Category Archives: Ecology

Recording for talk on tidal marsh plant communities and goose grazing

Comox Valley Nature, facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists, recently presented the following webinar: Title: Changes in Salish Sea tidal marsh plant communities, with or without grazing by Canada geeseSpeaker: Stefanie LaneDate: Sunday, February 12, 2023 If you … Continue reading

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Learn about tidal marsh plant communities and effects of goose grazing

Comox Valley Nature is pleased to host the following free online lecture: Title: Changes in Salish Sea tidal marsh plant communities, with or without grazing by Canada geeseSpeaker: Stefanie LaneDate: Sunday, February 12, 2023Time: 7:00 p.m. PT This webinar is … Continue reading

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Article: Taildropper slugs

In a fascinating and amusing article titled “Life Over Limb: Conversation with a Taildropper Slug“, CVN member VĂ©ronique McIntyre describes this unusual creature and how and why it manages to sever its own tail section and still survive. Read the … Continue reading

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Recording for talk on conservation implications of clearcutting

Comox Valley Nature, facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists, recently presented the following webinar: Title: Conservation Implications of Clearcutting around Strathcona Provincial ParkSpeaker: Loys MaingonDate: Sunday, January 15, 2023 If you missed this event or would like to … Continue reading

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Learn about conservation implications of clearcutting near Strathcona Park

Comox Valley Nature is pleased to host the following free lecture at our January online meeting: Title: Conservation Implications of Clearcutting around Strathcona Provincial ParkSpeaker: Loys MaingonDate: Sunday, January 15, 2023Time: 7:00 p.m. PT This webinar is facilitated by the … Continue reading

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Recording available for talk on Morrison Creek biodiversity

Comox Valley Nature, facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists, recently presented the following webinar: Title: Biodiversity of the Morrison Creek HeadwatersSpeakers: David Stapley, Joy Wade and Chanchal CabreraDate: Sunday, December 11, 2022 If you missed this event or … Continue reading

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Learn about the biodiversity of Morrison Creek headwaters

Comox Valley Nature is pleased to host the following free lecture at our December online meeting: Title: Biodiversity of the Morrison Creek HeadwatersSpeakers: David Stapley, Joy Wade and Chanchal CabreraDate: Sunday, December 11, 2022Time: 7:00 p.m. PT This webinar is … Continue reading

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Recording available for talk on impacts of salmon farms on wild salmon

Comox Valley Nature, facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists, recently presented the following webinar: Title: What we need to do to rescue wild salmon from further declineSpeaker: Alexandra MortonDate: Sunday, November 20, 2022 If you missed this event … Continue reading

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Learn about measuring plant elevation changes

The following free online lecture presented by the Strathcona Wilderness Institute (SWI) will be of interest to CVN members and others: Title: Can community science measure vascular plant elevation changes in Strathcona Park?Speaker: Steven HaywardDate: Tuesday September 13, 2022Time: 7:00 … Continue reading

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Recording available for talk on Garry oak benefits

Comox Valley Nature, in conjunction with the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists, recently presented the following webinar: Title: Garry Oak Ecosystems – Benefits to Urban AreasSpeaker: Thomas MunsonDate: Sunday, February 20, 2022 If you missed this event or would like … Continue reading

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