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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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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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To celebrate our 60th anniversary we offer this opportunity to learn more about Garry oaks in the Comox Valley.Vanier Nature Park is home to a small grove of Garry oak trees which is being stewarded by Comox Valley Nature. These oaks are at the northern extent of their range, and are a remnant of a culturally modified ecosystem that once covered 160 square kilometres in the Comox Valley
This walk will be lead by Geologist Bob Hauser and Forester Terry Lewis. They have spent many hours in the park removing invasive holly. Terry and Bob will look at the work in progress in the grove and share their unique perspective on this forest, with a focus on soil science and tree species.
The Vanier Nature Park project is being co-managed by Comox Valley Nature and the City of Courtenay with funding from the City of Courtenay, BC Nature and the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation.
Registration required through
The walk is partially on level ground with some gentle to moderate uphill walking on a forest trail that has some uneven footing. No dogs please.
For more information, to add your name to a wait list or to cancel your reservation, email: Details of the meeting place will be sent to registrants. Please be at the meeting spot at least 10 minutes before the walk starts to sign in.
Category Archives: Guest Speakers
Recording for talk on climate adaptation at the local scale
Comox Valley Nature members and others recently attended the following webinar facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Beyond Climate Change: the nuts and bolts of adaptation at the local scaleSpeaker: Dr. Ruth WaldickDate: Sunday, December 10, 2023 … Continue reading
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Learn about wildfires and how to reduce harms
This webinar, which was originally planned for September 21, has been rescheduled as noted below. CVN members and the general public are invited to attend the following free online lecture hosted by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: To … Continue reading
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Learn about climate adaptation at the local scale
Comox Valley Nature members and the general public are invited to the following free online lecture facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Beyond Climate Change: the nuts and bolts of adaptation at the local scaleSpeaker: Dr. Ruth … Continue reading
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Recording for talk on 21st century forest solutions
Comox Valley Nature members and others recently attended the following webinar presented by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: 21st-Century Forest Solutions: How Can We Slow Down or Stop: Heat Domes, Droughts, Forest Fires, & Flooding?Speaker: Erik PiikkilaDate: Sunday, … Continue reading
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Learn about BC Nature’s work on Key Biodiversity Areas
Comox Valley Nature invites its members and the general public to the following free online lecture, facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Key Biodiversity Areas and Protected Areas: B.C. Nature Projects in 2023Speakers: Liam Ragan and Kephra … Continue reading
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Learn about 21st century forest solutions
Comox Valley Nature members and the general public are invited to the following free online lecture presented by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: 21st-Century Forest Solutions: How Can We Slow Down or Stop: Heat Domes, Droughts, Forest Fires, … Continue reading
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Recording for talk on transforming tree farms into forests
Comox Valley Nature members and others recently attended the following webinar presented by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: On Transforming Tree-Farms into ForestsSpeaker: Tal EngelDate: Sunday, September 24, 2023 If you missed this event or would like to … Continue reading
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Recording for talk on insectivorous birds in Strathcona Park
Comox Valley Nature members recently attended the following webinar presented by the Strathcona Wilderness Institute, facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Climate Change and its Potential Impact on Insectivorous Bird Populations of Strathcona Provincial ParkSpeaker: Mateo JaeckelDate: … Continue reading
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Recording for talk on amphibian populations in old-growth microclimates
In April, Comox Valley Nature members and others attended the following webinar facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Amphibian Populations in the Old-growth Microclimates of British ColumbiaSpeaker: Mark ThompsonDate: Sunday, April 16, 2023 If you missed this … Continue reading
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Learn about transforming tree farms into forests
Comox Valley Nature, in conjunction with the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists, is pleased to present the following free online lecture: Title: On Transforming Tree-Farms into ForestsSpeaker: Tal EngelDate: Sunday, September 24, 2023Time: 7:00 p.m. PT The general public is … Continue reading
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