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- Learn about bird intelligence at our October general meeting
- Courtenay Rotary Trail “Pulling Together” project resumes (fall 2026)
- Celebrating autumn: Overstory, understory, your stories
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- Learn about coho and Brooklyn Creek stewardship at our September general meeting
- Enjoy an afternoon of storytelling with author Caroll Simpson
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CVN Facebook Posts
3 days ago
Fish Walk!!! ( Well, not really...but don't miss this chance to follow their journey!)Join the Morrison Creek Streamkeepers for a walk along Morrison Creek, starting at its confluence with the Puntledge River in Puntledge Park, to watch salmon spawning after their remarkable journey back from the ocean. Register here: form.jotform.com/2629243169922641 week ago
Thanks to community support, a property in Deep Bay is now protected, safeguarding its mature forests, salmon streams and diverse shoreline.Now, we’re helping restore this land so it can regenerate into a healthy forest.
Join the Comox Valley land Trust and WolfTree for a hands-on day to rehabilitate the former homestead by planting trees and shrubs
If you'd like to volunteer your time, the work party is Sunday, October 25th, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Meet at Rosewall creek Provincial Park parking lot at 9:50 to carpool to the deep bay restoration site.
See this link or link in bio to register and for more information: www.jotform.com/form/262826298698277 ...
2 weeks ago
Comox Valley Nature’s Wetlands restoration group has been working on the Courtenay Rotary Trail removing invasive plants.Removing invasive plants ensures that native plants can thrive. A vigorous native plant population also provides food for insects and birds.
Join us in liberating native plants from invasive thugs such as ivy.
We meet at the end of 21st street in Courtenay, where it meets the Courtenay Rotary Trail near Dogwood Park. You’ll find us there every Sunday starting Oct 18 to mid-Dec, mid-Jan to March 14, from 1:00 to 3:30
Bring gloves and water, dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
For more information contact ...
2 weeks ago
Many people fear trees, especially big trees, and old trees. Join us on this guided walk and overcome those fears. Verna Mumby (ISA certified arborist), will take us through the basics of tree bio-mechanics; how trees dance and move, how they withstand wind loads, and the importance of tree roots. Understand how trees help each other during storms and how they communicate. This walk will take place in Filberg Park, Comox, on October 17th, from 11 a.m. to 12:30.This walk is on flat ground, on grass and well maintained paths. Check the weather and choose appropriate outerwear. The workshop will be cancelled in the event of strong
winds and heavy rain.
REGISTRATION required using the link in our bio, or visit cvnature.ca/events/
This event is free. Donations welcome.
For more information, to add your name to a waitlist or to cancel your reservation, mail: . Details re meeting place will be sent to registrants. ...
3 weeks ago
Autumn is fast upon us, and the trees in the Comox Valley are beginning their transition into the winter season. CVN’s Comox Valley Trees team (formerly Trees of the Year) is inviting you to share how your favourite trees are changing with the season and preparing for the winter ahead.It could be a brilliant display of autumn foliage, a production of fruit, nuts or berries, or as a winter haven for wildlife. As the leaves fall, do they reveal an interesting or unique tree architecture, shape or silhouette? Perhaps you have discovered trees of interest in forgotten spaces or unusual or unexpected places, or trees with fungi or lichen.
Send us the story of why you selected your tree of note. Include a brief description of the tree, a photograph, and the geographical location of the best viewing spot. Ideally the tree is in a public location to facilitate viewing.
Please send your story to
We will share your stories on our website and on CVN’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Also, be sure to check CVN’s Events calendar regularly for other Comox Valley Trees events such as knowledge walks.
#treestories #comoxvalley #comoxvalleytrees #autumn ...
Category Archives: News
BCWF “Map Our Marshes” workshop goes virtual
On March 19 we reported on the free Cumberland Map Our Marshes workshop to be held by the BC Wildlife Federation in June. Here is updated information received from BCWF. BCWF’s Wetlands Education Program is going virtual! To do our … Continue reading
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CVN COVID-19 response (April 19)
Notice to CVN Members, Group Chairs, Walk Leaders, and Work Parties The CVN Board encourages all members to follow the current provincial guidelines regarding physical distancing, hand washing, and avoiding non-essential trips to public places. A full list of BC … Continue reading
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BCWF Workshop “Map Our Marshes” in June
CVN members may be interested in this free two-day workshop to be held in June by the BC Wildlife Federation. Here is their description: “Wetlands can filter water, mitigate flooding, and provide critical habitat to hundreds of species. Unfortunately, wetlands … Continue reading
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General Meeting March 15 2020 has been moved
The General Meeting from March 15 , 2020 has been moved to hopefully March 22, 2020 as a Webinar Meeting. further information via weekly email.
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The public is invited to learn about CVN activities at the AGM on February 16
Comox Valley Nature has a number of active groups focussed on nature and the environment. These include: Birders, Botany, Courtenay Airpark, Weekend Walkers, Conservation, Garry Oaks, Environmental Heritage & Culture, Photography, Shoreline, Swan Count, Tree of the Year, and Wetland Restoration. … Continue reading
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BC Nature eNews June 2018
Upcoming Events Hope Mountain – Manning Park Bird Blitz – June 15 – 17, 2018 – Email for more info. FGM 2018: Kelowna – Hosted by Central Okanagan Naturalists Club – September 20 – 22, 2018 – Registration and more … Continue reading
BC Nature eNews March 2018
: Upcoming Events AGM 2018 – Your host, Nature Vancouver, cordially invite you to sign up for another great conference. Registration now open. For registration and schedules, please visit this link. March 15, 2018 – Rene Savenye Scholarship applications due. … Continue reading
BC Nature eNews February 2018
Upcoming Events AGM 2018 – Your host, Nature Vancouver, cordially invite you to sign up for another great conference. Registration now open. For registration and schedules, please visit this link. February 28, 2017 – Resolutions for AGM due.March 15, 2018 … Continue reading
Tree of the Year 2018
The first Comox Valley Nature Tree of the Year award was nominated by Susan Holvenstot, who was presented with a small gift basket at the CVN general meeting in February of 2018. Susan submitted one of her favourite trees, the … Continue reading
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BC Nature eNews December 2017
Upcoming Events AGM 2018 – Your host, Nature Vancouver, cordially invite you to sign up for another great conference. For registration and schedules, please visit this link. Funds available for nest box or wildlife tree projects BC Nature has … Continue reading
