Category Archives: Conservation and Restoration

Recording for talk on understanding watersheds

Posted on June 1, 2024 by web_admin

Comox Valley Nature recently hosted the following presentation at our May general meeting: Title: Understanding our Watersheds “One Puzzle Piece at a Time”Speaker: Dave Weaver (Beaufort Watershed Stewards)Date: Sunday, May 26, 2024 If you missed this event or would like … Continue reading →

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Tour native plant gardens and learn about carbon sequestration

Posted on May 24, 2024 by web_admin

Comox Valley Nature is sponsoring a special all-day event at Steller Raven Ecological Farm that will highlight native plant gardening techniques and research into the potential of such gardens for carbon sequestration. The public is invited to attend this free … Continue reading →

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Learn how to understand watersheds

Posted on May 24, 2024 by web_admin

Comox Valley Nature members and the general public are invited to CVN’s May general meeting for the following keynote presentation: Title: Understanding our Watersheds “One Puzzle Piece at a Time”Speaker: Dave Weaver (Beaufort Watershed Stewards)Date: Sunday, May 26, 2024Time: 7:00 … Continue reading →

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Slides for native plant gardening talk

Posted on May 10, 2024 by web_admin

At Comox Valley Nature’s general meeting on April 28, the keynote presentation by Royann Petrell on “Native Plant Gardening and Carbon Sequestration” was well-attended and stimulated an interesting discussion. Some audience members expressed an interest in seeing the slides again, … Continue reading →

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Learn about native plant gardening and carbon sequestration

Posted on April 25, 2024 by web_admin

Comox Valley Nature invites the public to our in-person April general meeting as follows: Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024Time: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. PTLocation: Main hall of Comox United Church, 250 Beach Drive, ComoxKeynote Presentation: Native plant gardening and carbon … Continue reading →

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Recording for talk on seed-based restoration

Posted on February 26, 2024 by web_admin

Comox Valley Nature recently hosted the following webinar, facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Seed-based Restoration for Urban Settings on Vancouver IslandSpeaker: Kristen Miskelly (Satinflower Nurseries)Date: Sunday, February 18, 2024 If you missed this event or would … Continue reading →

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New Article: New microorganism and biodiversity in Strathcona Park

Posted on February 25, 2024 by web_admin

A new addition by Loys Maingon to our occasional series of long-form articles examines the implications of the discovery of a microorganism in Strathcona Provincial Park that appears to be new to science. Read this important article here: “Biodiversity and … Continue reading →

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Learn about seed-based restoration for urban settings

Posted on January 26, 2024 by web_admin

Comox Valley Nature members and the general public are invited to the following free online lecture presented by CVN and facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Seed-based Restoration for Urban Settings on Vancouver IslandSpeakers: Kristen Miskelly (Satinflower … Continue reading →

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Recording for talk on Vanier Garry oak restoration

Posted on January 26, 2024 by web_admin

Comox Valley Nature recently hosted the following webinar, facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Conserving and Restoring a Legacy: Vanier Forest Garry Oak Restoration ProjectSpeakers: Jim Boulter, Karen Cummins, Eloise HollandDate: Sunday, January 21, 2024 If you … Continue reading →

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Learn about restoring Garry oaks in Vanier Forest

Posted on December 23, 2023 by web_admin

Comox Valley Nature members and the general public are invited to the following free online lecture presented by CVN and facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Conserving and Restoring a Legacy: Vanier Forest Garry Oak Restoration ProjectSpeakers: … Continue reading →

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