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Instead of our monthly General Meeting, Comox Valley Nature is celebrating our 60th anniversary at the Filberg Centre, Rotary Hall, 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay.This event is open to CVN members and guests. We’d love to see longtime members, new faces and friends of nature alike. Bring your curiosity, your stories, and your sense of wonder.
To celebrate our 60th anniversary we invite you to come for a guided stroll on the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk with a member of Comox Valley Nature on April 24, 10 am -noon. Learn about the history of this area, including how the former sewage lagoon has become one of the most popular walking spots in the Comox Valley. Check out the restoration work that has replaced invasive plant species and added more native plants, shrubs and trees that is being done by Comox Valley Nature in partnership with the City of Courtenay. Hear why invasive plant species are so damaging to the ecosystems. Enjoy the view from the "lookout" over the estuary and be reminded how important the estuary is to the web of life.REGISTRATION required on our events page cvnature.ca/events An easy 1 km walk on a wheelchair accessible paved path. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle Sorry, no dogs. This event is free, but donations are welcome.
For more information, add your name to a wait list or to cancel your reservation email: .
To celebrate our 60th anniversary Comox Valley Nature is offering this opportunity to get together with knowledgeable birders to share skills and learn more about birding in the Comox Valley.This outing is designed for beginners, but birders of all levels are welcome. Experienced birders will help with identifying species, equipment, useful apps, and field guides.
Both CVN members and the public are welcome on this walk at the Courtenay Airpark which will be on a wide smooth pathway for about 2km round trip. Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather. Warm clothing necessary – it’s often windy there! Please leave pets at home.
Register through our events page at This event is free. Donations welcome.
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Category Archives: Weekend Walks
Public Walk: Puntledge River from Comox Lake, April 18th
Saturday, April 18th. (Earth Day April 20th). (Public walk). Puntledge River from Comox Lake. Meet at Harmston at 9:30 am or at the Upper Dam at 10:00am (Follow Comox Lake Road and turn right at the Rod and Gun Club. … Continue reading
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Upcoming Event: Butterfly count. (SWI Collaboration). Cumberland Marsh area and Mount Washington, July 4th
Saturday July 4th. (Club event). Butterfly count. (SWI Collaboration). Cumberland Marsh area and Mount Washington. Details later.
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Upcoming Event: Annual CVN Summer Picnic, June 28
Sunday, June 28th: (Club event). Annual CVN Summer Picnic Location TBA. BRING Chairs, Plates and cutlery. Bring also items for auction. (Volunteers needed for set-up and take-down.)
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Upcoming Walk: Elk Falls (Campbell River dam), June 20th
Saturday, June 20th. (Public walk). Elk Falls (Campbell River dam). Meet at Courtenay Country Market at 9:00am.
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Upcoming Walk: Lower Trent River, June 13th
Saturday, June 13th. (Club walk). Lower Trent River. Meet at Harmston at 9:30am. Leader: Loys Maingon.
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Upcoming Walk: Ripple Rock (Campbell River), June 6th
Saturday, June 6th. (Club hike). Ripple Rock (Campbell River). Meet at Courtenay Country Market on highway 19A at 9:00am. Leader: .
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Upcoming Walk: Field hike to North Beaufort Camus Meadows (Cumberland), May 29th
Saturday, May 29th. (Club hike). Field hike to North Beaufort Camus Meadows (Cumberland). Leader : Tim Ennis. (Meeting details TBA).
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Upcoming Walk: Comox Bluffs Ecological Reserve, May 23rd
Saturday, May 23rd. (Club walk). Comox Bluffs Ecological Reserve. Meet at Harmston at 9:30am. Leader: Loys Maingon. Wear sturdy boots or shoes; good trail, but some climbing.
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Upcoming Walk: Helen McKenzie Lake, May 16th >>Cancelled
Saturday, May 16th. (Public walk). Helen McKenzie Lake (Mount Washington). This is a longer walk – approx. 9 km. Meet at parking lot on Strathcona Parkway (just off the Inland highway) at 9:30am. Note 13.May 2015: due to a lack … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Field Trip to Cowichan Garry Oaks Reserve (Nature Conservancy of Canada). Bloom Festival, May 9th
Saturday May 9th. (Club walk). Field Trip to Cowichan Garry Oaks Reserve (Nature Conservancy of Canada). Bloom Festival. Leave Harmston at 8:00 am. (Car pooling will be organized in advance).
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