple of drops of rain falling on us towards the end of our walk. We did the new … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Reports: Miracle Beach + 9 Km Bog
As many locations have a lot of the same plants it has been suggested that we just list the plants that are special to that location so here goes: June 8th – Miracle Beach – Small flowered bulrush, diverse leaved … Continue reading
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