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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.
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Nature Walk Report: Little River Nature Park, Oct. 19, 2013.
Twelve CVN members explored the Little River area with Helen Robinson & Terry Thormin. Starting at Little River Nature Park we viewed the two beaver lodges in the ponds filled with watershield & yellow pond lily. Several Mallards were in … Continue reading
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Guest Speaker: Bull Kelp Restoration, Sun. Oct. 20, 2013
In 2007 researchers for the Lenfest Ocean Program at the Pew Charitable Trusts released an important ground-breaking report on the state of kelp forests and their ecological importance. The state of kelp forests has been shown to control water temperature, … Continue reading
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Hike Series Update
The final hike in the series of Puntledge River Nature Hikes scheduled for Monday Oct. 14 has been cancelled. A nature walk for CVN members only to Little River Nature Park is scheduled for Saturday Oct. 19. Contact Helen Robinson … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Report: Saratoga Beach, Oct. 7, 2013
Ten botanists explored the Saratoga Beach area with Betty Brooks. The rain held off until after the outing. Some highlights seen: Driftwood Marine Regional Park: Douglas knotweed, northern wormwood, seacoast bulrush, salicornia, silverweed, slough sedge, Pacific crabapple, blackcap. We also … Continue reading
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Nature Hike Report: Puntledge East Side Trails, Oct. 7, 2013
Three CVN members hiked the BC Hydro Trails on the east side of the Puntledge River from Bevan upstream toward Comox Lake. Using the info from the online Nature Viewing Guide as reference we followed the River Trail about 4km … Continue reading
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Nature Hike Report: Nymph Falls Trails, Sept. 30, 2013
Three CVN members visited Nymph Falls Nature Park on Sept. 30 , a great outing in spite of a few rain showers. Stopping at the falls we were excited to see a couple of large Chinook Salmon fighting their way … Continue reading
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Event Report: Rivers Day Cleanup
Fifteen people pitched in to help CV Nature clean up the shoreline around the Courtenay Riverway & Airpark Lagoon on Sunday Sept. 29 as part of the BC Rivers Day Shoreline Cleanup. Just a few showers did not prevent everyone … Continue reading
Field Trip Report: Courtenay Riverway, Sept. 28, 2013
Over a dozen intrepid naturalists braved the wind & rain for an excursion along the Courtenay Riverway , 3.5 km one-way from Simms Park to the Millard Estuary on Sept. 28. At Simms Park, Frank Hovenden of CV Nature explained … Continue reading
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Event: Rivers Day Cleanup, Sept. 29, 2013
CV Nature is organizing a Rivers & Shoreline Cleanup at the Courtenay Riverway & Airpark on BC Rivers Day, Sunday, September 29th. “Clean Our Rivers” will take place between 10 a.m. to noon. To participate, meet by the Airpark Cafe … Continue reading
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Public Walk: Courtenay Riverway, Sept. 28, 2013
A Nature Walk along the Courtenay Riverway will be led by Frank Hovenden of Comox Valley Nature. The public is welcome to join Frank at the parking lot in Simms Park in downtown Courtenay at 9:30 am Saturday, September 28th. … Continue reading
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