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Recording for talk on seed-based restoration

Posted on February 26, 2024 by web_admin

Comox Valley Nature recently hosted the following webinar, facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Seed-based Restoration for Urban Settings on Vancouver IslandSpeaker: Kristen Miskelly (Satinflower Nurseries)Date: Sunday, February 18, 2024 If you missed this event or would … Continue reading →

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New Article: New microorganism and biodiversity in Strathcona Park

Posted on February 25, 2024 by web_admin

A new addition by Loys Maingon to our occasional series of long-form articles examines the implications of the discovery of a microorganism in Strathcona Provincial Park that appears to be new to science. Read this important article here: “Biodiversity and … Continue reading →

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Members and public invited to CVN’s 2024 AGM on February 25

Posted on February 6, 2024 by web_admin

Comox Valley Nature is holding our Annual General Meeting on February 25, 2024 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the Main Hall of Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive in Comox. The public is invited to learn about CVN and … Continue reading →

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Winter 2023-24 fungi review, part 2

Posted on January 31, 2024 by web_admin

Jocie says “Now that you’ve all digested part 1, here’s part 2 of Alison’s late fall & winter fungi review: the fabulous Polypores!”Click a photo to enlarge it. Notes on polypore fungi in the Comox Valley, late fall into winter … Continue reading →

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Winter 2023-24 fungi review, part 1

Posted on January 30, 2024 by web_admin

Report by Alison M. circulated to the Botany/Mycology Group on January 26. Watch for part 2 (polypores) coming later. Click a photo to enlarge it. Notes on colourful fungi in the Comox Valley, late fall into winter 2023-2024 To add … Continue reading →

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