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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.
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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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Guest Speaker: James & Kristen Miskelly, Sun. Apr. 16,2017
The Comox Valley, as most of Vancouver Island is fast seeing its Garry oak heritage disappear. Victoria has taken steps to reverse this trend by developing programmes to restore native Garry Oak ecosystems. In order to foster this initiative Comox … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: One Spot Trail, Mar. 30, 2017
Today, March 30th, 10 birders spent a rare, sunny morning on the One Spot Trail and found 18 species. The highlight was a great view of a pair of Wood Ducks high in a tree with the female peeking out … Continue reading
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Guest Speaker: Charly Caproff, ‘Explore Your Watershed with Fraser Riverkeeper’, Sun. Mar. 19, 2017
Comox Valley Nature would like to introduce Charly Caproff. Unique is one way to describe her. Captivated by the mysterious subterranean realm beneath our feet, Charly became an advocate for karst, a scarcely heard of but ecologically important ecosystem in … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Courtenay Airpark, Mar. 16,2017
Today,March 16th, 10 birders spent a pleasant morning at Courtenay Airpark and Riverway and found 30 species. A highlight was a great view of an Anna’s Hummingbird on her nest. Canada Goose Trumpeter Swan American Wigeon Eurasian Wigeon Mallard Green-winged … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Kye Bay, Mar. 9,2017
March 9, six birders spent a cold but otherwise pleasant morning at Point Holmes and Kye Bay. The herring fleet was actively harvesting off Point Holmes. Although the number of species was low (16 species), there were thousands of gulls … Continue reading
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Guest Speakers: AGM & Panel Discussion, Sun. Feb. 19,2017
The Annual General Meeting of Comox Valley Nature will be held on February 19 at 7:00 pm sharp in the Florence Filberg Centre. The AGM will feature a panel discussion consisting of four well-known environmentalists from the Comox Valley. The … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Lazo Marsh & Woods, Feb. 2,2017
Today, Groundhog Day, 10 birders spent a pleasant but cool morning at Lazo Marsh and Lazo Woods and found 19 species. A highlight was a Virginia Rail calling from the marsh. A bonus bird was a cooperative Cooper’s Hawk that … Continue reading
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Nature Outing Report: Goose Spit, Jan. 28, 2017
On a blustery day, 26 intrepid club members gathered for a birding hike along Goose Spit. Due to the choppy waters on the outside, most of the waterbirds were at the tip of the spit. The group had good looks … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Miracle Beach to Oyster River, Jan.26,2017
This morning 11 birders went to Miracle Beach, Saratoga Beach and Oyster River estuary. We had a pleasant morning with a variety of waterbirds. Highlights were Brant, both Goldeneyes, and great looks at shorebirds. The following 33 species were found: … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Courtenay Airpark, Jan.19,2017
Today, January 19th, 11 birders spent a pleasant morning (with only a brief shower) at Courtenay Airpark and found 29 species. Highlights included great views of Ring-billed Gulls and White-crowned Sparrows. Canada Goose Trumpeter Swan American Wigeon Mallard Green-winged Teal … Continue reading
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