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Learn about the state of Canada’s fisheries
Comox Valley Nature, in conjunction with the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists, is pleased to host the following free online lecture: Title: The State of Canada’s Fisheries: Oceana Canada’s 2021 Fishery AuditSpeaker: Isabelle JubinvilleDate: Thursday March 17, 2022Time: 10:00 a.m. … Continue reading
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Recording available for talk on Garry oak benefits
Comox Valley Nature, in conjunction with the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists, recently presented the following webinar: Title: Garry Oak Ecosystems – Benefits to Urban AreasSpeaker: Thomas MunsonDate: Sunday, February 20, 2022 If you missed this event or would like … Continue reading
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Learn about the benefits of Garry oak ecosystems
Comox Valley Nature is pleased to host the following free online lecture: Title: Garry Oak Ecosystems – Benefits to Urban AreasSpeaker: Thomas MunsonDate: Sunday, February 20, 2022Time: 7:00 p.m. PST This webinar is facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental … Continue reading
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Cooley spruce gall
From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on January 30. Fanciful-looking Cooley spruce galls add a splash of colour to these grey, dreary days. Many have funky shades of purple, red and yellow. They vary depending on what … Continue reading
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Gorse and broom a source of protein?
From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on January 29. An article from the Guardian, here, tells how gorse and broom could potentially be used as a source of protein. Maybe we should be using more invasives as … Continue reading
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