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1 week ago
🌿 One week left to share your feedback on the Anderton riverbank.We've heard from many residents already, and there's still time to add your voice.
Review three conceptual design options for restoring the riverbank along Anderton Avenue and tell us what you think.
📅 Survey closes August 10.
👉 Take the survey: courtenay.ca/anderton-restoration
The conceptual design phase of the project is funded by the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness through the Disaster Resilience Innovation Funding program.
2 weeks ago
🌿 One week left to share your feedback on the Anderton riverbank.We've heard from many residents already, and there's still time to add your voice.
Review three conceptual design options for restoring the riverbank along Anderton Avenue and tell us what you think.
📅 Survey closes August 10.
👉 Take the survey: courtenay.ca/anderton-restoration
The conceptual design phase of the project is funded by the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness through the Disaster Resilience Innovation Funding program. ... See MoreSee Less
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If you've been enjoying snapping photos and uploading them to iNaturalist, you won't want to miss this webinar on getting the most out of Smartphone Photography for iNaturalist: ... See MoreSee Less4 weeks ago
A new club; "The Friends of Eagle Bluffs Forest Society" has just joined BC Nature: ... See MoreSee Less4 weeks ago
There are 100's of toadlets migrating across the trail systems in Cumberland Forest. Please note the trail closures, and share this post.Major trail closures. Please do not use the west side of the network, see the map. Tens of thousands of toads are dispersing in all directions west and south of Alan Lake. SoBo No Michi is closed Sykes Bridge area is teaming, Perseverance Creek is also extremely busy. The south side of Alan Lake is also covered with toads. We have closed all access via Davis lake main to Perseverance Creek, the Potholes, Sobo No Michi etc. All trails that come down the west side back to Perseverance area are closed. Please do not go into that zone for the next few days. Hopefully we will be clear to roll by the weekend.Please respect all signage at the trail access points and in the CRI car park, informing you of up-to-date information of trail closures and the migration routes.
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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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