BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Comox Valley Nature - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Comox Valley Nature X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Comox Valley Nature REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20260320T061915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T234827Z UID:14977-1777024800-1777032000@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:COURTENAY AIRPARK WALK DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n \nTo celebrate our 60th anniversary we invite you to come for a guided stroll on the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk with a member of Comox Valley Nature.  Learn about the history of this area\, including how the former sewage lagoon has become one of the most popular walking spots in the Comox Valley.  Check out the restoration work to replace invasive plant species and add more native plants\, shrubs and trees that is being done by Comox Valley Nature in partnership with the City of Courtenay.  Hear why invasive plant species are so damaging to the ecosystems.  Enjoy the view from the “lookout” over the estuary and be reminded how important the estuary is to the web of life. \nREGISTRATION required using RSVP link below. An easy 1 km walk on a wheelchair accessible paved path.   Sorry\, no dogs. This event is free\, but donations are welcome. \nFor more information\, add your name to a waitlist or to cancel your reservation email:   events@cvnature.ca. URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/courtenay-airpark-walk-5/ LOCATION:Courtenay Airpark – 21 street CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T100000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20260320T055403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T055403Z UID:14954-1776585600-1776592800@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:BIRDING WITH EXPERTS! DESCRIPTION:  \n \nTo celebrate our 60th anniversary we offer this opportunity to get together with knowledgeable birding people to share skills and learn more about birding in the Comox Valley. This walk will be at the Courtenay Airpark. \nA wide range of birding skills are welcome but this outing is designed for beginners. Experienced birders will help with identifying species\, equipment choices\, field guides and useful apps. \n\n \n\n  \nBoth CVN members and the public are welcome on this walk which will be on a wide paved pathway for about 2km round trip.  Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather with layers and sturdy footwear. Sorry\, no dogs allowed. \nREGISTRATION required using RSVP link below.   This event is free. Donations welcome. \nFor more information\, to add your name to a waitlist or to cancel your reservation email:  events@cvnature.ca.  Details re meeting place will be forwarded to registrants. URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/birding-with-experts-2/ LOCATION:Airpark Courtenay – Mansfield Drive Skypark\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 3S3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T150000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20260320T060646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T060646Z UID:14989-1776517200-1776524400@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:LITTLE RIVER NATURE WALK DESCRIPTION:  \n \nTo celebrate our 60th anniversary year\, we invite you to explore Little River Nature Park with CVN naturalists and learn the history of this land which is now a CVRD park. See and identify the plants  and spring flowers that call this place home. This park is an unusual area that includes second growth Douglas-fir forests that lead to beach and estuarine plain. The plain area is a sensitive ecosystem that was  once a gravel pit. It has been transformed to include ponds revegetated with native plants that are teeming with fish and other wildlife. \n \nConditions: mostly level walking with one very short steep section of trail with uneven footing. About 1.5km.  Sorry no dogs! \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED USING RSVP LINK BELOW \nThis walk is free\, but donations are gratefully accepted.   For more information\, add your name to a waitlist or to cancel your reservation email:  events@cvnature.ca.  Details re meeting place will be forwarded to registrants. URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/little-river-nature-walk/ LOCATION:Little River Nature Park\, 1274-1316 Wilkinson Rd\, Comox\, BC\, V9M 4B8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260405T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260405T100000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20260320T051610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T051610Z UID:14943-1775376000-1775383200@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:BIRDING WITH EXPERTS! DESCRIPTION:To celebrate our 60th anniversary we offer this opportunity to get together with knowledgeable birding people to share skills and learn more about birding in the Comox Valley. \nA wide range of birding skills are welcome but this outing is designed for beginners. Experienced birders will help with identifying species\, equipment\, useful apps\, and field guides. \nBoth CVN members and the public are welcome on this walk near Royston Wrecks which will be on a wide smooth pathway for about 2km round trip.  Bring binoculars if you have them. Dress for the weather.  Warm clothing necessary – it’s always windy there!   Please leave pets at home. \nREGISTRATION required using RSVP link below.   This event is free. Donations welcome. \nFor more information\,  to add your name to a waitlist or to cancel your reservation\, email:  events@cvnature.ca.  Details re meeting place will be sent to registrants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/birding-with-experts/ LOCATION:Royston Wrecks\, Hilton Road\, Royston CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T123000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20251016T041000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T155335Z UID:14586-1761390000-1761395400@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:Caring for Trees in a Time of Drought DESCRIPTION:Cancelled \nSaturday\, October 25th from 11:00 to 12:30  \nThis summer’s drought was hard on plants in our environment. The trees in your yard may have responded to this stress. Our next knowledge walk will help you to learn how to keep your trees healthy and thriving. \nJoin Verna Mumby as we look at the effects of drought and climate change on trees. \nThis knowledge walk will be held on a semi-rural property in east Courtenay. Taking these trees as a sample\, we will look for signs of drought stress\, and indications of healthy growth. We will examine factors such as hydrology\, disease vectors and soil compaction. \nWe will discuss watering and other methods of mitigating stress. \nMeeting location will be sent before the walk. \nBring binoculars to examine higher branches. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather. We will be walking on uneven ground and over tree roots and rocks. \nThis walk will be cancelled if winds are high. URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/caring-for-trees-in-a-time-of-drought/ CATEGORIES:Field Trips,TotY ORGANIZER;CN="Trees of the Year":MAILTO:toty@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250906T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250906T123000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250823T062525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T173434Z UID:14428-1757156400-1757161800@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:Trees of the Year – Finding the Mother Tree DESCRIPTION: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.\nParticipants will learn about the ecological role of the Western White Pine\, with specific attention to the evolution of maturing second and third growth forests.  \nThis is another in our series of workshops being held as part of the Trees of the Year 2025. \nLocation: 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.) \nPrior registration is required using the RSVP link below. Maximum number of participants is 15. \nAll 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. (donations are gratefully accepted) \nThe 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. Check the weather and choose appropriate outerwear. The workshop will be cancelled in the event of strong winds and heavy rain. \nAdditional information about the Trees of the Year 2025\, and future workshops scheduled for 2025\, will be posted on the CVN website. URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/trees-of-the-year-finding-the-mother-tree/ LOCATION:Seal Bay Park – Elmo/Mitchell Road Entrance\, Elmo and Mitchell Road\, Courtenay CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips,TotY ORGANIZER;CN="Trees of the Year":MAILTO:toty@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250712T113000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250628T044329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250712T014112Z UID:14373-1752314400-1752319800@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:COURTENAY AIRPARK WALK DESCRIPTION:This walk has been cancelled!  Sorry! \nTake this opportunity to join a Naturalist for an easy 1 km walk at the Courtenay River Airpark.   Learn about its history and how the town’s former sewage lagoon has become one of the most popular walking spots in the Comox Valley.  Observe our native plants and birds which make a home here in the estuary.   See some of the restoration work in progress.  This is a free event but donations are welcome.  Wheelchair accessible on this flat paved path.   Sorry\, no dogs please! \nLimited numbers – register early – Meeting By “D’s” Cafe and boat ramp.  10.00am \nTo get more information\, add your name to a waitlist or to cancel your reservation email:    events@cvnature.ca URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/courtenay-airpark-walk-4/ LOCATION:Courtenay Airpark – 21 street CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250608T202234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T212429Z UID:14258-1750586400-1750593600@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:PUBLIC NATURE WALK with birding emphasis! DESCRIPTION:Comox Valley Nature is offering a free Nature Walk for the public in the Royston Trent River Estuary area\, at the south end of Marine Drive.  Sunday June 22\,  10.00-noon. Registration required. \n \n  \n  \nExpert birders\, photographers and CVN members Bruce Moffat and colleagues will help you develop birding skills and show you how to use 2 free apps; Merlin and iNaturalist. Download these apps (including Merlin West bird pack) before the walk to get the most out of this outing. \nIf you are new to birding\, check out www.birdscanada.org/discover-birds/new-to-birding. \nThis walk will cover uneven terrain so participants will need to be prepared for mud/sand and wear sturdy footwear. Bring a camera or cell phones or both. Bring binoculars if possible. \nLimited online registration.  Email: events@cvnature.ca to join the waiting list or to cancel your registration.   Details of the meeting place will be sent to those registered prior to the event.  No dogs please!  This is a free event but donations to CVN are welcome. \nClick here to see an early morning view of the area by leader Bruce Moffat \n(photo by Bruce Moffat) \n  URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/nature-walk-with-birding-emphasis/ LOCATION:Trent River Estuary\, Marine Drive\, Royston\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T163000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250608T193456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250608T224318Z UID:14251-1750518000-1750523400@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:BOTANY WALK - #3 walk (Members Only) DESCRIPTION:Open to CVN members who are interested in learning more about the plants at Kin Bay Provincial Park and are attending the potluck picnic that follows. \n \nWith experienced Botanist and CVN Botany Group leader Karen Cummins \nSaturday June 21st 2025.  3pm – 4.30 pm – before the picnic \nKin Beach Provincial Park \n(photo by Jocie Brooks) URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/botany-walk/ LOCATION:Kin Beach Provincial Park CATEGORIES:Members Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T163000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250608T192420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T164000Z UID:14243-1750518000-1750523400@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:#2 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY - NEXT LEVEL (Members Only) DESCRIPTION:Open to CVN members who are interested in furthering their nature photography skills and are attending the potluck picnic which follows. \n \n  \n  \nWith experienced nature photographers and CVN Nature group members Bruce Moffat and Brian Walwork.   Bring your camera (with macro lens if available) or cell phones – or both! \nSaturday June 21st 2025.  3pm – 4.30 pm – before the picnic \nKin Beach Provincial Park \n(photo by Bryan Walwork) URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/2-nature-photography-next-level/ LOCATION:Kin Beach Provincial Park CATEGORIES:Members Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T163000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250608T192237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T163708Z UID:14247-1750518000-1750523400@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:#1 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY - Beginners (Members Only) DESCRIPTION:Open to CVN members who are interested in developing nature photography skills and are attending the potluck picnic that follows. \n \n  \nWith experienced nature photographers and CVN Nature group members Bruce Moffat and Brian Walwork.  Bring your camera (with macro lens if available) or cell phones – or both! \nSaturday June 21st 2025.  3pm – 4:30pm – before the picnic \nKin Beach Provincial Park \n(photo by Bruce Moffat) URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/1-nature-photography-beginners/ LOCATION:Kin Beach Provincial Park CATEGORIES:Members Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250607T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250607T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250411T192223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T173500Z UID:13972-1749294000-1749297600@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:Getting to the Root of the Matter DESCRIPTION:Verna Mumby will lead us on this walk through Vanier Nature Park in Courtenay \, where we will get to the ROOT of the matter and learn about roots. Discover the different root types\, what they do\, where they are and why! We will dig around some trees to examine the wonders of the way trees take in their food and water and grow in an upright position. \n \n(image licensed under Creative Commons) \nThis walk takes place on June 7 from 11 to 12. We will be walking on uneven terrain that is sometimes muddy\, please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. (no dogs please)  \nThis is a free event but donations to CVN are welcome. URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/getting-to-the-root-of-the-matter/ LOCATION:Vanier Nature Park Garry Oak Restoration\, 3001 Vanier Drive\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips,TotY ORGANIZER;CN="Trees of the Year":MAILTO:toty@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250601T113000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250503T035953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T161126Z UID:14089-1748772000-1748777400@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:NATIVE BEES AND POLLINATORS DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this opportunity!  Sign up now or email events@cvnature.ca to get on the waitlist \nJoin Bonnie Zand on a 1.5 hour walk around the airpark\, learning about the diversity of native bees and other pollinators found on the native flowers present in the park. From fuzzy bumble bees to tiny sweat bees to buzzing bee mimicking hover flies\, as long as the weather cooperates we will be able to see many examples of how flower diversity drives pollinator diversity\, as well as examples of important habitat features for nesting and overwintering of our essential native pollinators. \nBonnie Zand is an RPBio based out of the Comox Valley. She works in the intersections of pollinators and agriculture\, running an IPM consulting company and leading the Pollinators in Vancouver Island Agriculture Project. Bonnie is also a board member of the Native Bee Society of BC and is the BC instructor for the Master Melittologist Program. In her free time she plants for native bees\, and raises goats\, garlic and an eight year old on her hobby farm.” \nThis will be a short flat walk on paved path.  No dogs please!  This is a free event but donations to CVN are welcome. URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/native-bees-and-pollinators/ LOCATION:Airpark Courtenay – Mansfield Drive Skypark\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 3S3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250524T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250524T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250511T083215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T071105Z UID:14152-1748080800-1748088000@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:Little River Nature Park\, Nature Walk DESCRIPTION:Walk Little River Nature Park and learn some of the history of this\nland that is now a CVRD park. See and identify many plants that call this place\nhome. This park is a rich area that includes second growth Douglas-fir forests that lead to beach and estuarine plain. The plain area is a sensitive ecosystem that was a former gravel pit. It has been transformed to ponds revegetated with native plants teeming with fish and other wildlife. A CVN Wetlands Restoration work party will be in progress as we tour. \n \nWalk leader: Karen Cummins \nConditions: mostly level walking with one very short but steep section of trail with\nuneven footing. About 1.5km long \nMeet place: main parking lot off Wilkinson Rd. (ample parking along Wilkinson road if\nlot is full).\nPlease be at the meeting place at least 10 minutes ahead of the start time to sign in. (No\ndogs allowed) \nThis walk is free\, but donations are gratefully accepted. URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/little-river-nature-park-nature-walk/ LOCATION:Little River Nature Park\, 1274-1316 Wilkinson Rd\, Comox\, BC\, V9M 4B8\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250428T235242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T173533Z UID:14046-1747486800-1747490400@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:VANIER NATURE PARK WALK- (led by Verna Mumby\, at 1 pm) GARRY OAK RESTORATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION:Choose between 3 walk times that each have a different walk leader\, each very knowledgeable about both oak trees\, nature and this restoration project. \nThis 1:00 pm walk will be lead by Verna Mumby who has 30 years of work in arboriculture as a ISA Certified Arborist and Consulting Arborist.  She says she is still learning every day from the trees.  When not hugging trees she is knee deep in microscopy looking into microbes in the soil – or walking her dog in the nature of the wonderful Comox Valley. \nThe Vanier Nature Park project is being co-managed by Comox Valley Nature and the City of Courtenay with funding from both the City of Courtenay and the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation.  Each walk leader will share their unique perspective on this forest and this very positive project. \nPlease be at the meeting spot at least 10 minutes before the walk starts to sign in.    We will have a table with further information on this exciting project. \nThe walk is partially on level ground with some gentle to moderate uphill walking on a forest trail that has some uneven footing.   No dogs please. URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/1-00-vanier-nature-park-walk-garry-oak-restoration-project/ LOCATION:Vanier Nature Park Garry Oak Restoration\, 3001 Vanier Drive\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T123000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250428T235222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T173544Z UID:14041-1747481400-1747485000@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:VANIER NATURE PARK WALK (led by Fred Newhouse at 11:30) - GARRY OAK RESTORATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION:Choose between 3 walk times that each have a different walk leader; each very knowledgeable about both oak trees\, nature and this restoration project. \nThis 11:30 walk will be lead by Fred Newhouse.  He is a Registered Professional Forester and has stewarded a woodlot for 27 years and worked in forest consulting for 35 years.  As a Comox Valley Nature member he has volunteered for 15 years helping on projects including the Vanier Nature Park Garry Oak Restoration Project and Trees of the Year.  He has conducted walks at Paradise Meadows for Strathcona Wilderness Society. \nThe Vanier Nature Park project is being co-managed by Comox Valley Nature and the City of Courtenay with funding from both the City of Courtenay and the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation.  Each walk leader will share their unique perspective on this forest and this very positive project. \nPlease be at the meeting spot at least 10 minutes before the walk starts to sign in.    We will have a table with further information on this exciting project. \nThe walk is partially on level ground with some gentle to moderate uphill walking on a forest trail that has some uneven footing.   No dogs please. URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/11-30-vanier-nature-park-walk-garry-oak-restoration-project/ LOCATION:Vanier Nature Park Garry Oak Restoration\, 3001 Vanier Drive\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T110000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250428T235150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T173600Z UID:14058-1747476000-1747479600@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:VANIER NATURE PARK WALK (led by Nick Page\, at 10 am) - GARRY OAK RESTORATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION:Choose between 3 walk times that each have a different walk leader\, each very knowledgeable about both oak trees\, nature and this restoration project. \nThis 10:00 am walk will be lead by Nick Page.  Nick is a professional biologist who works on the assessment\, restoration and management of species and ecosystems in coastal BC.  He has a M.Sc. in plant ecology from UBC and works with Current Environmental in the Comox Valley.  Nick grew up on Headquarters Road not far from the most northern Garry oak trees in Canada. \nThe Vanier Nature Park project is being co-managed by Comox Valley Nature and the City of Courtenay with funding from both the City of Courtenay and the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation.  Each walk leader will share their unique perspective on this forest and this very positive project. \nPlease be at the meeting spot at least 10 minutes before the walk starts\, to sign in.    We will have a table with further information on this exciting project. \nThe walk is partially on level ground with some gentle to moderate uphill walking on a forest trail that has some uneven footing.   No dogs please. URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/10-00-vanier-nature-park-walk-garry-oak-restoration-projec/ LOCATION:Vanier Nature Park Garry Oak Restoration\, 3001 Vanier Drive\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250417T034927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T173620Z UID:13994-1746871200-1746878400@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:BOTANY AT THE COURTENAY AIRPARK DESCRIPTION:Two knowledgable Comox Valley Naturalists will introduce people to the plants at the Airpark.  Learn how the the area went from sewage lagoon covered in chunks of concrete to a diversified city park featuring many native plant species that are reclaiming and recreating their natural environment.   We will review many plant species and hopefully participants will be identifying some species by the end of this botany focussed walk.  This is a flat 1 km walk.  Meet at the Totem Pole halfway round Airpark. \nRegistration is required and limited space available so sign up early at events@cvnature.ca    This is a free event but donations are welcome.   No dogs please. \n \n  URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/botany-at-the-courtenay-airpark/ LOCATION:Airpark Courtenay – Mansfield Drive Skypark\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 3S3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250506T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250506T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250417T033252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T173630Z UID:13988-1746525600-1746532800@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:BOTANY AT THE AIRPARK for CVN members and guests DESCRIPTION:Join three members of the Comox Valley Naturalists to explore the plants of the Courtenay Airpark including\, tide permitting\, some of the estuary. \nLearn how the area went from sewage lagoon covered with chunks of concrete to a diversified park that features many native species reclaiming and recreating their natural environment.  You will hear from the leading force behind those changes\, Frank Hovenden and review many species names along this 1km flat walk. The camas should be blooming!  No dogs please. \nMeet by the Playground on Mansfield Drive. \nLimited numbers for this walk – sign up early! \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/botany-at-the-airpark-for-cvn-members-and-guests/ LOCATION:Airpark Courtenay – Mansfield Drive Skypark\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 3S3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250503T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250411T191051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T173646Z UID:13966-1746270000-1746273600@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:Don't Fear Your Trees DESCRIPTION:Many people fear trees\, especially big trees. Join us in this guided walk and overcome those fears. You will learn about tree bio-mechanics; how trees dance and move\, and the importance of tree roots. Understand how trees help each other during storms and how they communicate. We will look at trees in Filberg Park in Comox on May 3 from 11 a.m. to 12:00. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. (no dogs please) \nphoto licensed under Creative Commons URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/dont-fear-your-trees/ LOCATION:Filberg Lodge and Park\, 61 Filberg Road\, Comox\, Comox CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips,TotY ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature %E2%80%93 Toty":MAILTO:secretary@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250427T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250427T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250330T163215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T173709Z UID:13885-1745749800-1745755200@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:COURTENAY AIRPARK WALK DESCRIPTION:Take this opportunity to join a Naturalist for an easy 1 km walk at the Courtenay River Airpark.   Learn about its history and how the town’s former sewage lagoon has become one of the most popular walking spots in the Comox Valley.  Observe our native plants and birds which make a home here in the estuary.   See some of the restoration work in progress.  This is a free event but donations are welcome.  Wheelchair accessible on this flat paved path.   Sorry\, no dogs please! \nLimited numbers – register early – Meeting By “D’s” Cafe and boat ramp.  10.30am \nTo get more information\, add your name to a waitlist or to cancel your reservation email:    events@cvnature.ca \n \n  URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/courtenay-airpark-walk-3/ LOCATION:Courtenay Airpark\, Courtenay\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250415T140000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250330T161538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T173723Z UID:13878-1744711200-1744725600@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:GEOLOGY WALK - for CVN Members and friends DESCRIPTION:CVN Geologist Bob Hauser will lead this interesting walk talking about the glacial formation of the Comox Valley. \nMeeting at the bottom of the steps at Goose Spit and then travelling along the beach we will return to Goose Spit via Curtis Road covering uneven ground.   Lots of variety on this interesting walk! \nThis walk will be enjoyable for people with a good  level of fitness and an interest in geology!   Bring your lunch or drinks and dress for the weather! \nReserve your spot at events@cvnature.ca or add your name to the waitlist. URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/geology-walk-for-cvn-members-and-friends/ LOCATION:Goose Spit\, Comox CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Members Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250412T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250412T153000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250330T153930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T173731Z UID:13866-1744457400-1744471800@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:GEOLOGY WALK DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin knowledgeable Geologist Bob Hauser on this 6km walk to view a few of the glacial features of the Comox Area. \nMeeting at the bottom of the steps at Goose Spit and then travelling along the beach we will return to Goose Spit via Curtis Road.   Lots of variety on this interesting walk! \nThis walk will be enjoyable for people with a good  level of fitness and an interest in geology!   Bring lunch or snacks and dress for the weather! \nThis is a free event but donations welcome! \nReserve your spot at events@cvnature.ca or add your name to the waitlist. \n  URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/geology-walk/ LOCATION:Goose Spit\, Comox CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250405T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250405T120000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250304T051345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T173742Z UID:13763-1743849000-1743854400@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:COURTENAY AIRPARK WALK DESCRIPTION:Take this opportunity to join a Naturalist for an easy 1 km walk at the Courtenay River Airpark.   Learn about its history and how the town’s former sewage lagoon has become one of the most popular walking spots in the Comox Valley.  Observe our native plants and birds which make a home here in the estuary.   See some of the restoration work in progress.  This is a free event but donations are welcome.  Wheelchair accessible on this flat paved path. \nLimited numbers – register early – Meeting By “D’s” Cafe and boat ramp.  10.30am Saturday April 5 \nTo get more information\, add your name to a waitlist or to cancel your reservation email:    events@cvnature.ca \n  \n  URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/courtenay-airpark-walk-2/ LOCATION:Courtenay Airpark – 21 street CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Birds-CVN-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T123000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20250218T214637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T173754Z UID:13628-1742641200-1742646600@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:Trees of the Year - Finding the Mother Tree\, Western White Pine\, workshop DESCRIPTION:Western White Pine\, Tree\, Toty\n\n\n  \n\nThis 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. \nAll 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 2025Website Link:        Website Group – Tree of the YearBlog Link:              Blog Category Trees of the Year (TotY) \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  \n\n  URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/trees-of-the-year-finding-the-mother-tree-western-white-pine-workshop/ LOCATION:Seal Bay Park – Elmo/Mitchell Road Entrance\, Elmo and Mitchell Road\, Courtenay CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips,TotY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/white-pine-draw-small-size.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature %E2%80%93 Toty":MAILTO:secretary@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T123000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20240916T155533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T184617Z UID:13349-1727002800-1727008200@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:COURTENAY AIRPARK HISTORY AND ECOLOGY WALK- Family Watershed Day DESCRIPTION:11 AM – History and Ecology of the Courtenay Air Park walk with Comox Valley Nature  –  registration required. \nTake this opportunity to join Comox Valley Nature member Kathie Woodley for a walk around the Courtenay River Airpark. Learn about its history and how the town’s sewage lagoon has become one of the most popular walking spots in the Comox Valley. Observe our native plants and birds which make a home here in the estuary. See some of the restoration work in progress. \nInformation:    Family Watershed Day 2024 – cvlandtrust.ca \nInformation:     Family Watershed Day – ProjectWatershed.ca \nRegister by going to this link:   Form – family-watershed-day-2024   \nNote: this guided walk is a Family Watershed Day – CVN event. \nFamily Watershed Day is an interactive and educational event focused on watershed health and awareness in celebration of World Rivers Day.\nMembers of the Comox Valley Conservation Partnership will be sharing information\, activities\, and games all on the theme of local watersheds.\nThis free event will take place at the south end of Mansfield Drive next to the Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk from 10 am to 3 pm. \n  \n  \n  \n\n\nNote: if this walk fills up\, we will add a second walk at 1PM. \n\n\n\n\nImportant Information: \n\nCheck your email for instructions on where to meet.\nWe will be walking rain or shine so dress appropriately for the weather.\nNo dogs please.\n\nIf your plans change\, please remember to cancel your registration to open up a spot for others\, as these events often fill up quickly. To change or cancel your registration\, please email Marcelle at admin@cvlandtrust.ca. URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/courtenay-airpark-history-and-ecology/ LOCATION:Airpark Courtenay – Mansfield Drive Skypark\, Courtenay\, BC\, V9N 3S3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Public Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Family-Watershed-Day-2023-Photo-by-Roxy-Reimer.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240824T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240824T113000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20240730T041158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T174727Z UID:13230-1724493600-1724499000@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:Courtenay Airpark Walk DESCRIPTION:We have another opportunity for you to join an experienced naturalist for a walk around the Courtenay River Airpark.   Bring your out of town visitors to this interesting walk and talk! \nLearn about the history and how the town’s sewage lagoon has become one of the most popular walking spots int the Comox Valley.   Learn about the native plants and birds which make a home here in the estuary.  See some of the restoration work in progress.  Accessible and wheelchair friendly. \nThis is a free event open to the public.    Donations are welcome! \n  \n  URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/courtenay-airpark-walk/ LOCATION:Courtenay Airpark\, Courtenay\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/looking_out.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240720T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240720T113000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20240708T044655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T044924Z UID:13165-1721469600-1721475000@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:AIRPARK WALK DESCRIPTION:We have another opportunity for you to join an experienced naturalist for a walk around the Courtenay River Airpark.   Bring your out of town visitors to this interesting walk and talk! \nLearn about the history and how the town’s sewage lagoon has become one of the most popular walking spots int the Comox Valley.   Learn about the native plants and birds which make a home here in the estuary.  See some of the restoration work in progress.    This is a free event open to the public.  Donations are welcome! URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/airpark-walk-2/ LOCATION:Courtenay Airpark\, Courtenay\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/B007D416-E9D1-468B-9455-DB59ECDA2C5E_1_105_c.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240629T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240629T113000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20240606T215123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T161405Z UID:13073-1719655200-1719660600@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:AIRPARK WALK DESCRIPTION:Take this opportunity to join an experienced Naturalist for a walk around the Courtenay River Airpark.   Learn about its history and how the town’s sewage lagoon has become one of the most popular walking spots in the Comox Valley.  Observe our native plants and birds which make a home here in the estuary.   See some of the restoration work in progress.  This is a free event but donations are welcome. \nLimited numbers – register early.   To get more information\, add your name to the waitlist or to cancel your reservation email:    events@cvnature.ca \n  URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/airpark-walk/ LOCATION:Courtenay Airpark\, Courtenay\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/B007D416-E9D1-468B-9455-DB59ECDA2C5E_1_105_c.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T173000 DTSTAMP:20260426T075350 CREATED:20240524T025622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T163545Z UID:12965-1718469000-1718472600@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:NATIVE PLANT GARDEN TOUR #4 DESCRIPTION:Sign up for one of these 45 minute garden tours featuring native plants for carbon sequestration\, pollinators and the birds! \nThere is a day long event happening at Stellar Raven Farm 3177 Kentwood Road\, Courtenay.   Knowledgeable people provide information on native plants.   Weeding implements as well as native plants and grass seeds for sale. \nLearn about the carbon sequestration process and converting lawns to native gardens. \nRegistration required for the tours. URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/native-plant-garden-tour-3/ LOCATION:Steller Raven Ecological Farm\, 3177 Kentwood Rd\, Courtenay\, V9N 9R1 CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/native-perennials.png ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR