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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
Upcoming Event: Spring Bird Count, May 3rd
Sunday May 3rd. (Club event). Spring Bird Count
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Bird Outing Report: Qualicum, Mar. 12,2015
Once again, 11 birders went to look for concentrations of waterbirds feeding on herring spawn – and we were successful! We went south to Qualicum Bay, Little Qualicum estuary, and Columbia Beach and had thousands of gulls and seaducks at … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Qualicum to Deep Bay, Mar. 5,2015
Today 13 birders went in search of spawning herring and, hopefully, lots of birds. We started at Nile Creek – there were many birds scattered over the waters but no concentrations. We could see several gill netters searching for herring … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Little River Ferry, Feb. 26, 2015
Despite the fog this morning we were able to get in an hour’s birding at the ferry terminal before the drizzle began in earnest. Six birders saw the following 35 species. The highlights being close looks at approximately 40 Long-tailed … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Ship’s Point, Feb. 19, 2015
Thursday Feb. 19th started off with drizzle ending by 10:00 leaving us with an overcast but calm day for a morning of birding at Ship’s Point. Nine birders saw the following 42 species. Highlights were having a good look at … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Trent Estuary, Jan. 29, 2015
Thirteen birders went to the Trent River Estuary and the Royston Wrecks for a very pleasant morning of birding. Most of us saw or heard 44 species some of the highlights being: Snow Goose, Cooper’s Hawk,Northern Harrier, and Red-winged Blackbirds … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Oyster Bay, Jan. 22, 2015
Thursday Jan. 22nd brought grey skies and drizzle. Twelve birders went to Oyster Bay and the Oyster River Estuary where we saw the following 29 species: Oyster Bay 26 species: Eurasian Wigeon American Wigeon Mallard Northern Pintail Green-winged Teal Surf … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Parksville/Qualicum, Jan. 14, 2015
Nine birders enjoyed an overcast, calm, and rain free day of birding yesterday at the Englishman River Estuary, Parksville Community Park, and the mouth of the Little Qualicum River. The day brought a Total of 61 species – 41 at … Continue reading
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RBA Multiple Sightings
The Thursday Walk turned up several interesting birds at the Courtenay Airpark this morning. 1. Orange-crowned Warbler. This was visiting feeders in the townhouse complex just south of the former Old House buildings along the river. Viewing is from the … Continue reading
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Trumpeter Swan Counts 2014/2015
Although Trumpeter Swan numbers in the Comox Valley appear low this year, the population overall is healthy. Numbers have increased south on Vancouver Island & in Washington, so the population here may have reached a balance given the capacity of … Continue reading
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