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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: Deep Bay to Englishman, Mar. 13, 2014
It was a very spring like day on Thursday. Our morning started at Deep Bay and ended at the Plummer Rd. side of the Englishman River Estuary. We saw our first Violet-green Swallows, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Turkey Vulture, 2 Merlins vocalizing, … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Courtenay Airpark, Feb. 27, 2014
It was a very nice morning at the Air Park. The highlight for the morning was a Lincoln Sparrow…that is until on the way back to our vehicles, a couple of us ran into Russ Cannings who told us about … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Deep Bay, Feb. 20, 2014
On Thursday the sun was shining to make for a very pleasant morning at Ship’s Point. Highlights for the day were a Yellow-headed Blackbird, Red-throated Loon, and 2 Gadwall. 8 birders saw the following 48 species: Red-throated Loon Bald Eagle … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Qualicum, Feb. 13, 2014
The bird walk on Thursday was to Qualicum. The highlight of the day was a Northern Mockingbird and Glaucous Gull. Unfortunately we were unable to locate the King Eider. 7 birders saw the following 41 species: Common Loon Black Turnstone … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Airpark, Feb. 6, 2014
It was cold but calm at the Courtenay Air Park on Feb. 6. Highlights were 6 Ring-billed Gulls and 12 Bushtits. 6 birders saw the following 35 species: Horned Grebe Rock Pigeon Trumpeter Swan Common Raven Great-blue Heron Northwestern Crow … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Jan. 30, 2014
Thursday birders went to Perrey’s Beach, Little River, and Kin Beach. Highlights were a Brown Creeper and a flock of Dunlin at Kin Beach. 6 birders saw the following 33 species: Common Loon Dunlin Pacific Loon Mew Gull Horned Grebe … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Gartley Point, Jan. 23, 2014
Despite the fog this morning birders were able to observe an abundance of water fowl at Gartley Point. 6 birders saw the following 29 species…..highlights being 2 Savannah Sparrows, and a Northern Harrier. Common Loon Red-breasted Merganser Trumpeter Swan Northern … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Four Beaches, Jan. 16, 2014
An overcast sky and a calm ocean made for a good morning for birding. 9 birders went to Williams Beach, Miracle Beach, Saratoga Beach, and Salmon Point. The highlight of the day were 3 Barn Swallows at the Salmon … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Ship’s Point, Jan. 9, 2014
The weather cooperated as far as the rain holding off but the wind picked up as the morning progressed. Birders started at Ship’s Point and made a few stops before ending the morning at the wrecks at Royston. Highlight of … Continue reading
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Bird Report
Several Audubon Christmas Bird Counts have been completed in the Comox Valley area with the following results: Comox Valley count: 105 species Deep Bay count: 96 species Little River/ Powell River Ferry count: 16 species. Of note was a flock … Continue reading
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