Category Archives: Field Trips

Upcoming Walk: Saturday, Sept 24th 2016: Cape Lazo and its Garry Oaks, 9:00 am

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Botany

Saturday, September 24th: Cape Lazo and its Garry Oaks, 9:00 am What better way to follow up on Dr. Marsh’s presentation at the General Meeting on Sept 18th, than with a walk of the Cape Lazo/Point Holmes area with Judy … Continue reading →

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YNC Outing: Morrison Creek, Sept 18th 2016, 1pm

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Botany

Hello Families, Our next Explorer Day will be on Sunday, September 18th from 1:00-3:00pm. Meet at the main parking lot of Ecole Puntledge Park Elementary School at 401 Willemar Avenue. We will play some interactive nature games, then take a … Continue reading →

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Bird Outing Report: Oyster Bay, Sept. 3, 2016

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Krista

Saturday 15 birders went to Oyster Bay on a falling tide for shorebirds. When we arrived the birds did not seem abundant, but with patience, we found 27 species. The weather continued to improve and we had a pleasant morning … Continue reading →

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Botany Outing Report: Puntledge Bog, July 11, 2016

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Krista

On the last Botany Group Walk, July 11th, to the Puntledge Bog, we were treated to a number of spectacularly large examples of white bog orchid in this luxuriant wetland amid the Labrador tea, sweet gale, bog cranberry ( berries … Continue reading →

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YNC Outing: Nature House Miracle Beach, June 25th 2016, 2pm

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Botany

Hello Families, Our next Explorer Day will be on Saturday, June 25, 2:00-3:30 pm and we will meet at the Nature House of Miracle Beach Provincial Park. We will be exploring the sandy beach at low tide. Children may like … Continue reading →

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Botany Outing Report: News of things Botanical on the BC Nature Field Trips, May 12-15. 2016

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Botany

Greetings all, There was no monthly gathering in the second week in May because of the BC Nature AGM being held here May 12-15th. The weather could not have been better for the Field Trips and here are some comments … Continue reading →

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Botany Outing Report: Maple Lake, Apr.25,2016

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Krista

On Monday April 25th a dozen of the Botany Group accompanied Helen on her preliminary foray to Maple Lake to compile a plant list for the area. We walked along the east side of the Lake in glorious sunshine with … Continue reading →

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YNC Outing: MARS (Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society), May 29th 2016, 1pm

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Botany

Hello Families, Our next Explorer Day will be on Sunday, May 29, 1:00 at the MARS (Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society) facility at 6817 Headquarters Road. Volunteer Rene Jorgenson has offered to introduce us to the MARS education owls and give … Continue reading →

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Botany Outing Report: Oyster River to Salmon Point, April 11th, 2016

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Botany

Greetings all, Group Report: On Monday 11th the Botany Group walked from the Oyster River to Salmon Point – and took two and a half hours (!!) for the approximately 2 kilometer trail since there was so much in bloom. … Continue reading →

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YNC Outing: Tsolum River Walk, April 10th 2016 from 1pm – 3pm

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Botany

Hello families, Our next Explorer Day will be Sunday, April 10th from 1pm – 3pm for a Tsolum River Walk! Join us down at the beautiful Tsolum River to explore spring wildflowers. Woodland wildflowers are abundant this season, and we are sure … Continue reading →

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