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CVN Facebook Posts
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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/2629243169922646 days ago
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 shrubs
If 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 ...
2 weeks ago
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 ...
2 weeks ago
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 strong
winds 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. ...
2 weeks ago
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.
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Category Archives: Birds
Trumpeter Swan Counts 1989-2012
The Comox Valley Naturalists have records of TRUS counts here in the Comox Valley since 1988-89. Below are the Jan-Feb average counts over the years. DATE Jan-Feb Average 1989 1164 1990 1380 1991 1116 1992 859 1993 1053 1994 863 … Continue reading
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Trumpeter Swan Counts 2011/2012
Trumpeter Swans have left for their summer breeding grounds in Alaska & northern BC. The Comox Valley Naturalists Society weekly swan counts will resume again at the end of October 2012. Mar. 27, 2012: TRUS Adults 105 Juveniles 50 Total 155 Mar. … Continue reading
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