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Bruce Moffat, our very own CVN Nature Photography group coordinator will be presenting at this month’s general meeting. He has prepared a handful of wildlife vignettes collected over the past 7 years on Vancouver Island. Each of these shorts will be played with Bruce pausing to describe the experiences and challenges for each of the diverse subjects covered.This presentation includes images first shown as entries in the Comox Valley Photographic Society’s annual Imagefest show at the Sid Williams Theatre. There will be time to ask questions after each short film and following the wrap up. Bruce will bring some of the equipment used to capture his images.
Bruce has been an avid photographer since his teen years and has focused on nature photography for the past 20 years. He has been published regularly in the local CV Land Trust
calendars and 4 of the last five CV Collective magazines here in the valley. His latest published shot is featured on this month’s cover of Scout Life magazine.
Comox Valley Nature is pleased to announce that Sophie Johnston has been awarded the Brandt Research Grant. This is a $5,000 grant in support of her field research on coastal areas of north Vancouver Island. Sophie is currently a PhD Student at the University of British Columbia.The intertidal zone ecosystem is critically threatened by ongoing climate change. Sophie’s PhD research is documenting the effects of ocean acidification on intertidal marine communities in the Johnstone Strait, British Columbia.
The goal of her research is to investigate how a dominant ecosystem engineer shapes marine community structure along a gradient of ocean acidification.
Ocean acidification not only alters the morphology of limpet species by increasing shell erosion, but can also increase their thermal sensitivity, limiting limpet grazing efficiency and survival in the intertidal zone. Thus, the effects of ocean acidification on such ecosystem engineers could result in large-scale, rippling impacts on marine communities, from microscopic algae to top predators.
The results of this research will be of particular interest to residents who inhabit areas near or along the Johnstone Strait and those interested in the trophic level effects of ocean acidification i.e., the reduced growth of herbivores, barnacles, mussels, and oysters can affect the population sizes of predators like sea stars and otters.
For more information on this grant and CV Nature in general, visit our website at cvnature.ca
CVRD News: Watershed Awareness Days: Discover Where Your Water Comes From 🫗The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) invites the public to explore the Comox Lake Watershed during Watershed Awareness Days, taking place from May 26 to 30, 2026. This week-long event features guided walks, lakeside talks, presentations, and family-friendly activities. It’s a unique opportunity to experience the watershed firsthand and learn how it sustains the health and wellbeing of the entire Comox Valley community.
Read the full story here 👉 comoxvalleyrd.ca/connect/news/watershed-awareness-days-discover-where-your-water-comes
View all the FREE* events here:
www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/connectedbywater
*Some events require registration
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Category Archives: BC Nature
BC Nature eNews February 2016
Issue 48 Date February 2016 When will Spring be back? BCnature Spring 2016 Magazine is now available The BCnature Spring Magazine is now available for download in the “members only” area. If you do not have your password or access … 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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Ellerslie B&B Offers Discount to Delegates
Ellerslie Bed and Breakfast, in Buckley Bay, south of Courtenay has offered Delegates a special rate for the Conference. Says Rebecca Kayfetz, “We wanted to extend an accommodation offer to any out-of-town meeting attendees. Ellerslie Bed and Breakfast can offer 20% off … Continue reading
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Discover Comox Valley Awards Grant to CVN!
Discover Comox Valley Awards Grant to CVN! Discover Comox Valley in conjunction with Comox Valley Economic Development and Tourism has awarded Comox Valley Nature a substantial Grant towards the BC Nature AGM and Conference May 12 to 14, 2016. The AGM Planning Committee wishes to thank both … Continue reading
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Second Tree Island Trip Available
A Second Field trip to Vancouver Island University’s Marine Research Station has been added to the schedule! It is now available on Friday May 13th and Saturday May 14th at 1:30. Both trips are now posted in the latest Conference Program and Registration Form. … Continue reading
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Holiday Inn Express Provides a Discount!
Holiday Inn Express, a Three-Star Hotel, and the newest hotel in Comox Valley is offering a special discount rate for Delegates to the BC Nature AGM and Conference! Simply quote the CVN Block Code for a 14.5% discount of the rate! All … Continue reading
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Accommodations for AGM
November 30 A list of recommended Accommodations for the BC Nature AGM in Courtenay is now available. Look in the Accommodations Tab under the BC Nature AGM 2016 Drop Down Menu
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BC Nature eNews November 2015
Upcoming Events Harrison Camp – Nov 26 – Nov 29, 2015 – Last Chance – 2 spots available – Please email for more information or visit this link Awards Deadline January 29,2016. Meet with your Club executive and nominate … Continue reading
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