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CVN Facebook Posts
6 days ago
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.
2 weeks ago
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.
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2 weeks ago
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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3 weeks ago
Take a closer look at our local aquifers with the Beaufort Watershed Stewards: ... See MoreSee Less3 weeks ago
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Category Archives: Weekend Walks
Upcoming Walk: Saturday, Nov. 5th 2016, Lower Trent River Walk, 9:00 am
Saturday, November 5th, Lower Trent River Walk, 9:00 am Loys and Alison Maingon will lead a late fall walk along the top of the Lower Trent canyon. The walk will start at Hatton Road, and is approximately 2.8 km one … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday, Oct. 30th 2016, Nymph Falls Mushroom Public Walk, 9:00 am
Sunday, October 30th, Nymph Falls Mushroom Public Walk, 9:00 am Alison and Loys will lead an Autumn mushroom walk along the shores of Puntledge River at Nymph falls in this very popular Public walk. Participants will meet at the main … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, Oct. 22nd 2016, K’omoks Estuary Walk , 8:30 am
Saturday, October 22nd, K’omoks Estuary Walk , 8:30 am Dan Bowen and Bill Heidrick will be leading a fall interpretative walk to a number of sites of cultural, ecological and geological importance around the K’omoks Estuary. The participants will meet … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, Oct. 15th 2016, Ralph River, Strathcona Park Mushroom Walk, 9:30 am
Saturday, October 15th, Ralph River, Strathcona Park Mushroom Walk Alison and Loys will lead the popular, albeit long, Mushroom hike to Ralph River , which flows into Buttle Lake. The drive to the trail head goes through Campbell River and … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Sunday Oct 9th 2016, Courtenay River Interpretive Walk, 9:00 am
Sunday October 9th, Courtenay River Interpretive Walk, 9:00 am Come along with Frank Hovenden and friends for a shoreline walk down the Courtenay River to the Estuary. The walk from Simms Park to Millard Road will stop a various points … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, Oct. 1st 2016, Kin Beach to Little River Shore Line 11:00 am
Saturday, October 1st, Kin Beach to Little River Shore Line 11:00 am Helen and Robbie Robinson will lead this shore line walk to the north of the Comox Airport. Participants to this 11 am walk will meet at the Main … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, Sept 24th 2016: Cape Lazo and its Garry Oaks, 9:00 am
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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Upcoming Walk: SUNDAY, September 4. 2016 : (PUBLIC WALK) Pub-to-Pub walk at Oyster River/Salmon Point.
SUNDAY, September 4: (PUBLIC WALK) Pub-to-Pub walk at Oyster River/Salmon Point. Meet at 10:00AM at the Courtenay Country Market on the Old Highway (19A), across from the Golf Course just north of Courtenay or at 10:30AM at Oyster River Regional … Continue reading
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, August 27. 2016 : Rosewall Creek.
Saturday, August 27: Rosewall Creek. Meet at Harmston at 9:00AM to car pool.
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Upcoming Walk: Saturday, August 20. 2016 : Nile Creek.
Saturday, August 20: Nile Creek. Meet at Harmston at 9:00AM to car pool.
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