BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Comox Valley Nature - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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:20250601T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250601T113000 DTSTAMP:20260520T053253 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:20250607T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250607T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T053253 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:20250621T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T163000 DTSTAMP:20260520T053253 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:20250621T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250621T163000 DTSTAMP:20260520T053253 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:20260520T053253 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:20250622T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250622T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T053253 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:20250712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250712T113000 DTSTAMP:20260520T053253 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:20250906T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250906T123000 DTSTAMP:20260520T053253 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:20251025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T123000 DTSTAMP:20260520T053253 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/ LOCATION:BC CATEGORIES:Field Trips,TotY ORGANIZER;CN="Trees of the Year":MAILTO:toty@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260405T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260405T100000 DTSTAMP:20260520T053253 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:20260418T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T150000 DTSTAMP:20260520T053253 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:20260419T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T100000 DTSTAMP:20260520T053253 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:20260424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T120000 DTSTAMP:20260520T053253 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:20260426T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T100000 DTSTAMP:20260520T053253 CREATED:20260403T010451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T010451Z UID:15091-1777190400-1777197600@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:BIRDING WITH EXPERTS DESCRIPTION:To celebrate our 60th anniversary we offer this opportunity to get together with knowledgeable birders. This walk will be at the Trent River Estuary. \n \n  \n  \nA wide range of birding skills are welcome but this outing is designed for beginners.  Experienced birders will help in identifying species\, equipment choices\, field guides and useful apps. \nBoth CVN members and the public are welcome on this walk. \nBring binoculars if you have them.  Dress for the weather.  Rubber boots recommended for small stream crossing and possible muddy trail.   Wear warm clothing as there is always a wind on the beach!   About 1km on level grass and beach.  Sorry no dogs. \nREGISTRATION required using RSVP link below.  The 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-3/ LOCATION:Trent River Estuary\, Marine Drive\, Royston\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Public Field Trips ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR