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The CVN Photo group was back together earlier this month to share some recent shots. Here is a broad assortment from that meeting for your viewing pleasure. Description and photographer credit can be viewed by clicking on each photo.
Several members of CVN with an interest in possible Marbled Murrelet nesting sites in the Courtenay area enlisted the help of the Comox Valley Photographic Society drone interest group to capture some photos and video of a few trees of interest beside the Puntledge River yesterday.Here are two spherical panoramas of the area showing a key tree of interest which has long horizontal branches needed for nesting.
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Photos by yours truly.
Are you interested in sharing your love of nature with children ages 5 to 12 and their parents? The Comox Valley branch of NatureKids BC is looking for leaders to reactivate the club. We do have at least one CVN member already interested in co-leading. You can email CVN for more information at cvncoordinator@gmail.com or contact the NatureKids BC coordinator at the email listed below:"Hello Comox Valley Families,
Thank you for supporting NatureKids BC. We would love to get the Comox Valley Club up and running again but we need your help! Now is your chance to connect families with nature.
If you are passionate about sharing your love of nature with others then this may be the perfect opportunity for you. We are currently looking for new club leaders to run the Comox Valley Club.
If you are interested or have any questions please reach out to me at coordinator@naturekidsbc.ca.
With gratitude,
Katelyn Bissat,
Provincial Network Coordinator
NatureKids BC"
On May 18th seven members of the birders group visited the Royston/Cumberland trails. Highlights were good looks at a Barred Owl, Warbling Vireos, Black-headed Grosbeaks and Olive-sided Flycatchers.Band-tailed Pigeon 1
Eurasian Collared-Dove 1
Black Swift 1
Rufous Hummingbird 3
Bald Eagle 1
Barred Owl 1
Pileated Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 2
Olive-sided Flycatcher 2
Hammond's Flycatcher 3
Pacific-slope Flycatcher 1
Warbling Vireo 4
Chestnut-backed Chickadee 2
Violet-green Swallow 5
Golden-crowned Kinglet 1
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
Brown Creeper 1
Pacific Wren 2
Bewick's Wren 2
Swainson's Thrush 4
American Robin 3
Purple Finch 1
Red Crossbill 5
Pine Siskin 1
Dark-eyed Junco 1
White-crowned Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 2
Spotted Towhee 2
Red-winged Blackbird 3
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Orange-crowned Warbler 4
MacGillivray's Warbler 2
Common Yellowthroat 1
Yellow Warbler 4
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2
Black-throated Gray Warbler 3
Wilson's Warbler 1
Western Tanager 5
Black-headed Grosbeak 4
Four cyclists spent two days touring the trees nominated for Tree of the Year 2023. One route took them through north Courtenay to the two trees at the CVEG grounds, trees in east Courtenay and then to the red cedar at Seal Bay. Another day found them starting with the two downtown Courtenay trees, followed by Morrison Creek, Cumberland, then Royston for a rest stop and ending with the tree at Courtenay Marina Park. They learned about trees new to them and saw with new eyes trees passed by many times without thought, then they voted for their favourite! The deadline for voting fast approaches on May 31st. You can tour the trees all year but if you are ready to vote, please do: comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/tour-the-nominees-for-tree-of-the-year-2023/
Category Archives: BC Nature AGM 2016 News
Link to: Slideshow – Wetland Conservation and Resilience with Dan Buffett
Wetland Conservation and Resilience with Dan Buffett The presentation will highlight some of the protected and restored wetlands on Vancouver Island and introduce the topic of ‘resilience’, which provides a different lens to look at how we conserve wetlands that … Continue reading
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Link to: Slideshow – Limits to Growth by Neil Dawe May 2016
Ever since the publication of “Limits to Growth” in 1972 it has been obvious to practicing scientists that environmental conservation was unsustainable if the problems posed by classical economics of endless growth was not simultaneously addressed. Limits to Growth advocated that … Continue reading
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Link to: Slideshow – Tree Diseases in Gardens and Parks with Duncan Morrison
Tree Diseases in Gardens and Parks with Duncan Morrison Diseases are normal components of ecosystems and will be illustrated with examples of diseases of foliage, stems, and roots from local broadleaf and conifer species. In his presentation, Duncan will define … Continue reading
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Botany Outing Report: News of things Botanical on the BC Nature Field Trips, May 12-15. 2016
Greetings all, There was no monthly gathering in the second week in May because of the BC Nature AGM being held here May 12-15th. The weather could not have been better for the Field Trips and here are some comments … Continue reading
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Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program Recognizes CVNS
The Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program officially recognized Comox Valley Naturalist Society in March with a Community Engagement Grant of $500. The grant was awarded in conjunction with the upcoming BC Nature Conference and AGM, May 12 to May 15. A … Continue reading
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Innisfree Farm
Chanchal Cabrera Of Innisfree Farm Presents at CVN Regular Meeting The members who attended the regular monthly CVN meeting had a real treat in store. Chanchal Cabera of Innisfree Farm gave a wonderful talk and slide show on Botanical Gardens around the … Continue reading
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Presentation on Toad People, an inspiring new documentary film by Gwen Barlee
Congratulations Gwen Barlee! Gwen is one of the Presenters at the 2016 BC Nature Conference, and has been nominated for by the YWCA for the Women of Distinction Awards in Environmental Sustainability. Gwen will give a presentation on Toad People, an inspiring new documentary … Continue reading
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Too Many Choices at the 2016 BC Nature Conference?
Trying to decide which of the over thirty activities you would like to take in during the 2016 BC Nature Conference and AGM? Some of the more popular Field Trips are almost fully booked, but there are lots of wonderful … Continue reading
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Introducing your AGM Committee
The core AGM Committee was recently featured in both the Echo and Record Newspapers. Not all members could be present for the photo shoot. The members from left to right are Bruce Martin, Barbara Martin Gabriel Bau, Jarrett Krentzel, Loys … Continue reading
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ANCO Inn Offering Room Discounts
ANCO Inn Offering Discount Rates to Conference Delegates! Anne Newman, Manager of ANCO Inn of Courtenay, is pleased to offer their Corporation Rates to Conference Delegates. says Ms. Newman “our standard room would start at $65.00 for one person and $10 for any extra person … Continue reading
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