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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251025T153000
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SUMMARY:Courtenay Rotary Trail Pulling Together Ivy Clearing
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, October 25 from 1:00 to 3:30 \nJoin friends and neighbours in clearing English ivy along the Rotary Trail and in Dogwood Park. \nBring garden gloves hand pruners and a garden fork or digging shovel if you have them. Bring water to drink\, dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. \nMax 12 people \nMeet at the junction of Courtenay Rotary Trail and the end of 21st  Street Courtenay. \nTo add your name to the wait list or a list for future Pulling Together work parties or to cancel your reservation\, please email Karen at wetlands@cvnature.ca
URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/courtenay-rotary-trail-pulling-together-ivy-clearing/
LOCATION:BC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20251108T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T124933
CREATED:20251028T055045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T055045Z
UID:14616-1762599600-1762605000@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 November 8th from 11 a.m. to 12:00. \nThis is another in our series of workshops being held as part of the Trees of the Year 2025. \nLocation: Filberg Park\, 61 Filberg Road\, Comox \nPrior registration is required using the RSVP link below. Maximum number of participants is 15. All 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 flat ground\, on grass and well maintained paths.  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 2026\, will be posted on the CVN website.
URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/dont-fear-your-trees-2/
LOCATION:Filberg Lodge and Park\, 61 Filberg Road\, Comox\, Comox
ORGANIZER;CN="Trees of the Year":MAILTO:toty@cvnature.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260328T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T124933
CREATED:20260318T231854Z
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SUMMARY:Finding the Mother Tree
DESCRIPTION:This knowledge walk 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 knowledge walks being held as part of the Trees of the Year 2026\, in concert with our 60th anniversary celebrations.  \n \n  \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 2026\, and future knowledge walks scheduled for 2026\, will be posted on the CVN website. \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/finding-the-mother-tree/
LOCATION:49.74218-124.97918
ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature %E2%80%93 Toty":MAILTO:secretary@cvnature.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260405T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T124933
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260411T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T124933
CREATED:20260329T052221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T052221Z
UID:15061-1775905200-1775910600@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Don't Fear Your Trees
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate our 60th anniversary we offer this opportunity to learn more about the trees in your environment. \n \nMany people fear trees\, especially big trees\, and old trees. Join us on this guided walk and overcome those fears. Verna Mumby (ISA certified arborist)\, will take us through the basics of tree bio-mechanics; how trees dance and move\, how they withstand wind loads\, and the importance of tree roots. Understand how trees help each other during storms and how they communicate. This walk will take place in Filberg Park\, Comox\, on April 11th\, from 11 a.m. to 12:30. \nThis walk is on flat ground\, on grass and well maintained paths.  Check the weather and\nchoose appropriate outerwear. The workshop will be cancelled in the event of strong\nwinds and heavy rain. \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.
URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/dont-fear-your-trees-3/
LOCATION:Filberg Lodge and Park\, 61 Filberg Road\, Comox\, Comox
ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature %E2%80%93 Toty":MAILTO:secretary@cvnature.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260412T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T124933
CREATED:20260406T055040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T055040Z
UID:15145-1775998800-1776004200@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Vanier Nature Park - in spring
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate our 60th anniversary we offer this opportunity to learn more about Garry oaks in the Comox Valley. \nVanier Nature Park is home to a small grove of Garry oak trees which is being stewarded by Comox Valley Nature. These oaks are at the northern extent of their range\, and are a remnant of a culturally modified ecosystem that once covered 160 square kilometres in the Comox Valley \n \nThis walk will be lead by Geologist Bob Hauser and Forester Terry Lewis. They have spent many hours in the park removing invasive holly. Terry and Bob will look at the work in progress in the grove and share their unique perspective on this forest\, with a focus on soil science and tree species. \nThe Vanier Nature Park project is being co-managed by Comox Valley Nature and the City of Courtenay with funding from the City of Courtenay\, BC Nature and the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation. \n  \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. \nFor more information\,  to add your name to a waitlist or to cancel your reservation\, email: vanier@cvnature.ca  Details of the meeting place will be sent to registrants. Please be at the meeting spot at least 10 minutes before the walk starts to sign in.
URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/vanier-nature-park-in-spring/
LOCATION:Vanier Nature Park Garry Oak Restoration\, 3001 Vanier Drive\, Courtenay\, BC\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature":MAILTO:events@cvnature.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260418T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T124933
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T124933
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T124933
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T124933
CREATED:20260329T060200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T060200Z
UID:15065-1777114800-1777120200@comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca
SUMMARY:Dune Stories
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate our 60th anniversary we offer this opportunity to learn more about a unique ecosystem in the Comox Valley. \nHave you ever wondered about the presence of the dunes between Curtis Road and\nLazo Road? Or like me\, didn’t even know that these dunes exist? When and how did they form? How can this sandy environment support such varied flora?\nIf only they could talk\, what stories they might tell of their creation and development\nover the millennia. \n \nPlease join us on our April 25th Knowledge Walk “ Dune Stories” from 11:00 am to 12:30\npm. Lead by Heather Blyth (Geologist\, ret’d.) and Fred Newhouse (Forester)\, this walk\nwill focus on the geological history of this part of Comox\, and the ecological\ndevelopment of the dunes.\nThe walk will commence on a rocky beach and continue on well maintained trails that\ncriss-cross the dunes and the glacially created kettles. There are inclines that may be\nchallenging for some walkers. Appropriate footwear is recommended. The total distance\nwill likely not be more than 3k. April weather can be wet and cool\, so please wear\nappropriate outerwear. The workshop will be cancelled in the event of strong winds and\nheavy rain. \nREGISTRATION required using RSVP link below.   This event is free\, but donations are welcome. Specific information regarding location will be provided upon registration. \nFor more information\,  to add your name to a waitlist or to cancel your reservation\, email:  events@cvnature.ca.
URL:https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/dune-stories/
LOCATION:BC
ORGANIZER;CN="Comox Valley Nature %E2%80%93 Toty":MAILTO:secretary@cvnature.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260426T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T124933
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
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