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To celebrate our 60th anniversary we invite you to come for a guided stroll on the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk with a member of Comox Valley Nature on April 24, 10 am -noon. Learn about the history of this area, including how the former sewage lagoon has become one of the most popular walking spots in the Comox Valley. Check out the restoration work that has replaced invasive plant species and added more native plants, shrubs and trees that is being done by Comox Valley Nature in partnership with the City of Courtenay. Hear why invasive plant species are so damaging to the ecosystems. Enjoy the view from the "lookout" over the estuary and be reminded how important the estuary is to the web of life.REGISTRATION required on our events page cvnature.ca/events An easy 1 km walk on a wheelchair accessible paved path. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle Sorry, no dogs. This event is free, but donations are welcome.
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To celebrate our 60th anniversary Comox Valley Nature is offering this opportunity to get together with knowledgeable birders to share skills and learn more about birding in the Comox Valley.This outing is designed for beginners, but birders of all levels are welcome. Experienced birders will help with identifying species, equipment, useful apps, and field guides.
Both CVN members and the public are welcome on this walk at the Courtenay Airpark which will be on a wide smooth pathway for about 2km round trip. Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather. Warm clothing necessary – it’s often windy there! Please leave pets at home.
Register through our events page at This event is free. Donations welcome.
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To celebrate our 60th anniversary we offer this opportunity to learn more about Garry oaks in the Comox Valley.Vanier Nature Park is home to a small grove of Garry oak trees which is being stewarded by Comox Valley Nature. These oaks are at the northern extent of their range, and are a remnant of a culturally modified ecosystem that once covered 160 square kilometres in the Comox Valley
This walk will be lead by Geologist Bob Hauser and Forester Terry Lewis. They have spent many hours in the park removing invasive holly. Terry and Bob will look at the work in progress in the grove and share their unique perspective on this forest, with a focus on soil science and tree species.
The Vanier Nature Park project is being co-managed by Comox Valley Nature and the City of Courtenay with funding from the City of Courtenay, BC Nature and the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation.
Registration required through
The walk is partially on level ground with some gentle to moderate uphill walking on a forest trail that has some uneven footing. No dogs please.
For more information, to add your name to a wait list or to cancel your reservation, email: Details of the meeting place will be sent to registrants. Please be at the meeting spot at least 10 minutes before the walk starts to sign in.
Category Archives: Birds
Bird Outing Report: Courtenay Airpark, Mar. 31,2016
It was a beautiful spring morning at the Air Park. Fourteen birders saw 39 species with highlight being Greater Yellowlegs, Black-bellied Plover, and both Pacific and Bewick’s Wrens. American Wigeon Mallard Green-winged Teal Bufflehead Common Merganser Great Blue Heron Bald … Continue reading
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Thanks to CVN Birders From Mexico
A note of thanks has been passed along to the CVN birders group, from a CVN member who has for several years connected with a group in Mexico and supported birders in the community there. “Would love to get these … Continue reading
Bird Outing Report: Comox Beaches, Mar. 24,2016
This Thursday 10 birders including 2 Emily Carr students went to Point Holmes, Kye Bay, and Air Force Beach. We had 34 species , the highlight was seeing Harlequin Duck in breeding plumage up close. Brant Surf Scoter White-winged Scoter … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: One Spot Trail, Mar. 17,2016
This morning birders went to the One Spot Trail for a little early spring birding. Weather was cool but sunny and the birds were fairly active and singing. Highlight was five species of woodpecker, including two pairs of Red-breasted Sapsuckers. … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Deep Bay, Feb. 25,2016
It was a beautiful morning at Deep Bay despite a chilly start. The highlight was a couple of dozen Long-tailed Ducks looking very stunning in the sunshine. 9 birders saw the following 39 species: American Wigeon Greater Scaup Harlequin Duck … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Ships Point, Feb.18,2016
Six birders went to Ship’s Point this morning where we saw 22 species. We were greeted with wind and rough sea at the Park which made it a challenge for finding birds bobbing in the waves to say the least. … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Gartley Point, Feb. 11,2016
The fog lifted for us this morning, the ocean was calm, and the rain held off until we were ready to head home. 12 birders went to Gartley Point and Marine Drive in Royston where we saw 38 species of … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Kye Bay, Feb. 4, 2016
After a few days of wind and rain, 9 birders enjoyed a break at Kye Bay and Little River Ferry where we found 38 species. Highlights were the large numbers of waterbirds and eagles – perhaps anticipating the herring spawn. … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Union Bay, Jan. 28,2016
After a night of heavy rain, 13 birders enjoyed a sunny morning at the Union Bay coal hills where we found 32 species. Highlights included a pair of Barrow’s Goldeneye in nice light, several Red-throated Loons, and nine Killdeer on … Continue reading
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Bird Outing Report: Puntledge River, Jan. 14, 2016
For our first bird walk of 2016, January 14th, 16 birders enjoyed a pleasant walk along the Puntledge River where we found 27 species. The highlight was a pair of Dippers foraging along a shallow side-stream. Mallard Common Goldeneye Hooded … Continue reading
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