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Ivy pull hosted by Comox Valley Nature - September 27 on the Rotary Trail. Seeking volunteers!
Our guest speaker for September is Liam Ragan, the BC Key Biodiversity Areas Manager for BC Nature. He will be presenting" "2024 – A Big Year: One birder's attempt to see more birds on Vancouver Island in a single year than ever before"Inspired by birder Ann Nightingale Liam set out to undertake a "Big Year"; a personal challenge among birders who attempt to identify as many species of birds as possible in one year.
Liam's goal was to see 275 species in 2024, and to fundraise $10,000 for Rocky Point Bird Observatory. Liam hopes this challenge will "raise awareness of the innumerable charities, clubs, volunteers, and communities on this island and beyond who have dedicated themselves to ensuring each and every one of the species we arbitrarily tally are unquestionably preserved for future generations and for the ecological communities to which they are integral."
In his free time, Liam volunteers on the Board of Rocky Point Bird Observatory and as their volunteer First Nations Liaison. He is passionate about supporting communities stewarding nature, specifically building relationships between naturalists and Indigenous communities
Members of the public are welcome to attend in person. A Zoom link will emailed to members wishing to attend remotely.
Date Sunday Sept 28th at 3:00 pm
Location: Main hall of Comox United Church 250 Beach Drive. Comox
For more information on Comox Valley Nature visit our website at cvnature.ca
Join us and our partners in conservation for Family Watershed Day!
For this guided walk around Paradise Meadows, Strathcona Wilderness Institute and Comox Valley Nature will join forces.Under the guidance of Alison Maingon and CVN Botany Group's botany expert Karen Cummins, we will be identifying berries and seeds of the meadows as seen in the fall.
Meet at the Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre, Paradise Meadows Trailhead.
The walk will cover 2.8km, and sturdy footwear is essential. Be prepared for sudden changes in the weather and carry water - (limit 12 participants, no dogs, please)
For more information, and to register contact Alison Maingon at
Category Archives: News
Guide to lichens of Strathcona Park published
Loys Maingon’s lichen field guide for Strathcona Park is now available! Loys is a Registered Professional Biologist (retired) and the research director of Strathcona Wilderness Institute (SWI). He is also a former president of Comox Valley Nature. Field Guide to … Continue reading
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CVN 2023 AGM scheduled
Comox Valley Nature’s Annual General Meeting will be an online meeting as follows: Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. PT All CVN members are encouraged to attend this important meeting. This is also an excellent opportunity for … Continue reading
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Nominate a tree for 2023 Tree of the Year
Nominations for Comox Valley Nature’s Tree of the Year for 2023 are now open. Some key features of the contest: You can nominate a tree any time between January 15 and March 15. Visit our Tree of the Year page … Continue reading
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New online membership renewal and donations
Membership CVN has a new and improved online method for new members to join and existing members to renew. With this new method you can provide your contact information, affirm the waiver, optionally make a donation, and pay with a … Continue reading
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Learn about orchid pollinators of Strathcona Park
The Strathcona Wilderness Institute, in conjunction with the Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists, is offering a free online lecture titled “Orchid pollinators of Strathcona Park” on Wednesday, March 24 at 7:00 pm PDT. The presenters are Dr. Jasmine Janes and … Continue reading
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Herring conservation report
CVN members will be interested in Dr. John Neilson’s report to Conservancy Hornby Island on the need to protect herring in our area. The report is titled “The Science Case for a Marine Protected Area in Lambert Channel: Conservation Benefits … Continue reading
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CVN invites the public to learn about microplastics in Baynes Sound
Comox Valley Nature is pleased to host a free online lecture by Natalie Mahara. The lecture entitled “Establishing a baseline of microplastics in marine food webs: a case study in Baynes Sound, B.C.” is on Sunday November 15, 2020, 7:00 … Continue reading
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Death caps in Comox Valley
From an email by Jocie to the Botany Group on November 7. Many of you have likely heard about the discovery of the death cap mushroom in the Comox Valley. Here is some more information from Alison M.: Re: the … Continue reading
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Cowichan native flora presentation and walk
Members of Comox Valley Nature (and others) may be interested in a native flora presentation and walk to be held in the Duncan area on October 29. This event will be led by Genevieve Singleton who is a friend of … Continue reading
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Public invited to learn about humpback whales in our waters
Comox Valley Nature is pleased to host a free online lecture by Jackie Hildering. The lecture entitled The Return of Giants! is on Sunday October 18, 2020, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Given the current situation with the Covid-19 virus, Comox … Continue reading
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