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Thanks to community support, a property in Deep Bay is now protected, safeguarding its mature forests, salmon streams and diverse shoreline.Now, we’re helping restore this land so it can regenerate into a healthy forest.Join the Comox Valley land Trust and WolfTree for a hands-on day to rehabilitate the former homestead by planting trees and shrubsIf you'd like to volunteer your time, the work party is Sunday, October 25th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.Meet at Rosewall creek Provincial Park parking lot at 9:50 to carpool to the deep bay restoration site.See this link or link in bio to register and for more information: www.jotform.com/form/262826298698277
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:
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Learn about bird intelligence at our October general meeting
Comox Valley Nature invites its members and the public to CVN’s October general meeting. where you can hear the following keynote presentation by our guest speaker: Title: Birdbrains – Smarter than you thinkSpeaker: Sandra MilliganDate: Sunday, October 25, 2026Time: 3:00 … Continue reading
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Courtenay Rotary Trail “Pulling Together” project resumes (fall 2026)
Starting in 2025 (see this post), Comox Valley Nature’s Wetlands Restoration group, with the participation of community members, has been working on the Courtenay Rotary Trail removing invasive plants. After a hiatus during bird-nesting season, the project resumes this month. … Continue reading
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Celebrating autumn: Overstory, understory, your stories
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 … Continue reading
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Recording for talk on Brooklyn Creek coho stewardship
Comox Valley Nature hosted the following presentation at our September 2026 general meeting: Title: The Challenges in Maintaining an Urban Salmon Population – the Brooklyn Creek StorySpeaker: Dr. John Neilson (Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society)Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026 If you … Continue reading
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Learn about coho and Brooklyn Creek stewardship at our September general meeting
Comox Valley Nature invites its members and the public to CVN’s September general meeting. where you can hear the following keynote presentation by our guest speaker: Title: The Challenges in Maintaining an Urban Salmon Population – the Brooklyn Creek StorySpeaker: … Continue reading
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Enjoy an afternoon of storytelling with author Caroll Simpson
Comox Valley Nature, in collaboration with Save Our Forests Team (SOFT), invites members and the public to a special presentation: Title: Alone in the Great Unknown: One Woman’s Remarkable Adventures in the Northwestern WildernessSpeaker: Caroll SimpsonDate: Sunday, September 20, 2026Time: … Continue reading
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SWI workshop: Subalpine mycology 2026
Strathcona Wilderness Institute is hosting a one-day Mycology Workshop on Saturday, September 19, 8:30 a.m. till 5:00 p.m., in the Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre located at the Paradise Meadows trailhead in Strathcona Park. The SPWC is adjacent to the Raven … Continue reading
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Entomology and botany at Mt. Washington, July 2026
Véronique M., former co-leader of the Botany Group, sends this note, complete with a set of slides, for your viewing pleasure. I made a very short PowerPoint from the Mount Washington outing we did July 7 under Martin Dollenkamp’s leadership. … Continue reading
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Smartphone photography for iNaturalist
This notice from iNaturalist invites you to attend their upcoming webinar on this subject. You will need a free iNaturalist account to register. Smartphone cameras are great for taking photos of your friends, your food, and yourself, but what about … Continue reading
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