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Field trips resuming!

Posted on November 4, 2021 by web_admin

We’ve all been disappointed that the pandemic forced suspension of CVN field trips. The good news is that the CVN Board of Directors decided in October that field trips can now resume with suitable precautions. Some key points in the … Continue reading →

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Dune blooms in mid-October!

Posted on October 24, 2021 by web_admin

From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on October 24. I was over on the west coast last weekend, which was almost as wet as this weekend! While wandering the Wickaninnish beach dunes, I was surprised to see … Continue reading →

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Spectacular polypores

Posted on October 17, 2021 by web_admin

From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on October 16. I’ve seen some spectacular polypores this fall! Those that grow attached to dead trees and fallen logs are often called “bracket fungus” or “conks.” All have pores underneath … Continue reading →

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Moss articles and photos

Posted on October 11, 2021 by web_admin

From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on October 10. This is always a good time of year for moss watching (especially after the rain). Two members have sent links to interesting moss-related articles, and I’ve included a … Continue reading →

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Do you have a bat box?

Posted on October 10, 2021 by web_admin

This article about a Canada-wide community science project is contributed to our website (and other outlets) by Karen Vanderwolf, a PhD student at Trent University and Research Associate at New Brunswick Museum. A more detailed article will appear in CVN’s … Continue reading →

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