Comox Valley Nature

LITTLE RIVER Nature Park Walk
2024-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Little River Nature Park, 1274-1316 Wilkinson Rd, Comox, BC, V9M 4B8, Canada
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!
Join 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!
This 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.
Don’t miss this opportunity!

AIRPARK WALK for the Public
2024-05-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Courtenay Airpark, Courtenay, Canada
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
Limited numbers – register early
To get more information, add your name to the waitlist or to cancel your reservation email: events@cvnature.ca

TOTY TOUR! Yes that means Trees!
2024-04-27 12:30 - 14:30 | BC
Be a tree tourist in your own hometown!
Take this first opportunity to join this 5km walk around some beautiful and interesting trees in the Comox neighbourhood.
2 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!
Comox location. Details when you register. Limited numbers – register early
This is a FREE walk for the general public. Donations are welcome.
To get on a waitlist or cancel your reservation email. events@cvnature.ca

Courtenay River Airpark Walk - for the General Public
2024-04-26 13:00 - 14:30 | Courtenay Airpark, Courtenay, Canada
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.
Limited numbers – book early!
Get more information, add your and your name to the waitlist or to cancel your reservation at events@cvnature.ca

GEOLOGY WALK - for the General Public
2024-04-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Brooklyn Creek, Comox
Join knowledgeable Geologist Bob Hauser on this 7km walk to view a few of the glacial features of the Comox Area.
Starting 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!
This walk will be enjoyable for people with a good level of fitness and an interest in geology!
Add your and your name to the waitlist or to cancel your reservation at events@cvnature.ca

Courtenay River Airpark Walk - Members and their guests
2024-04-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Courtenay Airpark, Courtenay, Canada
Join naturalist Frank Hovenden and his team of new “leaders” as they do a sample walk at the Airpark.
Learn more about the history and the transformation from a sewage lagoon to one of the most popular walking spots in the Comox Valley!
Observe 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!
Limited numbers – register early
To cancel your reservation, get more information or to get on a waitlist email. events@cvnature.ca

GEOLOGY WALK - Members and their guests
2024-04-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Brooklyn Creek, Comox
Join knowledgeable Geologist Bob Hauser on this longer walk to view a few of the glacial features of the Comox Area.
Starting 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!
This walk will be enjoyable for people with a good level of fitness and an interest in geology!
For more information or to get on the waitlist email: events@cvnature.ca

Incredible Trees - Walk for the General Public
2024-03-16 01:00 - 02:00 | Exhibition Grounds, 4835 Headquarters, Courtenay
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!
This walk will be on flat terrain with a few roots – approximately an hour long and 2km distance. Meet at the Parking lot of the Curling club.
This walk is free but requires that you register here.
For more information or to get on the waitlist email: events@cvnature.ca
Incredible Trees- Headquarters Courtenay

Incredible Trees - Member's Walk
2024-03-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Exhibition Grounds, 4835 Headquarters, Courtenay
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!
This walk will be on flat terrain with a few roots – approximately an hour long and 2km distance.
Meet at the Parking lot of the Curling club. Free to members, $5 for their guests.
Register here – Limited to 14 spots
For more information or to get on the waitlist email: events@cvnature.ca
