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Fish Walk!!! ( Well, not really...but don't miss this chance to follow their journey!)Join the Morrison Creek Streamkeepers for a walk along Morrison Creek, starting at its confluence with the Puntledge River in Puntledge Park, to watch salmon spawning after their remarkable journey back from the ocean. Register here: form.jotform.com/262924316992264
Thanks to community support, a property in Deep Bay is now protected, safeguarding its mature forests, salmon streams and diverse shoreline.Now, we’re helping restore this land so it can regenerate into a healthy forest.Join the Comox Valley land Trust and WolfTree for a hands-on day to rehabilitate the former homestead by planting trees and shrubsIf you'd like to volunteer your time, the work party is Sunday, October 25th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.Meet at Rosewall creek Provincial Park parking lot at 9:50 to carpool to the deep bay restoration site.See this link or link in bio to register and for more information: www.jotform.com/form/262826298698277
Comox Valley Nature’s Wetlands restoration group has been working on the Courtenay Rotary Trail removing invasive plants.Removing invasive plants ensures that native plants can thrive. A vigorous native plant population also provides food for insects and birds.Join us in liberating native plants from invasive thugs such as ivy.We meet at the end of 21st street in Courtenay, where it meets the Courtenay Rotary Trail near Dogwood Park. You’ll find us there every Sunday starting Oct 18 to mid-Dec, mid-Jan to March 14, from 1:00 to 3:30 Bring gloves and water, dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.For more information contact
Many people fear trees, especially big trees, and old trees. Join us on this guided walk and overcome those fears. Verna Mumby (ISA certified arborist), will take us through the basics of tree bio-mechanics; how trees dance and move, how they withstand wind loads, and the importance of tree roots. Understand how trees help each other during storms and how they communicate. This walk will take place in Filberg Park, Comox, on October 17th, from 11 a.m. to 12:30.This walk is on flat ground, on grass and well maintained paths. Check the weather and choose appropriate outerwear. The workshop will be cancelled in the event of strongwinds and heavy rain.REGISTRATION required using the link in our bio, or visit cvnature.ca/events/This event is free. Donations welcome.For more information, to add your name to a waitlist or to cancel your reservation, mail: . Details re meeting place will be sent to registrants.
Autumn is fast upon us, and the trees in the Comox Valley are beginning their transition into the winter season. CVN’s Comox Valley Trees team (formerly Trees of the Year) is inviting you to share how your favourite trees are changing with the season and preparing for the winter ahead. It could be a brilliant display of autumn foliage, a production of fruit, nuts or berries, or as a winter haven for wildlife. As the leaves fall, do they reveal an interesting or unique tree architecture, shape or silhouette? Perhaps you have discovered trees of interest in forgotten spaces or unusual or unexpected places, or trees with fungi or lichen.Send us the story of why you selected your tree of note. Include a brief description of the tree, a photograph, and the geographical location of the best viewing spot. Ideally the tree is in a public location to facilitate viewing.Please send your story to We will share your stories on our website and on CVN’s Facebook and Instagram pages.Also, be sure to check CVN’s Events calendar regularly for other Comox Valley Trees events such as knowledge walks.#treestories #comoxvalley #comoxvalleytrees #autumn
Category Archives: Birds
Bird Outing Report: Lake Helen Mackenzie, June 25,2014
Today, on the way up Mount Washington and then on a walk to Lake Helen Mackenzie, 10 birders found 29 species – but not the Three-toed Woodpecker. Highlights for some of the birders were hearing several higher elevation species – … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: One Spot Trail, June 18,2015
Eleven birders went out to the One Spot Trail on Brazier Rd. Thursday. The weather was overcast and mild with only a couple of drops of rain falling on us towards the end of our walk. We did the new … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Hawk Greenway, June 11,2015
Today at Hawk Greenway and Mallard Creek Headwaters, 12 birders found 32 species. Highlights were nice looks at Willow Flycatcher, Common Yellowthroat, Yellow Warbler, and Evening Grosbeak. Mallard Eurasian Collared-Dove Rufous Hummingbird Red-breasted Sapsucker Downy Woodpecker Hairy Woodpecker Northern Flicker … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Simpson Farm, May 28,2015
Yesterday at Simpson Farm, 9 birders found 35 species. Highlights were a Sandhill Crane, an Anna’s Hummingbird, a Greater Yellowlegs and an unusually high number of 14 Blue-winged Teal. I have attached a photo of the Sandhill Crane that flew … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Moorecroft Park, May 21,2015
Thursday 9 birders had 28 species at Moorecroft Regional Park, Nanoose Bay, and 8 birders had 20 species at the Englishman Estuary, Plummer Road side, for a total of 39 species for the morning. Highlights included the Whimbrel and other … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Bear Creek Park, May 14, 2015
This Thursday May 14 16 birders went to Bear Creek Nature Park where we heard or saw 38 species. Highlights include good looks at Black-headed Grosbeak, Western Tanager, Swainson’s Thrush, and Black-throated Gray Warbler, as well as nesting Red-breasted Sapsuckers. … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Cumberland Marsh, May 7,2015
It was a beautiful spring morning at Cumberland Marsh where 12 birders saw or heard 33 species. The highlights for the morning were 6 species of warblers which included a pair of Black-throated Gray Warblers singing and giving us excellent … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: One-Spot Trail, Apr.30, 2015
This Thursday we went to the One Spot Trail where 15 birders heard or saw 22 species. There were several flycatchers and warblers singing which gave us a great opportunity to familiarize ourselves with their song. Turkey Vulture Rufous Hummingbird … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Tsolum River Flats, Apr. 23, 2015
Thanks to the shelter of the trees along the trails behind the curling rink we managed to stay relatively dry this morning. 11 birders had 18 species. No particular highlights – just nice spring arrivals and singing despite the weather. … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Courtenay Airpark, Mar.26, 2015
Five birders met at the Airpark for the Thursday Walk. There was no rain, not a lot of wind, and even a bit of sun. 31 species were recorded . Highlight was the female Ruddy Duck that has spent the … Continue reading
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