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The Plant Native Grow Wild event is coming up soon. This is your chance to learn more about supporting wildlife in your area by growing native plants. Have a look at the beautiful native gardens around the MARS visitor centre, chat with knowledgeable experts and purchase some plants to help you become a habitat steward in your own backyard. We are looking forward to meeting you there.We're joining our fabulous community partners for a fun and educational day of learning how to support wildlife close to home with native plants and ecological practices. Local experts and environmental groups will have friendly advice to help you become a habitat steward in your own yard. Oh, and there'll be 35+ native plants species for sale for a variety of different growing conditions.📆 Saturday, May 30th 10 am - 2 pm
📍 1331 Williams Beach Rd. Merville
Our guests experts:
🌱 Comox Valley Nature
🌱 Gone to Seed Little Library
🌱 Vancouver Island Master Gardeners
🌱 Native Bee Society of BC
🌱 Comox Community Bat Program
⭐️ Some vendors cash-only
☑️ Bring your own flats
🚗 Limited parking: carpool if you can
❤️ MARS Visitor Centre and Gift shop open but no site tours
🛑 No dogs, please
❓️ email
May 9th is World Migratory Bird Day, and the Town of Comox Bird Team invites you to celebrate atthe Filberg Park Stage!
This marks the Bird Team’s first event as a certified Bird Friendly Town (Intermediate level)—a
milestone worth celebrating with the community.
Come meet local bird enthusiasts and discover this year’s theme:
“Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter”
May 9th is World Migratory Bird Day, and the Town of Comox Bird Team invites you to celebrate at the Filberg Park Stage!
This marks the Bird Team’s first event as a certified Bird Friendly Town (Intermediate level)—a milestone worth celebrating with the community.
Come meet local bird enthusiasts and discover this year’s theme:
“Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter”
Visit the Town of Comox Bird Team Booth and learn how to identify and record birds in your community using citizen science tools. Pick up helpful pamphlets outlining how to prevent bird injuries and simple ways to make your neighbourhood a safer, more welcoming place for birds.
At the Comox Valley Naturalists Society Booth explore displays showcasing local stewardship initiatives, including birding, shoreline conservation, botany, nature walks, invasive plant awareness, and native plant gardening.
Join experienced birders Mandy and Kathryn from Comox Valley Naturalists Society for a guided bird walk through Filberg Park at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. (limit 12 people). First come, first served.
At 10:00 Karen Cummins will lead a walk to look at garden features and management practices that make Filberg Park bird friendly. (limit 12 people). First come, first served.
Special Guest: Ambassador Owl
MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre will be bringing their ambassador Western Screech Owl, Lanei,
who will be retiring soon after the event. Come meet Lanei and wish her a happy retirement!
for more information on World Migratory Bird day visit
www.fws.gov/story/2026-01/world-migratory-bird-day-2026
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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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