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SWI will hold its Annual General Meeting on April 23th in the Evergreen Lounge of the Filberg Centre starting at 7:00 pm, in conjunction with a presentation by Rob Szasz on exploring a remote mountain area of Sichuan Province in southwestern China.Our guest speaker, Rod Szasz, is a Nanaimo-based inventor and entrepreneur with a love for adventure and climbing. He grew up in Ladysmith and was educated at Malaspina University-College (now Vancouver Island University) and the London School of Economics. After travelling the world, he then spent most of his adult life working in Japan, during which time he climbed extensively in Asia. He returned to Vancouver Island about 13 years ago, where he continues to climb remote peaks but periodically travels overseas to climb and explore out-of-the-way places.
The presentation is open to all and FREE to attend. The presentation will begin at 7pm and the SWI AGM will take place afterwards.
We invite former and potential volunteers to attend the AGM and learn more about SWI’s work, accomplishments and plans for the upcoming year. We openly welcome volunteers to staff our visitor centres and participate in our educational programs, thus ensuring the continuation of what we have achieved in the past. Please put your names forward! Anyone who loves Strathcona Park and would like to contribute a little of their time to the organization of SWI’s many activities should consider becoming a director. Nominations can be made from the “floor”.
A fantastic learning opportunity:The Native Bee Society of BC will be hosting a Mini Bee School on May 10th in Nanaimo, BC. Participants will learn identification strategies for common native bees, and their nesting, overwintering, and flower preferences. We will look at specimens under the microscope, learning about basic anatomy, and different bee families.Participants will also have the option to join the Master Melittology students on a “Bee Quest” on May 11th! We will look at specimens in the field and how they interact with their habitat.
Plug these dates into your calendar and register on the Events page!
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The Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists invites CVN members and the general public to attend the following free online lecture:"All paths stop at the fence: Pronghorn antelope management in southern Alberta"
presented by Paul Jones of the Alberta Conservation Association.
Time: Thursday April 10th at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PT
Paul Jones tells us:
In life they say that there is always a fork in the road for which one needs to decide which direction to take. As a senior biologist with Alberta Conservation Association, but even before, my career has not been directed by the road taken (or not) but by the path to the fence. As with the pronghorn, I may not have found my way across the fence yet, but it has led me to being the 2024 recipient of the Berrendo Award at the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ 30th Biennial Pronghorn Workshop.
“Seating capacity” for the talk is limited. Please register in advance at register.gotowebinar.com/register/1551447636054324316
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the webinar.
Join knowledgeable Geologist Bob Hauser on this 6km walk to view a few of the glacial features of the Comox Area.Meeting at the bottom of the steps at Goose Spit and then travelling along the beach we will return to Goose Spit via Curtis Road. Lots of variety on this interesting walk!
This walk will be enjoyable for people with a good level of fitness and an interest in geology! Bring lunch or snacks and dress for the weather!
This is a free event but donations are welcome.
Reserve your spot at or add your name to the waitlist.
On Saturday April 12th from 10-12, join the Comox Valley Nature naturalists on a guided botany walk around Ruth Masters Greenway.Get to know the variety of plants and trees that have
found a home in the many environments of this park.
Sharpen your plant identification skills, get to recognize spring flowers before they bloom (and after too!) and learn about the history of the park. Easy walk over mostly level ground except for one short downhill part and 8 or 9 stone steps up.
Please dress for the weather keeping in mind that we’ll walk at a very leisurely pace. No dogs please.
Comox Valley Nature is entirely run by volunteers. There is no charge for non-members but donations are most gratefully accepted (money goes towards insurance, brochures, signage etc. in the areas we restore).
To sign up register at . Meet up details will be sent before the walk. Hope to see you there!
Category Archives: Mammals
Learn about pronghorn antelope in Alberta
The Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists invites CVN members and the general public to attend the following free online lecture: Title: All paths stop at the fence: Pronghorn antelope management in southern AlbertaSpeaker: Paul Jones (Alberta Conservation Association)Date: Thursday, April … Continue reading
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New article: Thermoregulation in sea lions
In a second fascinating long-form article by CVN member Véronique McIntyre, we learn about the why’s and how’s of sea-lion behaviour like that in this photo. Read the article here: “Some Like It Hot: Thermoregulation in Sea Lions“. If you … Continue reading
Winter observations
From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on December 24. Wishing you all a belated happy solstice and a Merry Christmas. A rare white Christmas this year! Between deluges of rain and the current wintery state, botany walks … Continue reading
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Recording available for talk on bear dens and logging
CVN members were invited to a talk hosted by the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists on April 6 via webinar. The guest speaker was Helen Davis (Artemis Consulting) whose topic was Impacts of Forest Harvesting on the Supply of Bear … Continue reading
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Learn about logging and bear dens
The Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists is hosting a free online lecture as follows: Title: Impacts of Forest Harvesting on the Supply of Bear Dens in Coastal BCSpeaker: Helen DavisDate: Tuesday, April 6, 2021Time: 10:00 a.m. PDT This talk is … Continue reading
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