BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Comox Valley Nature - ECPv6.15.20//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: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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T123256 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:20260423T123256 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:20250607T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250607T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T123256 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:20250503T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T123256 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:20250322T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250322T123000 DTSTAMP:20260423T123256 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:20240525T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240525T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T123256 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/13-Doug-fir-rotated.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240516T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240516T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T123256 CREATED:20240415T164729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T194911Z UID:12754-1715862600-1715869800@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:CVN Members TOTY WALK! DESCRIPTION:Take this opportunity to join other members for this 3.5km walk around some beautiful and interesting trees in the Comox neighbourhood. \nAlora Griffin\,  life long lover of trees is leading this 2 hour tour.   We will visit more than 20 trees nominated this year including others from past years! \nSign up now or to get on a waitlist or cancel your reservation email.    events@cvnature.ca    Limited numbers so register early.           This is a free walk for Members of CVNature and their guests – $5 guest fee. \nComox location.  Details when you register. \n  \n  URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/cvn-members-toty-walk/ LOCATION:Goose Spit\, Comox CATEGORIES:TotY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/17-big-leaf-maple-blooming-resized-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240427T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T123256 CREATED:20240408T002335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T145557Z UID:12701-1714221000-1714228200@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca SUMMARY:TOTY TOUR! Yes that means Trees! DESCRIPTION:Be a tree tourist in your own hometown! \nTake this first opportunity to join this 5km walk around some beautiful and interesting trees in the Comox neighbourhood. \n2 Tree experts\, Karen Cummins and Verna Mumby are leading this 2 hour tour\, visiting more than 20 trees nominated this year and others from past years! \nComox location.  Details when you register.  Limited numbers – register early \nThis is a FREE walk for the general public.  Donations are welcome. \nTo get on a waitlist or cancel your reservation email.  events@cvnature.ca \n  \n  \n  URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/toty-tour-yes-that-means-trees/ CATEGORIES:TotY ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/7-Doug-fir-looking-up-resized-2MB-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR