Caring for Trees in a Time of Drought
2025-10-25 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Vancouver)
Cancelled
Saturday, October 25th from 11:00 to 12:30
This 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.
Join Verna Mumby as we look at the effects of drought and climate change on trees.
This 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.
We will discuss watering and other methods of mitigating stress.
Meeting location will be sent before the walk.
Bring 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.
This walk will be cancelled if winds are high.

BIRDING WITH EXPERTS!
2026-04-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Royston Wrecks, Hilton Road, Royston
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.
A 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.
Both 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.
REGISTRATION required using RSVP link below. This event is free. Donations welcome.
For 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.

LITTLE RIVER NATURE WALK
2026-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Little River Nature Park, 1274-1316 Wilkinson Rd, Comox, BC, V9M 4B8, Canada
To 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.

Conditions: mostly level walking with one very short steep section of trail with uneven footing. About 1.5km. Sorry no dogs!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED USING RSVP LINK BELOW
This 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.

BIRDING WITH EXPERTS!
2026-04-19 08:00 - 10:00 | Airpark Courtenay – Mansfield Drive Skypark, Courtenay, BC, V9N 3S3, Canada
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. This walk will be at the Courtenay Airpark.
A 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.

Both 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.
REGISTRATION required using RSVP link below. This event is free. Donations welcome.
For 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.

COURTENAY AIRPARK WALK
2026-04-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Courtenay Airpark – 21 street
To 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.
REGISTRATION 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.
For more information, add your name to a waitlist or to cancel your reservation email: events@cvnature.ca.

BIRDING WITH EXPERTS
2026-04-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Trent River Estuary, Marine Drive, Royston, Canada
To celebrate our 60th anniversary we offer this opportunity to get together with knowledgeable birders. This walk will be at the Trent River Estuary.

A 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.
Both CVN members and the public are welcome on this walk.
Bring 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.
REGISTRATION required using RSVP link below. The event is free. Donations welcome.
For 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.
