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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