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Reporting wildfire sightings is easier with the BC Wildfire Service App:With the BC Wildfire Service app, you can quickly report wildfires electronically - even in areas with limited cell coverage. Click on the report button, prepare your report offline and your report will automatically go to the Provincial Wildfire Reporting Centre when you’re back in service.Our mobile app is free to download on both Apple and Android devices.
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/bc-wildfire-service/id1477675008
Google play: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.bc.gov.WildfireInformation&pcampaignid=web_share
Interesting and helpful advice from John Neilson and the Brooklyn Creek Watershed Stewards :Recently, BCWS has been made aware of two incidents of soapy water at the Brooklyn Creek fish ladder (see picture taken July 2nd). This has likely resulted from a release of a detergent into the stream, possibly from car washing or moss removal on roofs.As readers know, Pacific salmon are found in Brooklyn Creek every day of the year, and there certainly is no “safe” time to release detergents or other pollutants into the storm water system that connects with the Creek. Release of any deleterious substance into salmon bearing streams is contrary to the Fisheries Act, and subject to fines. Soapy water can impact young salmon by damaging their gills or skin.
In addition to posing a threat to our salmon populations, soapy water may also indicate that some people are still washing cars, which as of June 23, is not permitted under Stage 3 water restrictions. Once car washing is again allowed, consider washing on a lawn, rather than a hard surface. This simple method can greatly reduce the amount of soapy water entering the storm water system.
Thank you for considering the health of the Brooklyn Creek Watershed.
Dr. John Neilson, President BCWS
Sophia Priestman, a graduate of Mark R. Isfeld Secondary School, is the 2026 recipient of the CVN Bursary. Our $1000 bursary was presented to her at the school’s awards ceremony on May 28.Sophia graduates with straight A grades. She made extensive contributions to the Environment Club throughout her career at Isfeld, taking on the president’s role in grades 11 and 12. She was also very involved in the Model UN Program, and participated in other school clubs and sports.
Outside school, Sophia has volunteered with Anderton Therapeutic Garden and with Lush Valley for several years. At 12 years old she was offered a job by five vendors at the Farmer’s Market and chose Alderlane Bakery where she is in her sixth year of employment. She also has helped out at Pendleton Farm.
Sophia has been accepted at the University of Victoria where she will pursue a dual major in Environmental Studies and Economics with a minor in Applied Ethics. Of this somewhat unusual combination of disciplines, Sophia says:
This variety of disciplines will allow me to see complex political and environmental issues from multiple perspectives and find innovative solutions that both foster sustainability and ensure welfare for all (human and non-human alike).
Congratulations, Sophia!
Category Archives: NatureKids
YNC Outing: MARS (Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society), May 29th 2016, 1pm
Hello Families, Our next Explorer Day will be on Sunday, May 29, 1:00 at the MARS (Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society) facility at 6817 Headquarters Road. Volunteer Rene Jorgenson has offered to introduce us to the MARS education owls and give … Continue reading
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YNC Outing: Tsolum River Walk, April 10th 2016 from 1pm – 3pm
Hello families, Our next Explorer Day will be Sunday, April 10th from 1pm – 3pm for a Tsolum River Walk! Join us down at the beautiful Tsolum River to explore spring wildflowers. Woodland wildflowers are abundant this season, and we are sure … Continue reading
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Comox Valley NatureKids Club: Meet your volunteer leaders!
Comox Valley NatureKids Club Volunteer Leaders: Jarrett Krentzel & Jocie Brooks Email: Meet your volunteer leaders! My name is Jarrett Krentzel and I’m happy to be your NatureKids co-leader. Getting outside, walking and being with kids are a few … Continue reading
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YNC Outing: Mack Laing Nature Park, May 24th 2015 from 1pm – 2:30pm
Hello YNC Families and CVN Members, Here is the information about our next Explorer Day. We look forward to seeing you. If you can attend, please RVSP to this post…thanks! Sunday, May 24th from 1pm – 2:30pm Mack Laing Nature … Continue reading
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Young Naturalists Outing: Tsolum River Flats, April 12
Sunday, April 12th Tsolum River Walk 1pm – 2:30pm Join the Young Naturalists’ Club down at the beautiful Tsolum River to explore spring wildflowers. Woodland wildflowers are abundant this season, and we are sure to find pink and white fawn … Continue reading
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YNC Walk: Sunday, March 22nd,1pm – 3pm, Kye Bay Beach
Join the Young Naturalists down at sandy Kye Bay to explore the beach at low tide, and walk along the coastline towards Air Force Beach. We will be looking at the sand flats and tide pools, with creatures such as … Continue reading
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Young Naturalists Outing: Seal Bay Nature Park
Hello Young Naturalists Club Families, We are very excited to begin the YNC’s 2015 schedule with the following details: Sunday, February 22, 2015 from 1pm – 3pm Seal Bay Nature Park Meet at the big parking lot on Bates Road … Continue reading
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