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A new club; "The Friends of Eagle Bluffs Forest Society" has just joined BC Nature:
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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Dont miss these upcoming presentations, giving insight into wildlife rehabilitation, bird intelligence and the lives of coastal wolves:
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Category Archives: News
Link to: Slideshow – Tree Diseases in Gardens and Parks with Duncan Morrison
Tree Diseases in Gardens and Parks with Duncan Morrison Diseases are normal components of ecosystems and will be illustrated with examples of diseases of foliage, stems, and roots from local broadleaf and conifer species. In his presentation, Duncan will define … Continue reading
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BC Nature eNews, July 2016
Upcoming Events Our 2016 FGM will be held in Prince George from September 22 – 25, 2016. The pricing on some FGM items has changed, and the early registration deadline has been extended to August 19th. Visit our website for … Continue reading
Thanks to CVN Birders From Mexico
A note of thanks has been passed along to the CVN birders group, from a CVN member who has for several years connected with a group in Mexico and supported birders in the community there. “Would love to get these … Continue reading
Comox Christmas Bird Count, Sun. Dec.20, 2015
More than 50 birders participated in the Comox Christmas Bird Count on Sunday Dec. 20. The weather was sunny, calm and mild. 109 species were tallied. Notable sightings included Mute Swan, Canvasback, Spotted Sandpiper, Western Meadowlark and Townsend’s Warbler.
Christmas Bird Counts 2015
This is the first notice of Christmas Bird Counts so mark your calendars! The count dates and contact information are as follows: Comox CBC –- Sunday Dec 20 –- Carol Muirhead : caroljmuirhead at shaw dot ca or call 250-331-0511. … Continue reading
Airpark Shoreline Cleanup
Nine hardy folk turned up on Oct. 11, and collected several bags of “stuff”, including 2 shopping carts, one oar, sleeping bag, and part of a bed spring?? maybe. There was also what looked like a very old and deteriorated … Continue reading
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Hornby Island Website
Conservancy Hornby Island has developed a new website which includes detailed nature viewing information for the island. Their online Nature Guide is modelled on the CV Nature online Nature Guide, including seasonal highlights & tips for viewing. An excellent brochure … Continue reading
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In the News: Outrage at Mack Laing’s estate destruction grows
Hello, The Mack Laing issue has made The Sun with Stephen Hume. Please post on the website and on Facebook. Message should be” Save Canadian Environmental Heritage! Outrage at Mack Laing’s estate destruction grows. Stephen Hume investigates and adds to the outrage. Please … Continue reading
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BC Nature President Letter: Mack Laing associated with the Geological Survey of Canada
Dear Mr. Ives and Councillors of the Town of Comox, Recently we have learned about your decision to demolish not one but both Mack Laing Houses in your community. It goes without saying this potential act is of great concern … Continue reading
Brant Festival Boat Tour
The Nature Trust of BC has news about an upcoming boat tour, part of the Brant Wildlife Festival: · Comox Wildlife Boat Tour Sat. Mar. 21, 1 to 4 p.m. View birds and wildlife with Comox Harbour Charters. The tour … Continue reading
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