Our 2016 FGM will be held in Prince George from September 22 – 25, 2016. The pricing on some FGM items has changed. Visit our website for an updated registration form and read here more information.
Our 2017 AGM will be held in Lillooet from May 4 – 7, 2017. Registration forms will be available in our Winter magazine and online in the future. Stay tuned!
Are you BC Nature’s next Secretary?
In late September, the Secretary position in BC Nature’s Executive will become vacant. We are looking for a volunteer who is willing to take up this job. The appointment would be for two years, and may only be renewed twice. As Secretary, you would be a full member and an Officer of BC Nature.The Secretary’s major responsibility would be to take the minutes at Executive meetings (six times/year), Board of Directors meetings (twice/year), and General meetings (twice/year), and, if desired, to participate in the meetings. Two of the Executive meetings and all of the Board and General meetings will take place during conferences that are usually in early May and late September. The other four Executive meetings are done by phone or Skype.
For more information on the position and how to apply, visit our website here.
Issue : 52
Date : August 2016
A chipmunk.
The BCnature Fall 2016 Magazine will be out in September!
However, the Summer 2016 issue of the magazine is still viewable in the “members only” area of our website. If you do not have your password or access name, please email the office for your information (). For those that currently receive the magazine via Canada post mail, your name as it is written on the label and your password (top left corner) are your access to the members only area.
Canada’s freshwater laws need your help!
We have an important opportunity to impact the future of Canada’s freshwater rules and laws. Until August 31, the Government of Canada is looking for input on improving national and environmental regulation, including a potential review of the many laws that govern federal oversight of our waters.
If you would like to have your voice heard, take 5 minutes and submit your views on the importance of enhancing freshwater rules. To learn more or complete the government’s questionnaire, click here.
About Town
Sept 8: The Unique and Curious Kelps of British Columbia w/ Louis Druehl and Nature Vancouver @ UBC Botanical Gardens. Learn more here.
Sept 9: Vancouver’s target of 100% Renewables by 2050: Just Another Pipe Dream? w/ Mark Jaccard @ SFU’s Wosk Centre. Learn more here.
Sept 10: Botanical Drawing of Fruits, Nuts, and Trees @ UBC Botanical Gardens. Learn more here.
Sept 11: Treefest @ Riverview Hospital Grounds. Everyone is welcome to attend! No registration required. Learn more here.
Sept 15: Boss Mosses of the Pacific Northwest w/ Kem Luther and Nature Vancouver @ UBC Botanical Gardens. Learn more here.
Sept 15 – 18: Bamfield Fungus Festival in Bamfield. Learn more here.
Sept 17: Alpine Garden Club of BC Fall Sale @ Floral Hall, Van Dusen Botanical Gardens. Learn more here.
The Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC (FMCBC) wants your help in documenting problems to highlight the lack of funding for BC’s provincial parks. These problems include things like broken or missing signage, damaged bridges, trail damage (braiding, roots, broken boardwalk), campground problems (outhouses, tent pads, food storage), excessive litter or dumping, motorized vehicle use, and overflowing parking lots.
Here is what the FMCBC wants you to do (as described in the link below):
Step 1: Go for a hike in a BC provincial park. Step 2: Keep an eye out for any the issues mentioned in the article linked below, or others you see, and take some photos. Step 3: Email them to and/or tag them on Twitter/Instagram with #fundbcparks. Remember to say which park you were visiting!
It’s that bear time of year again! Check out this Parks Canada page for more information on how to stay bear safe while out exploring nature or camping.
If you would like to view recent bear (or other wildlife sightings) near you, visit this link for an interactive map.
Comox Valley Nature’s Wetlands restoration group has been working on the Courtenay Rotary Trail removing invasive plants.Removing invasive plants ensures that native plants can thrive. A vigorous native plant population also provides food for insects and birds.Join us in liberating native plants from invasive thugs such as ivy.We meet at the end of 21st street in Courtenay, where it meets the Courtenay Rotary Trail near Dogwood Park. You’ll find us there every Sunday starting Oct 18 to mid-Dec, mid-Jan to March 14, from 1:00 to 3:30 Bring gloves and water, dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.For more information contact ...
Many people fear trees, especially big trees, and old trees. Join us on this guided walk and overcome those fears. Verna Mumby (ISA certified arborist), will take us through the basics of tree bio-mechanics; how trees dance and move, how they withstand wind loads, and the importance of tree roots. Understand how trees help each other during storms and how they communicate. This walk will take place in Filberg Park, Comox, on October 17th, from 11 a.m. to 12:30.This walk is on flat ground, on grass and well maintained paths. Check the weather and choose appropriate outerwear. The workshop will be cancelled in the event of strongwinds and heavy rain.REGISTRATION required using the link in our bio, or visit cvnature.ca/events/This event is free. Donations welcome.For more information, to add your name to a waitlist or to cancel your reservation, mail: . Details re meeting place will be sent to registrants. ...
Autumn is fast upon us, and the trees in the Comox Valley are beginning their transition into the winter season. CVN’s Comox Valley Trees team (formerly Trees of the Year) is inviting you to share how your favourite trees are changing with the season and preparing for the winter ahead. It could be a brilliant display of autumn foliage, a production of fruit, nuts or berries, or as a winter haven for wildlife. As the leaves fall, do they reveal an interesting or unique tree architecture, shape or silhouette? Perhaps you have discovered trees of interest in forgotten spaces or unusual or unexpected places, or trees with fungi or lichen.Send us the story of why you selected your tree of note. Include a brief description of the tree, a photograph, and the geographical location of the best viewing spot. Ideally the tree is in a public location to facilitate viewing.Please send your story to We will share your stories on our website and on CVN’s Facebook and Instagram pages.Also, be sure to check CVN’s Events calendar regularly for other Comox Valley Trees events such as knowledge walks.#treestories #comoxvalley#comoxvalleytrees #autumn...
Join Comox Valley Nature for a walk to celebrate Comox trees on Saturday, October 3, 2026. We will meet in the parking lot of the Comox Tennis Courts at 1:00 p.m. This 1.5 to 2 hour walk will be led by tree lovers Alora Griffin and Barbara Neilson. The number of participants is limited, and registration is required. RSVP on our events page at comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/events/We will walk beneath the graceful boughs of some of Comox’s glorious trees, while enjoying their surroundings and the ambience they create for us. The trees selected will include examples of all the native trees now protected by the Town of Comox, as well as some exotic trees.We will discuss their biological features and historical significance as we amble along Brooklyn Creek and through Filberg Park and other parts of Comox. The path through Brooklyn Creek is uneven and there are stairs to climb. Bring your curiosity and questions as well as a water bottle and sun or rain protection, if needed. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Children are welcome but please leave your furry friends at home, except for service dogs.This event is free, but donations are welcome. ...
Comox Valley Nature’s Wetlands restoration group has been working on the Courtenay Rotary Trail removing invasive plants.Removing invasive plants ensures that native plants can thrive. A vigorous native plant population also provides food for insects and birds.Join us in liberating native plants from invasive thugs such as ivy.We meet at the end of 21st street in Courtenay, where it meets the Courtenay Rotary Trail near Dogwood Park. You’ll find us there every Sunday starting Oct 18 to mid-Dec, mid-Jan to March 14, from 1:00 to 3:30 Bring gloves and water, dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.For more information contact