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Again an interesting post by the Marine Detective. It is fascinating to discover and recognize the sporophytes and gametophytes in our marine environment. themarinedetective.com/2020/07/05/what-on-earth-is-alternation-of-generations/?fbclid=IwAR21R6JkW...
What on Earth is “Alternation of Generations”?
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Have you ever wondered how it can be that Bull Kelp forests largely die off in the winter but then reappear in the spring? Have you ever wondered about the light patches in the fronds of Bul...Here’s a free online workshop being held later this month that may be of interest:Learn how to create your own plant press! By preserving plants, we can help conserve plant biodiversity and expand our plant identification knowledge. Join us on Thursday, July 16 at 6 PM – 6:30 PM PT for part 1 of this workshop. Learn how to collect plants, how to properly store plant clippings, materials you will need to create a press, how to press plants and several ways that pressed plants can be displayed. Registration for this FREE workshop is now open. Head on over to ow.ly/RFnu50AmcQK to sign up.
Comox Valley Nature newsletter featured an article by Loys that encourages observation. With the current epidemic we are encouraged to keep our circles small. Perhaps it is also time to look closely at our surroundings and recognize the fragility of species at risk. The Oregon Lupine was only found in Oak By and is considered to be extirpated. Follow the link to learn more about this species of lupine and its story.
www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.ca/virtual_sara/files/cosewic/sr_oregon_lupine_0809_e.pdf
Category Archives: Wetland Restoration
Invasive plant: Garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata)
This post is by Jocie Brooks, leader of the Botany Group, from an email to members of the group on April 27. I was out walking along the Puntledge River recently (downstream from the Condensory Bridge on the Courtenay side), … Continue reading
Restoration Project 2019 Courtenay River Airpark
This years 2019 Restoration Report for the Courtenay River Airpark has been posted on the Comox Valley Nature Website. It is under publications on the top bar of the page. Click on this and go to Wetland Restoration. I wish … Continue reading
Airpark Report 2017
A short report highlighting the work done in the Courtenay River Airpark this year(2017) is now available under Publications.
Earth Day (April 22nd 2017) planting of over 80 native shrubs at Courtenay Airpark
Earth Day (April 22nd 2017) brought in volunteers from many Comox Valley organizations to assist in the planting of over 80 native shrubs and small trees at the Courtenay Airpark. This was truly a community effort with Project Watershed leading … Continue reading