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Recording for talk on amphibian populations in old-growth microclimates

In April, Comox Valley Nature members and others attended the following webinar facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Amphibian Populations in the Old-growth Microclimates of British ColumbiaSpeaker: Mark ThompsonDate: Sunday, April 16, 2023 If you missed this … Continue reading →

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Learn about transforming tree farms into forests

Comox Valley Nature, in conjunction with the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists, is pleased to present the following free online lecture: Title: On Transforming Tree-Farms into ForestsSpeaker: Tal EngelDate: Sunday, September 24, 2023Time: 7:00 p.m. PT The general public is … Continue reading →

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Learn about arachnids in Strathcona Park

NOTE: This presentation, originally planned for September 14, has been postponed while the speaker begins a new job which is in the field, off the grid. We will post a new date when the speaker becomes available. CVN members and … Continue reading →

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Learn about insectivorous birds in Strathcona Park

CVN members and the general public are invited to attend the following free online lecture hosted by the Strathcona Wilderness Institute, and facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Climate Change and its Potential Impact on Insectivorous Bird … Continue reading →

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Tidepooling at Willow Point Reef with Sandra Milligan

This is a belated posting of the report from the Shoreline Group on their July field trip. On July 4 the CVN Shoreline Group enjoyed another excellent field trip. Making a return as guest leader, Sandra Milligan provided her usual … Continue reading →

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