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Our partners in conservation; CV Land Trust & Conservation Partnership are crowdfunding to purchase a very ecologically important property in Deep Bay.
Comox Valley Nature invites its members and the public to CVN’s September general meeting, this Sunday, September 27th.This month John Neilson will be speaking on “The Challenges in Maintaining an Urban Salmon Population – the Brooklyn Creek Story”Streams in urban environments that support healthy Pacific salmon populations are uncommon, as natural watercourses are often degraded or even buried during the course of development of roads and other urban infrastructure. Of the various Pacific salmon species, coho salmon show special abilities to survive and even thrive in close proximity to human settlements. In this talk, John Neilson reviews the status of coho salmon in the region, and explores the characteristics of this species that promote their resilience. He will also speak of the work of the Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society as they work to conserve the watershed in Comox.Dr. John Neilson has had a 30-year long career as a research scientist with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, including leading research on the population status and ecology of bluefin tuna and swordfish in Canadian waters. He was also a member of the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), and most recently, led the preparation of the status report on chinook salmon in southern British Columbia. He is the President of the Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society.A brief business meeting follows. Reports from some of our interest groups and projects are an opportunity for guests to learn more about what we do.
☀️ 💦 What a great way to wrap up the summer with a splash! We're joining our large community of folks who love and care for our watersheds. Come celebrate and learn--and chat with MARS and meet one of our wildlife ambassadors on the glove. Look for our green tent.It's wonderful opportunity to get to know the special community organizations who steward the natural systems and beautiful landscapes that surround us. Discover key land, water, and climate issues facing our community, find out how you can get involved, and learn more about the long standing stewardship of K'omoks people, the original keepers of this land. Explore restoration and habitat enhancement projects, salmon cycles, drinking water, forests, creeks, wetlands and estuaries - and so much more. Start the day with Yoga by the River, participate in watershed art projects, enjoy kids activities, take in some hands-on learning, or join a guided walk - all looking out over the Puntledge River. Uncover all the ways we are truly Connected by Water in the Comox Valley.Look at these activities!🧘 Gentle Flow Yoga for the River (bring a mat!) with Annicia 9:30-10:30 am💦 Lake Park Society - Environmental Games for Kids - all day🌀 Woven by Water - Participatory Watershed Art with Plants are Teachers - all day🥒 Luke the Cuke - Pop Up Poetry, Games and Riverside Antics 9 am -1 pm🚶 Morrison Creek Guided Walk 11 am - Meet at Morrison Streamkeepers Tent🎶 Reverberation Song Circle - join in and sing 12 noon🎨 Intro to Field Drawing with Lyndsay 1:00 pm - Meet at Cumberland Forest tent🎻 Music for the River w/ Cam Boyce - to close the dayFamily Watershed Day is presented by the members of the Comox Valley Conservation Partnership and their community partners. K'ómoks First Nation Project Watershed Plants Are Teachers Cumberland Forest Comox Valley Nature CV Land Trust & Conservation Partnership
The CVN photo group met last night for its September meeting and here are a few of the photos we shared with one another.Species and photographer shown in each photo...
Join the Comox Valley Conservation Community for a day long celebration of the watersheds and waterways that connect us all in the Comox Valley!Learn about restoration and habitat enhancement projects, salmon cycles, drinking water, forests, creeks, wetlands and estuaries – and so much more. Art projects, kids activities, volunteer engagement opportunities, hands on learning and guided walks – all looking out over the beautiful Puntledge River.Comox Valley Nature will be there with our new outreach tent. Come by and say hello, and try our bird identification game. We can also show you why native plants are best for your garden, and how to spot invasive species.Pack a picnic and stay for the day! Saturday Sept 19th from 9 am – 3 pmin Puntledge Park 1111 1st , Courtenay
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Trumpeter Swan Counts 1989-2012
The Comox Valley Naturalists have records of TRUS counts here in the Comox Valley since 1988-89. Below are the Jan-Feb average counts over the years. DATE Jan-Feb Average 1989 1164 1990 1380 1991 1116 1992 859 1993 1053 1994 863 … Continue reading
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BC Nature enews April 2012
Upcoming Events AGM – Hosted by Central Okanagan Naturalists – May 10 – 13, 2012. Registration and details at BC Nature. Mark this on your calendar and get your registration forms in early! NOTE Pretrip to Osoyoos is full and … Continue reading
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BC Nature enews March 2012
Upcoming Events AGM – Hosted by Central Okanagan Naturalists -May 10 – 13, 2012. Registration and details at BC Nature. Mark this on your calendar and get your registration forms in early! NOTE Pretrip to Osoyoos is full and waitlisted. … Continue reading
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Trumpeter Swan Counts 2011/2012
Trumpeter Swans have left for their summer breeding grounds in Alaska & northern BC. The Comox Valley Naturalists Society weekly swan counts will resume again at the end of October 2012. Mar. 27, 2012: TRUS Adults 105 Juveniles 50 Total 155 Mar. … Continue reading
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Update re BC Nature Camp
The BC Nature Camp planned for Strathcona Park has unfortunately had to be cancelled, due to low registration. The decision had to be made by the end of May in order to give sufficient notice to those involved to make … Continue reading
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BC Nature Camp: July 15-19 in Strathcona Park
CV Naturalists are sponsoring a BC Nature Summer Camp in Strathcona Provincial Park from Friday July 15 to Tuesday July 19. Participants will be accommodated at Strathcona Park Lodge at Upper Campbell Lake bordering the heart of the park. All meals are provided at the … Continue reading
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CVNS to Host BC Nature Camp
The Comox Valley Naturalists Society will be hosting a BC Nature Camp in Strathcona Park in July 2011. BC Nature is the parent provincial organization of CVNS and other natural history societies throughout the province. Strathcona Provincial Park has a special … Continue reading
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