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Read about TOTY 2023 nominees, then visit them and vote

Posted on April 1, 2023 by web_admin

Read about them The nomination period for Tree of the Year 2023 ended on March 15, and the voting period begins April 1. See photos and descriptions of the nominated trees here. (Photo is of Cathy Storey, originator of the … Continue reading →

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Guide to lichens of Strathcona Park published

Posted on March 27, 2023 by web_admin

Loys Maingon’s lichen field guide for Strathcona Park is now available! Loys is a Registered Professional Biologist (retired) and the research director of Strathcona Wilderness Institute (SWI). He is also a former president of Comox Valley Nature. Field Guide to … Continue reading →

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Learn about Marine Protected Area targets

Posted on March 15, 2023 by web_admin

CVN members and the general public are invited to attend the following free online lecture hosted by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Canada’s Approach to Achieving Marine Protected Area TargetsSpeaker: Isabelle Jubinville (Oceana Canada)Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023Time: … Continue reading →

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Learn about Oceana’s 2022 fisheries audit

Posted on March 9, 2023 by web_admin

CVN members and the general public are invited to attend the following free online lecture hosted by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: The State of Canada’s Fisheries: Fishery Audit 2022Speaker: Rebecca Schijns (Oceana Canada)Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023Time: … Continue reading →

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Upper Puntledge botany and fungi notes

Posted on March 4, 2023 by web_admin

This report by Alison M. was distributed to the Botany Group by Jocie on March 4. Click a photo to enlarge it. On February 11 we walked down the south side of the Puntledge River from the dam. Too early … Continue reading →

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