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- Botany at Comox Lake Eco Reserve, June 2024
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- Mycoheterotrophs at Puntledge forest, June 2024
- Recording for talk on understanding watersheds
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CVN Facebook Posts
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This fundraiser is an opportunity to support Project Watershed’s ecological restoration, research and education projects :Have you ever visited the beautiful 40 Knots Winery? Now is your chance! They are generously hosting our biggest fundraising event of the year on September 14th at 2pm. ‘Paintings, By The Numbers’ is a celebration of the art and life of Ken Kirkby, renowned painter and activist. It will be an afternoon of local music, wine, and food on the covered patio at 40 Knots Winery while surrounded by Ken’s powerful paintings. 🖼️ Art Draw Ticket holders ($600) will go home with an original Ken Kirkby painting. Spectator Ticket holders ($25) will take home a commemorative print of Isumataq, one of Ken’s most famous works. 🌱 Thanks to our sponsors, including 40 Knots Winery, all proceeds from the event go to Project Watershed’s ecological restoration, research and education projects like #kuskussum.🎟 Purchase tickets at projectwatershed.ca/paintings-by-the-numbers-2024 ... See MoreSee Less4 weeks ago
Adapted from the award-winning journalism of the Climate Disaster Project, an international newsroom at the University of Victoria, this documentary theatre production pulls from hundreds of testimonies of people across Canada who have lived through climate change together. ... See MoreSee Less4 weeks ago
Another CVN Photo group meeting last night with another fine collection of photos and stories shared. Here is a sampling from those who attended.Details of the shot and photographer visible when you view each picture. ... See MoreSee Less4 weeks ago
The Boundary Forest Watershed Stewardship Society is hosting a series of events called "the Power of Forests" You can attend on line or in person. Read on to volunteer for this event.Hey friends! 🌲 The Power of Forests events in BC are coming up in September and October, and we could really use a few more volunteers to help make them a success! 🙌 If you're passionate about preserving our beautiful forests and want to make a difference, come join us for a fun and rewarding experience! 🌳💪 #VolunteerWithUs #PreserveForests #MakeADifference #BCEvents #JoinUs #PowerOfForests #VolunteerOpportunity Email us at if you're interested! 😊Project needs: Someone with media/PR/writing experience to write up a press release or two.Vancouver needs (at UBC) 1. AV person (or two) to man the powerpoint projector and microphones. 2. Two to three ushers and general helpers.Kelowna (at UBCO) 1. AV person (or two) to man the powerpoint projector and microphones. 2. Two to three ushers and general helpers.Nelson needs: 1. One more AV person to help man the powerpoint projector and microphones. 2. Two ushers and general helpers.Details about the project: boundaryforest.org/problem-solution/ ... See MoreSee Less1 month ago
Saturday August 24th from 10:00 - 11:30join a Comox Valley Nature member for a walk around the Courtenay River Airpark. Learn about the history of the park, and how this neglected space has become one of the most popular walking spots in the Comox Valley.🌸You'll see native plants such as Red Flowering Currant and Garry Oak. The park is also a favoured spot for birding, with migrant and resident birds benefiting from the diverse plant life that now edges the estuary.🌸All this is a result of the ongoing habitat restoration work, carried out by a dedicated team of volunteers, led by Frank Hovenden🌸 Book early to reserve your spot, by following the link in bio🌸For more information, to add your name to the waitlist or to cancel your reservation please email #habitatrestoration #naturalist #comoxvalley #cvlandtrust #estuary ... See MoreSee Less