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To celebrate our 60th anniversary we invite you to come for a guided stroll on the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk with a member of Comox Valley Nature on April 24, 10 am -noon. Learn about the history of this area, including how the former sewage lagoon has become one of the most popular walking spots in the Comox Valley. Check out the restoration work that has replaced invasive plant species and added more native plants, shrubs and trees that is being done by Comox Valley Nature in partnership with the City of Courtenay. Hear why invasive plant species are so damaging to the ecosystems. Enjoy the view from the "lookout" over the estuary and be reminded how important the estuary is to the web of life.REGISTRATION required on our events page cvnature.ca/events An easy 1 km walk on a wheelchair accessible paved path. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle Sorry, no dogs. This event is free, but donations are welcome.
For more information, add your name to a wait list or to cancel your reservation email: .
To celebrate our 60th anniversary Comox Valley Nature is offering this opportunity to get together with knowledgeable birders to share skills and learn more about birding in the Comox Valley.This outing is designed for beginners, but birders of all levels are welcome. Experienced birders will help with identifying species, equipment, useful apps, and field guides.
Both CVN members and the public are welcome on this walk at the Courtenay Airpark which will be on a wide smooth pathway for about 2km round trip. Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather. Warm clothing necessary – it’s often windy there! Please leave pets at home.
Register through our events page at This event is free. Donations welcome.
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To celebrate our 60th anniversary we offer this opportunity to learn more about Garry oaks in the Comox Valley.Vanier Nature Park is home to a small grove of Garry oak trees which is being stewarded by Comox Valley Nature. These oaks are at the northern extent of their range, and are a remnant of a culturally modified ecosystem that once covered 160 square kilometres in the Comox Valley
This walk will be lead by Geologist Bob Hauser and Forester Terry Lewis. They have spent many hours in the park removing invasive holly. Terry and Bob will look at the work in progress in the grove and share their unique perspective on this forest, with a focus on soil science and tree species.
The Vanier Nature Park project is being co-managed by Comox Valley Nature and the City of Courtenay with funding from the City of Courtenay, BC Nature and the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation.
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The walk is partially on level ground with some gentle to moderate uphill walking on a forest trail that has some uneven footing. No dogs please.
For more information, to add your name to a wait list or to cancel your reservation, email: Details of the meeting place will be sent to registrants. Please be at the meeting spot at least 10 minutes before the walk starts to sign in.
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Strathcona Park lichen project – update
From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on September 2. Here’s an update from Randal M. on the Strathcona Park lichen project. I highly recommend checking out the link…a whole gallery of beautiful, diverse lichens! Randal’s notes The summer … Continue reading
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More mountain madness!
From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on August 29. Summer is drawing to a close, which means it is time to fit in a few more mountain hikes! Here are a few photos [click to enlarge] from … Continue reading
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Exploring textures of plants and fungi
From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on August 26. Here are a few photos from John B. (with notes) which demonstrate the amazing diversity of plant and fungi species that are all around us. John’s notes I … Continue reading
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Canada Jay research at Paradise Meadows – 2020 update
Join us for a webinar on Sep 20, 2020 at 7:00 PM PDT. Register now. The Canada Jay has three recognizable races that all meet in British Columbia. The one in the mountains of Vancouver Island and the mainland coast … Continue reading
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Bird carcasses needed
Reprinted from BC Nature August eNews. A message from Tara Imlay (PhD) from the Canadian Wildlife Service: Last year, my colleagues and I began a research project to understand the breeding area of bird species that experience high rates of anthropogenic (human-caused) … Continue reading
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More plants from Strathcona Park
From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on August 22. Alison M. passed along some lovely photos of plants from Strathcona Park (click photo to enlarge). Alison’s notes Here are a few photos of subalpine slopes and meadows….from … Continue reading
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Plants from the Elk River and Landslide and Berg Lakes
From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on August 19. Another mountain hike (and looking at plants of course) in Strathcona Park….here are a few pics from a recent backpack trip I did with my kids up the … Continue reading
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Mountain plants/flowers
From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on August 17. Continuing on the mountain theme…here are some photos from John B., who like many of us wishes he had “more time and and spare legs.” These are all … Continue reading
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Lichen project for Strathcona Park
Another belated post from earlier Botany Group communications – Jocie’s email to the group on July 1. Below is a message from Randal about a lichen project for iNatuarlist happening this summer. I hope this will inspire all of you … Continue reading
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Plants from Kings Peak
From an email by Jocie to the Botany group on August 16. It’s mid-August, and a great time for mountain hikes and botanizing! It’s also a great time to relax in the garden with a tall glass of lemonade. If you are … Continue reading
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