Join the Young Naturalists down at sandy Kye Bay to explore the beach at low tide, and walk along the coastline towards Air Force Beach. We will be looking at the sand flats and tide pools, with creatures such as sand dollars, clams, small fishes, crabs and anemones. We will also watch for ducks, gulls, bald eagles and other birds. If time permits, we might check out the sensitive ecosystem of the upper beach zone, with interesting plants like dune grass, sea rocket, silver burweed and large-headed sedge.
Sand Dollar
Meeting Place (End of Windslow Rd):
From Courtenay: follow Ryan Rd till you get to the very end (at the base) and turn right on Military Row. Follow along till you get to the round-about and turn left (Knight Rd). Keep going for a while, you’ll pass the airport (on your left) and a number of farms. Continue along Knight Rd till you come to Kye Bay Rd and turn left. It’s the last, and only street, before the hill down to the water at Pt. Holmes. Follow Kye Bay Rd. down the hill then turn left on Windslow Rd. and follow it to the end.
