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The Plant Native Grow Wild event is coming up soon. This is your chance to learn more about supporting wildlife in your area by growing native plants. Have a look at the beautiful native gardens around the MARS visitor centre, chat with knowledgeable experts and purchase some plants to help you become a habitat steward in your own backyard. We are looking forward to meeting you there.We're joining our fabulous community partners for a fun and educational day of learning how to support wildlife close to home with native plants and ecological practices. Local experts and environmental groups will have friendly advice to help you become a habitat steward in your own yard. Oh, and there'll be 35+ native plants species for sale for a variety of different growing conditions.📆 Saturday, May 30th 10 am - 2 pm
📍 1331 Williams Beach Rd. Merville
Our guests experts:
🌱 Comox Valley Nature
🌱 Gone to Seed Little Library
🌱 Vancouver Island Master Gardeners
🌱 Native Bee Society of BC
🌱 Comox Community Bat Program
⭐️ Some vendors cash-only
☑️ Bring your own flats
🚗 Limited parking: carpool if you can
❤️ MARS Visitor Centre and Gift shop open but no site tours
🛑 No dogs, please
❓️ email
May 9th is World Migratory Bird Day, and the Town of Comox Bird Team invites you to celebrate atthe Filberg Park Stage!
This marks the Bird Team’s first event as a certified Bird Friendly Town (Intermediate level)—a
milestone worth celebrating with the community.
Come meet local bird enthusiasts and discover this year’s theme:
“Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter”
May 9th is World Migratory Bird Day, and the Town of Comox Bird Team invites you to celebrate at the Filberg Park Stage!
This marks the Bird Team’s first event as a certified Bird Friendly Town (Intermediate level)—a milestone worth celebrating with the community.
Come meet local bird enthusiasts and discover this year’s theme:
“Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter”
Visit the Town of Comox Bird Team Booth and learn how to identify and record birds in your community using citizen science tools. Pick up helpful pamphlets outlining how to prevent bird injuries and simple ways to make your neighbourhood a safer, more welcoming place for birds.
At the Comox Valley Naturalists Society Booth explore displays showcasing local stewardship initiatives, including birding, shoreline conservation, botany, nature walks, invasive plant awareness, and native plant gardening.
Join experienced birders Mandy and Kathryn from Comox Valley Naturalists Society for a guided bird walk through Filberg Park at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. (limit 12 people). First come, first served.
At 10:00 Karen Cummins will lead a walk to look at garden features and management practices that make Filberg Park bird friendly. (limit 12 people). First come, first served.
Special Guest: Ambassador Owl
MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre will be bringing their ambassador Western Screech Owl, Lanei,
who will be retiring soon after the event. Come meet Lanei and wish her a happy retirement!
for more information on World Migratory Bird day visit
www.fws.gov/story/2026-01/world-migratory-bird-day-2026
Category Archives: Swan Counts
Trumpeter Swan Counts 2016/2017
Apr. 19, 2017: TRUS adults 11 Juv. 8 Total 19 27 additional swans (5 adults, 22 juveniles) were seen at Comox Bay Farm but not included in the official total. The swan count is now finished for the season. Apr. … Continue reading
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Trumpeter Swan Counts 2015/2016
Apr. 12, 2016: TRUS adults 0 Juv. 3 Total 3 This makes the 2015/2016 Swan Count season officially over. Apr. 5, 2016: TRUS adults 15 Juv. 24 Total 39 Mar. 29, 2016: TRUS adults 108 Juv. 52 Total … 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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Trumpeter Swan Counts 2013/2014
Apr. 15, 2014: TRUS adults 10 Juv. 9 Total 19 Apr. 8, 2014: TRUS adults 34 Juv. 6 Total 40 Apr. 1, 2014: TRUS adults 207 Juv. 53 Total 260 Mar. 25, 2014: TRUS adults 591 Juv. … Continue reading
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Trumpeter Swan Counts 2012/2013
Apr. 2, 2013: TRUS adults 7 Juv. 23 Total 30 Weekly counts are now ended until October 2013. Mar. 26, 2013: TRUS adults 481 Juv. 124 Total 605 Mar. 19, 2013: TRUS adults 782 Juv. 237 … Continue reading
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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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