Trees of the Year – Finding the Mother Tree, Western White Pine, workshop

This workshop is led by Fred Newhouse, forester and member of Comox Valley Nature. Explore the concept of the Mother Tree through a guided walk of discovery.
Participants will learn about the ecological role of the Western White Pine, with specific attention to the evolution of maturing second and third growth forests. 

This is the first in a series of spring workshops as part of the Trees of the Year 2025.

Location: Seal Bay Nature Park, Elmo and Mitchell Rd. entrance to the park. There is adequate parking on the side of Mitchell and Elmo roads near the park entrance. (Carpooling is recommended.)

Prior registration is required using the RSVP link below. Maximum number of participants is 15.

All participants must sign in on arrival at the starting location. The workshop is free for CVN members. A $5 fee is applied to non-members.

The walk will take place on a well maintained trail; however there will be some off trail exploration. Appropriate footwear is recommended. The total distance will likely not be more than 3k. Weather considerations: March weather can be wet and cool, so please wear appropriate outerwear. The workshop will be cancelled in the event of strong winds and heavy rain.

Additional information about the Trees of the Year 2025, and the workshops scheduled for spring 2025, will be posted on the CVN website.
Blog Link 2025:    Trees of the Year events 2025
Website Link:        Website Group – Tree of the Year
Blog Link:              Blog Category Trees of the Year (TotY)