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A chance to volunteer with Project Watershed's forage fish team:
Double matching for this community fundraiser continues until December 31st !
Comox Valley Nature is hosting the presentation "Comox Valley Land Trust (CVLT) programs and the Puntledge Forest land protection project" by David Stapley, Treasurer Comox Valley Land Trust .David will provide an overview of Comox Valley Land Trust (CVLT) programs with a special focus on the “Save the Puntledge Forest” land protection project. He will outline the ecological characteristics and benefits of protecting this 100 – to 120 -year-old naturally regenerating forest. The history of human disturbance and current risks from mining to hydro power generation and logging will be presented. The complicated story of protecting this area due to the unique challenges posed through land ownership and a private timber reservation registered on title will be shared.
For more information visit www.cvlandtrust.ca/portfolio-items/land-securement-fund-puntledge/
Date: Sunday November 24, 2024; 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Location: Comox United Church, Church Hall, 250 Beach Drive Comox, BC V9M 1P9
CV Land Trust & Conservation Partnership
City of Courtenay
Project Watershed
Cumberland Forest
Bird-watchers, please be aware of Avian Flu;NOTICE REGARDING AVIAN FLU (HPAI):As we head into another fall season, staff have found a number of HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) cases in Canada Geese, ducks and gulls. While the populations of waterfowl in the Comox Valley have been highly decimated by this disease, there is still risk to many birds. HPAI is exacerbated by the stress of migration, especially when birds flock together in large numbers.
All potential carriers of the avian flu are screened by hospital staff before coming into the hospital, so as to protect the health of the current patients. Education staff have reintroduced protocols that were first set up at the beginning of the outbreak to help maintain protection for our ambassador birds, who are our top priority.
As for donations, we are currently unable to accept any culled chickens or other poultry. We cannot risk the transmission of HPAI to any of our patients or ambassadors. We are able to accept any human-grade processed poultry (chicken breasts, etc). We continue to accept eggs as these are boiled before feeding to patients. For the most up-to-date info on food donations please visit our hospital wish list. marswildliferescue.com/ways-to-give/wish-list/
If you raise chickens or other poultry, and would like to tour MARS facilities, please wear clothing that hasn’t been in direct contact with your flocks.
If you notice any wild waterfowl (geese, ducks, swans), raptors (hawks, eagles, owls) or corvids (crows, ravens, jays) with suspicious behaviour or any of the symptoms listed, please call the wildlife hospital at 250 337-2021 for guidance.
We thank you for your understanding and support at this time.
Category Archives: Weekend Walks
March 1, 2020 Sunday Bird Walk – Cumberland Marsh
New birders are welcome to join experienced birders for this early Spring bird watching outing to Cumberland Marsh. This walk will be about 1.5 km in length on level pathways. We will be bird watching for about 2 hours. Meet … Continue reading
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Weekend Walk Schedule for Spring 2020
The advance schedule of weekend walks for members for the period from February 16 to May 16 is now available. Download it here. Of these trips, the ones on the following dates will be open to the public: March 22 … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walks: October 2018 – February 2019
MASTER SCHEDULE: Variances only announced by Loys Maingon Questions: CVN Walks October 2018 -February 2019 .PDF CVN WALKS: October 2018 to February 2019 All walks minimum 2 hrs PARTICIPANTS SHOULD MEET EITHER AT CARPOOLING LOCATION OR AT TRAILHEADS Carpooling … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, 29th July 2018, Hike to Aston Pond
SUN. July 29, 8:30am: Hike to Aston Pond (near Panther Lake) A long day hike (14 km round trip) with biologist Loys Maingon on subalpine pond ecology. Pack a lunch. Meet at Parking area on Strathcona Parkway just off Highway … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, 28th July 2018, Paradise Meadows – Trees & Lichens
SAT. July 28, 1:00pm : Nature Walk –Paradise Meadows – trees & Lichens A 2-2 ½ hour walk around the Meadows led by forester Margaret Symon. Meet at the Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre, Paradise Meadows at 1:00 pm. Sturdy footwear … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, 22nd July 2018, Hike up Mt Becher
SUN. July 22, 9:00am: Hike up Mt Becher – Evolution of land plants. Paleontologist Randal Mindell will use examples from the hike up Mt Becher (11km round trip) to show how land plants evolved. Meet at the trailhead at the … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, 21st July 2018, Paradise Meadows flora & fauna
SAT. July 21, time 9:30am : Nature Walk –Paradise Meadows flora & fauna Naturalist Joel Kositsky will lead a 2-2 ½ hour walk around the Meadows . Meet at the Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre, Paradise Meadows, at 9:30 am. Sturdy … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, 15th July 2018, Geology of Karst Creek Nature Trail
SUN. July 15, 10:30 am: Nature Walk – Geology of Karst Creek Nature Trail, Buttle Lake Area Paleontologist Randal Mindell will lead an easy walk around the 2km Karst Creek trail at Buttle Lake. Meet at the trailhead, on Westmin … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, 14th July 2018, McKenzie Meadows Hike
SAT. July 14, 8:30 am: McKenzie Meadows Hike– Subalpine ecosystems An easy, 3 km one-way hike from trailhead into McKenzie & Douglas Lakes & the Meadows, with biologist Loys Maingon. Meet at Parking area on Strathcona Parkway just off Highway … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, 8th July 2018, Circlet Lake Hike
SUN. July 8, 8:30 am: Circlet Lake Hike – Avalanche Lily search. Biologist Loys Maingon will lead this strenuous full-day hike up to the vicinity of Circlet Lake – 20 km round trip. Pack a lunch. Expect wet snow beyond … Continue reading
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