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There are 100's of toadlets migrating across the trail systems in Cumberland Forest. Please note the trail closures, and share this post.Major trail closures. Please do not use the west side of the network, see the map. Tens of thousands of toads are dispersing in all directions west and south of Alan Lake. SoBo No Michi is closed Sykes Bridge area is teaming, Perseverance Creek is also extremely busy. The south side of Alan Lake is also covered with toads. We have closed all access via Davis lake main to Perseverance Creek, the Potholes, Sobo No Michi etc. All trails that come down the west side back to Perseverance area are closed. Please do not go into that zone for the next few days. Hopefully we will be clear to roll by the weekend.Please respect all signage at the trail access points and in the CRI car park, informing you of up-to-date information of trail closures and the migration routes.
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Category Archives: Guest Speakers
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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Learn about arachnids in Strathcona Park
NOTE: This presentation, originally planned for September 14, has been postponed while the speaker begins a new job which is in the field, off the grid. We will post a new date when the speaker becomes available. CVN members and … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Speakers, Insects and arachnids
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Learn about insectivorous birds in Strathcona Park
CVN members and the general public are invited to attend the following free online lecture hosted by the Strathcona Wilderness Institute, and facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Climate Change and its Potential Impact on Insectivorous Bird … Continue reading
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Recording for talk on Marine Protected Area targets
Comox Valley Nature members recently attended the following webinar presented by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Canada’s Approach to Achieving Marine Protected Area TargetsSpeaker: Isabelle Jubinville (Oceana Canada)Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 If you missed this event or … Continue reading
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Recording for talk on wrecked and abandoned vessels strategy
Comox Valley Nature, facilitated by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists, recently presented the following webinar: Title: Update on the National Strategy to address Canada’s wrecked and abandoned vesselsSpeaker: Donavan Jacobsen (Transport Canada)Date: Sunday, March 19, 2023 If you missed … Continue reading
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Learn about amphibian populations in old-growth microclimates
Comox Valley Nature is pleased to host the following free online lecture: Title: Amphibian Populations in the Old-growth Microclimates of British ColumbiaSpeaker: Mark ThompsonDate: Sunday, April 16, 2023Time: 7:00 p.m. PT This webinar is facilitated by the Canadian Society of … Continue reading
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Learn about Marine Protected Area targets
CVN members and the general public are invited to attend the following free online lecture hosted by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: Canada’s Approach to Achieving Marine Protected Area TargetsSpeaker: Isabelle Jubinville (Oceana Canada)Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023Time: … Continue reading
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Learn about Oceana’s 2022 fisheries audit
CVN members and the general public are invited to attend the following free online lecture hosted by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists: Title: The State of Canada’s Fisheries: Fishery Audit 2022Speaker: Rebecca Schijns (Oceana Canada)Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023Time: … Continue reading
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Learn about the strategy to address wrecked and abandoned vessels
Comox Valley Nature is pleased to host the following free online lecture: Title: Update on the National Strategy to address Canada’s wrecked and abandoned vesselsSpeaker: Donavan Jacobsen (Transport Canada)Date: Sunday, March 19, 2023Time: 7:00 p.m. PT This webinar is facilitated … Continue reading
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