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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250415T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250412T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250412T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250405T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature %E2%80%93 Toty":MAILTO:secretary@cvnature.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240922T123000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240824T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240720T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240629T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T173000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
CREATED:20240524T025121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T162855Z
UID:12961-1718461800-1718465400@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca
SUMMARY:NATIVE PLANT GARDEN TOUR#3
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-2/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
CREATED:20240524T024609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T162937Z
UID:12956-1718454600-1718458200@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca
SUMMARY:NATIVE PLANT GARDEN TOUR#2
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/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240615T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
CREATED:20240524T023342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T163030Z
UID:12908-1718447400-1718451000@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca
SUMMARY:NATIVE PLANT GARDEN TOUR#1
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.     Street parking only. \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/native-plant-garden-tours/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240608T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
CREATED:20240515T210727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T162616Z
UID:12900-1717851600-1717857000@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca
SUMMARY:NATIVE BEES AND FLOWER WALK
DESCRIPTION:  \nDon’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 a seven year old on her hobby farm.”
URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/native-bees-and-flower-walk/
LOCATION:Courtenay Airpark\, Courtenay\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
CREATED:20240512T011535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240512T054505Z
UID:12884-1716631200-1716638400@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca
SUMMARY:TREE OF THE YEAR WALK!
DESCRIPTION:Be a tree tourist in your own hometown! \nTake this opportunity to join this 3.5km walk around some beautiful and interesting trees in the Comox neighbourhood. \nShirley Dumas is leading this 2 hour tour\, visiting more than 20 trees nominated this year and some from past years!   Find out why these trees were nominated and learn more about the what makes them special! \nLimited numbers so register here.  To get on the wait list or cancel your reservation email.  events@cvnature.ca.        This is a FREE walk for the general public but donations are welcome   Meeting place details after you register. \n 
URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/tree-of-the-year-walk/
LOCATION:Goose Spit\, Comox
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,TotY
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240515T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
CREATED:20240428T193355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T193613Z
UID:12814-1715767200-1715774400@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca
SUMMARY:LITTLE RIVER Nature Park Walk
DESCRIPTION:Wild flowers explode!   Register now for the limited spaces\, or email events@cvnature.ca for more information or to get your name on the waitlist! \nJoin Naturalist Karen Cummins as we explore diverse habitats in the two sections of this park.   Ponds and salt marsh\, beach plain and estuarine plain as well as the lower level of Little River\, a provincially designated sensitive stream are all showcased here! \nThis approximately 2km\, 2 hour wander will feature some of the native beach plain spring flowers growing there including Menzies Larkspur\, Blue Eyed Mary and Desert Parsley.   This area is a relatively new park and lots of restoration work has been done by CVN volunteers to remove invasive species.   This is ongoing and volunteers will be working that day. \nDon’t miss this opportunity! \n 
URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/little-river-nature-park-walk/
LOCATION:Little River Nature Park\, 1274-1316 Wilkinson Rd\, Comox\, BC\, V9M 4B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Public Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240511T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
CREATED:20240415T221437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T040352Z
UID:12773-1715432400-1715437800@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca
SUMMARY:AIRPARK WALK for the Public
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 \nTo get more information\, add your name to the waitlist or to cancel your reservation email:    events@cvnature.ca
URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/airpark-walk-for-the-public/
LOCATION:Courtenay Airpark\, Courtenay\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Public Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240426T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
CREATED:20240301T010624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T183114Z
UID:12531-1714136400-1714141800@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Courtenay River Airpark  Walk - for the General Public
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. \nLimited numbers – book early! \nGet more information\, add your and your name to the waitlist or to cancel your reservation at events@cvnature.ca \n \n 
URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/courtenay-river-airpark-public-walks/
LOCATION:Courtenay Airpark\, Courtenay\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
CREATED:20240220T235911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T182758Z
UID:12464-1713006000-1713020400@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca
SUMMARY:GEOLOGY WALK - for the General Public
DESCRIPTION:Join knowledgeable Geologist Bob Hauser on this 7km walk to view a few of the glacial features of the Comox Area. \nStarting at Brooklyn Creek and then travelling along the beach we will return to McDonald Woods 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! \nAdd your and your name to the waitlist or to cancel your reservation at events@cvnature.ca \n \n 
URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/geology-walk-for-the-general-public/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Creek\, Comox
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240412T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
CREATED:20240301T173708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T182954Z
UID:12544-1712916000-1712921400@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Courtenay River Airpark Walk - Members and their guests
DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist Frank Hovenden and his team of new “leaders” as they do a sample walk at the Airpark. \nLearn more about the history and the transformation from a sewage lagoon to one of the most popular walking spots in the Comox Valley! \nObserve our native plants and birds which make their home here.  See some of the restoration work in progress and meet some of the people who have helped make this happen! \nLimited numbers – register early \nTo cancel your reservation\, get more information or to get on a waitlist email.  events@cvnature.ca
URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/courtenay-river-airpark-walk-members-and-their-guests/
LOCATION:Courtenay Airpark\, Courtenay\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Members Field Trips
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
CREATED:20240220T234402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T001956Z
UID:12457-1712570400-1712584800@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca
SUMMARY:GEOLOGY WALK - Members and their guests
DESCRIPTION:Join knowledgeable Geologist Bob Hauser on this longer walk to view a few of the glacial features of the Comox Area. \nStarting at Brooklyn Creek and then travelling along the beach we will return to McDonald Woods 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! \nFor more information or to get on the waitlist email: events@cvnature.ca
URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/geology-walk-members-and-their-guests/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Creek\, Comox
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Members Field Trips
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240313T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T092529
CREATED:20240213T232816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T002345Z
UID:12424-1710324000-1710327600@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Incredible Trees - Member's Walk
DESCRIPTION:Verna Mumby\, The Tree Expert\, will introduce you to some incredible tree species growing in the Exhibition Grounds natural area.  She will share information about wildlife trees\, danger trees and the importance of trees to this ecosystem and indeed to all of us! \nThis walk will be on flat terrain with a few roots – approximately an hour long and 2km distance. \nMeet at the Parking lot of the Curling club.  Free to members\, $5 for their guests. \nRegister here – Limited to 14 spots \nFor more information or to get on the waitlist email: events@cvnature.ca
URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/incredible-trees/
LOCATION:Exhibition Grounds\, 4835 Headquarters\, Courtenay
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Members Field Trips
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