Category Archives: Field Trips

Upcoming Walk: Sunday, 9th April 2017, Ripple Rock

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Botany

Sunday, 9th April, Ripple Rock , meet at Courtenay Country Market at 9 am On April 5th, 1958, the largest non-nuclear man-made explosion to date occurred at Seymour Narrows, just north of Campbell River. The 1270 metric tons of Nitramex … Continue reading →

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Bird Outing Report: One Spot Trail, Mar. 30, 2017

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Krista

Today, March 30th, 10 birders spent a rare, sunny morning on the One Spot Trail and found 18 species. The highlight was a great view of a pair of Wood Ducks high in a tree with the female peeking out … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, April 1st. 2017, Macy Woodlot Walk

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Botany

Saturday 1st April, Macy Woodlot Walk Mt. Washington Fred Newhouse will be leading the walk today. Fred has spent most of his life in the woods in various roles with the forest service, consulting and managing a crown woodlot. The … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, March 25th. 2017, Bear Creek Park

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Botany

Saturday 25th March,Car Pool: Bear Creek Park Mandy and Charlie Vaughan will lead the walk at Bear Creek Park today. There will likely be a few fry streams, and of course the fry will be in the rearing pond. As … Continue reading →

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Bird Outing Report: Courtenay Airpark, Mar. 16,2017

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Krista

Today,March 16th, 10 birders spent a pleasant morning at Courtenay Airpark and Riverway and found 30 species. A highlight was a great view of an Anna’s Hummingbird on her nest. Canada Goose Trumpeter Swan American Wigeon Eurasian Wigeon Mallard Green-winged … Continue reading →

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Nature Kids Explorer Day: Naturewalk with Luisa Richardson at Woodhus Slough, March 26th 2017

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Botany

Comox Valley NatureKids The next Explorer Day will be on Sunday, March 26th, 1:00-3:00 pm at Woodhus Slough (meeting at Salmon Point). Our special guest for this walk is Luisa Richardson, a Campbell River naturalist who is very experienced at … Continue reading →

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Bird Outing Report: Kye Bay, Mar. 9,2017

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Krista

March 9, six birders spent a cold but otherwise pleasant morning at Point Holmes and Kye Bay. The herring fleet was actively harvesting off Point Holmes. Although the number of species was low (16 species), there were thousands of gulls … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, March 18th. 2017, Public Walk Comox Ecological Reserve

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Botany

Saturday 18th March: Public Walk Comox Ecological Reserve Loys and Allison will be leading a tree and moss public walk at the Comox Lake Bluffs ecological Reserve. This reserve features one of the most northern enclaves of Mediterranean ecosystems, with … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, March 4th. 2017, Union Bay Coal Hills

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Botany

Saturday 4th March, 9:30 am;  Union Bay Coal Hills The annual herring spawn in Baynes Sound has not materialized yet, and so we will not be going on a “sea-cruise” this day. Instead, Loys will be leading us on a … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, February 4th. 2017, Campbell River Museum Tour

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Botany

Saturday, February 4th, Campbell River Museum Tour 12 pm (car pool at 11 am) The CVNS members will be taken on a guided tour to the Campbell River Museum by museum staff. We will meet at the Courtenay Country Market … Continue reading →

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