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On BC’s coast, giant trees have been fed by rain for over 700 years and are home to an incredible micro-world.
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An interesting study of light pollution along the coastline. As the article points out light pollution has troubling consequences and disrupts life cycles. The beauty of dark skies is one of the precious gifts that humans have enjoyed over the centuries.Study draws Southern California coastal light pollution into focus
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The findings could help inform decision-making for future infrastructure and construction plans near Los Angeles beaches.
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Some common winter fungi
This report by Alison M., Some common bright winter / early spring fungi to be found in our forests, was distributed to the Botany Group on January 19. I picked a few chanterelles and hedgehogs (Hydnum umbilicatum) in our woods on … Continue reading
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Recording available for shoreline restoration talk
CVN’s guest speaker on January 17 via webinar was Dr. Jason Toft whose topic was Restoration Effectiveness of Living Shorelines in the Salish Sea. The talk was well-attended and stimulated a variety of questions from the audience. If you missed … Continue reading
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The 2020 Bird Photo Challenge
From an email by Bruce Moffat distributed to the Birders Group on January 2. The CVN Photography Group took up the challenge started by Terry Thormin last year to photograph (web worthy vs. just ID shots) as many bird species as … Continue reading
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Nominate a tree for the 2021 CVN Tree of the Year
This year, CVN’s Tree of the Year contest is being held in honour of Cathy Storey, the member whose initiative founded this activity. Cathy passed away in December 2020. In this fourth year of the contest, we have made several … Continue reading
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