Strathcona Wilderness Institute (SWI) is sponsoring a workshop on July 15 by Birds Canada on birding and the Black Swift. See the details in the poster below.
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Ivy pull hosted by Comox Valley Nature - September 27 on the Rotary Trail. Seeking volunteers!
Our guest speaker for September is Liam Ragan, the BC Key Biodiversity Areas Manager for BC Nature. He will be presenting" "2024 – A Big Year: One birder's attempt to see more birds on Vancouver Island in a single year than ever before"Inspired by birder Ann Nightingale Liam set out to undertake a "Big Year"; a personal challenge among birders who attempt to identify as many species of birds as possible in one year.
Liam's goal was to see 275 species in 2024, and to fundraise $10,000 for Rocky Point Bird Observatory. Liam hopes this challenge will "raise awareness of the innumerable charities, clubs, volunteers, and communities on this island and beyond who have dedicated themselves to ensuring each and every one of the species we arbitrarily tally are unquestionably preserved for future generations and for the ecological communities to which they are integral."
In his free time, Liam volunteers on the Board of Rocky Point Bird Observatory and as their volunteer First Nations Liaison. He is passionate about supporting communities stewarding nature, specifically building relationships between naturalists and Indigenous communities
Members of the public are welcome to attend in person. A Zoom link will emailed to members wishing to attend remotely.
Date Sunday Sept 28th at 3:00 pm
Location: Main hall of Comox United Church 250 Beach Drive. Comox
For more information on Comox Valley Nature visit our website at cvnature.ca
Join us and our partners in conservation for Family Watershed Day!
For this guided walk around Paradise Meadows, Strathcona Wilderness Institute and Comox Valley Nature will join forces.Under the guidance of Alison Maingon and CVN Botany Group's botany expert Karen Cummins, we will be identifying berries and seeds of the meadows as seen in the fall.
Meet at the Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre, Paradise Meadows Trailhead.
The walk will cover 2.8km, and sturdy footwear is essential. Be prepared for sudden changes in the weather and carry water - (limit 12 participants, no dogs, please)
For more information, and to register contact Alison Maingon at
