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Comox Valley Nature’s Wetlands restoration group has been working on the Courtenay Rotary Trail removing invasive plants.Removing invasive plants ensures that native plants can thrive. A vigorous native plant population also provides food for insects and birds.Join us in liberating native plants from invasive thugs such as ivy.We meet at the end of 21st street in Courtenay, where it meets the Courtenay Rotary Trail near Dogwood Park. You’ll find us there every Sunday starting Oct 18 to mid-Dec, mid-Jan to March 14, from 1:00 to 3:30 Bring gloves and water, dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.For more information contact
Many people fear trees, especially big trees, and old trees. Join us on this guided walk and overcome those fears. Verna Mumby (ISA certified arborist), will take us through the basics of tree bio-mechanics; how trees dance and move, how they withstand wind loads, and the importance of tree roots. Understand how trees help each other during storms and how they communicate. This walk will take place in Filberg Park, Comox, on October 17th, from 11 a.m. to 12:30.This walk is on flat ground, on grass and well maintained paths. Check the weather and choose appropriate outerwear. The workshop will be cancelled in the event of strongwinds and heavy rain.REGISTRATION required using the link in our bio, or visit cvnature.ca/events/This event is free. Donations welcome.For more information, to add your name to a waitlist or to cancel your reservation, mail: . Details re meeting place will be sent to registrants.
Autumn is fast upon us, and the trees in the Comox Valley are beginning their transition into the winter season. CVN’s Comox Valley Trees team (formerly Trees of the Year) is inviting you to share how your favourite trees are changing with the season and preparing for the winter ahead. It could be a brilliant display of autumn foliage, a production of fruit, nuts or berries, or as a winter haven for wildlife. As the leaves fall, do they reveal an interesting or unique tree architecture, shape or silhouette? Perhaps you have discovered trees of interest in forgotten spaces or unusual or unexpected places, or trees with fungi or lichen.Send us the story of why you selected your tree of note. Include a brief description of the tree, a photograph, and the geographical location of the best viewing spot. Ideally the tree is in a public location to facilitate viewing.Please send your story to We will share your stories on our website and on CVN’s Facebook and Instagram pages.Also, be sure to check CVN’s Events calendar regularly for other Comox Valley Trees events such as knowledge walks.#treestories #comoxvalley #comoxvalleytrees #autumn
Hands Off Old Growth, this Sunday October 4th in Simms Park:
Join Comox Valley Nature for a walk to celebrate Comox trees on Saturday, October 3, 2026. We will meet in the parking lot of the Comox Tennis Courts at 1:00 p.m. This 1.5 to 2 hour walk will be led by tree lovers Alora Griffin and Barbara Neilson. The number of participants is limited, and registration is required. RSVP on our events page at comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/events/We will walk beneath the graceful boughs of some of Comox’s glorious trees, while enjoying their surroundings and the ambience they create for us. The trees selected will include examples of all the native trees now protected by the Town of Comox, as well as some exotic trees.We will discuss their biological features and historical significance as we amble along Brooklyn Creek and through Filberg Park and other parts of Comox. The path through Brooklyn Creek is uneven and there are stairs to climb. Bring your curiosity and questions as well as a water bottle and sun or rain protection, if needed. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Children are welcome but please leave your furry friends at home, except for service dogs.This event is free, but donations are welcome.
Category Archives: Field Trips
Upcoming Walk: Saturday 15th April 2017, Cumberland Marsh
Saturday 15th April, Cumberland Marsh Public Walk, meet at Harmston 9:00 Loys will be leading a Public walk through the Cumberland Marsh today. The Marsh drains into Perseverance (aka Coal) Creek, and is home to a number of interesting plant … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, 9th April 2017, Ripple Rock
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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