Our second walk of the season still has space, happening this Saturday April 25th. See this link to register: form.jotform.com/260898953951...

Our fifth annual photo contest is now open, with over $1,500 in prizes. Pros and beginners alike are invited to submit outdoor photos of native species or landscapes, taken within our region. cvlandtrust.ca/photocontest/

38 Days to Middle Earth! - Cumberland Community Forest Society We have just 38 days left in our campaign to secure project funds for Middle Earth! Over the last 6 weeks we have secured $40,000 in community donations (WOW)

Together, the community is helping this forest grow old. Please consider a donation to the CCFS's Middle Earth campaign. www.cumberlandforest.com/42-days-to-m...

Our first walk of the season! Please join us by registering here: form.jotform.com/260855282123...

Sign up for a guided walk this weekend. Vanier Nature Park is home to a small grove of Garry oak trees which is being stewarded by Comox Valley Nature. comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/vanier...

Comox Valley Nature is hosting a series of events to celebrate their 60th anniversary. See all events here: comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/events/

From our partner in conservation, Comox Valley Nature: the public is invited to a series of guided walks in celebration of CVN's 60th anniversary! See their website to learn more: comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/events/
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Finding the Mother Tree - Comox Valley Nature 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. Participants will learn about the ec...

Comox Valley Nature is kicking off their Tree of the Year walk series on Sunday March 28th at Seal Bay Park from 11:00 – 12:30. The topic is “finding the mother tree”. While the walk is free, registration is required. Please see their website: comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/findin...

Protecting Middle Earth in 2026! - Cumberland Community Forest Society 2026 is shaping up to be another exciting year for the Cumberland Forest Community!

Why is it important to buy private forest land so it can be stewarded by the community? So many reasons. The countdown for the purchase of Middle Earth is on, and the Cumberland Community Forest Society is still accepting donations: www.cumberlandforest.com/protecting-m...

Mark your calendars for this cool upcoming event on World Water Day www.facebook.com/events/14856...

Pacific Herring Spawn and Nurseries The Coastal Forage Fish Network is gathering a public collection of Pacific herring spawn (or egg) locations. We are targeting Pacific herring, Clupea pallasii. We are looking for observations with ph...

The spawn is on! 🐟

As you encounter herring eggs, consider snapping a photo and uploading the observation to iNaturalist. Annotate your observations as “Life Stage --> egg” and your observation will be automatically captured under our iNaturalist project, Pacific Herring Spawn and Nurseries

From Vancouver Island to Howe Sound, spawning herring hit B.C.'s waters The B.C. coastline is on the verge of one of its biggest natural events of the year: the annual herring spawn.

Herring spawning is getting started; keep an eye out! www.timescolonist.com/local-news/f...

Events Archive - Comox Valley Land Trust Events Archive - Comox Valley Land Trust

Our work parties at qax mot are happening weekly through February and likely into March as well. The work is going very well, and we are so grateful for our many passionate volunteers! If you'd like to volunteer, please see more info on our website: cvlandtrust.ca/events/

North Island bats need people’s help - Comox Valley Record Biologists asking the public for reports of bats

You can help by keeping an eye out for bats and reporting them comoxvalleyrecord.com/2026/01/27/n...

After an excellent work party last weekend, we'd like to again invite people to come help at the qax mot forest restoration site. Work parties are happening over the next two Saturdays. See this link for more information and to RSVP: form.jotform.com/260256316944...

Protect Middle Earth  - Cumberland Community Forest Society In the spring of 2025, the CCFS launched a new purchase project to the east of the existing Cumberland Community Forest called Middle Earth, a 261 acre forest

The Cumberland Community Forest Society is fundraising to buy Middle Earth, a 261 acre forest next to the currently protected forest park. Please consider a donation www.cumberlandforest.com/help-us-save...

Learn about Tsolum River resilience at our January general meeting - Comox Valley Nature Comox Valley Nature invites its members and the public to CVN’s January general meeting. where you can hear the following keynote presentation by our guest speaker: Title: Tsolum River Watershed – Riv...

Learn about the history and health of the Tsolum River at the Comox Valley Nature AGM, Sunday January 25th, 3-5 p.m. at Comox United Church comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/learn-about-...

Forest restoration work in qax mot (Morrison headwaters) has begun. This is our first land stewardship project and we are thrilled about this new area of endeavor for our land trust. We are seeking volunteers to help with understory restoration beginning in January.

As a result of our successful land acquisitions, we are now becoming land stewards. Our inaugural efforts are focused on improving forest health in the Morrison Creek Headwaters. An exciting forest restoration demonstration project will bring biodiversity back to third growth plantations.

The Comox Valley Conservation Partnership's 2026 calendar is now for sale! Proceeds benefit conservation in the valley cvlandtrust.ca/annual-photo...

Fiesta is coming up! The CVLT will be there with the 2026 conservation calendars, come say hi! fiestaworldcraftbazaar.org

Join us on a guided walk with Kathryn Clouston of the Morrison Creek Streamkeepers. Sunday November 9th from 12:45 to 3:00 p.m. Registration is required! Register here: form.jotform.com/253006858115...

Bat week continues in the Comox Valley. Read on to learn about various events. comoxvalleyrecord.com/2025/10/27/b...

Lecture: Bats in our Midst www.facebook.com/events/11670...

www.bcmarinetrails.org/courtenay-ri...

Forage Fish Feature - Fall 2025 - Project Watershed Sun, sand, and… fish eggs? There’s more going on at the beach than meets the eye! Unlike most fish, surf smelt and Pacific sand lance lay their eggs right on sandy beaches.

Project Watershed continues to lead in science efforts in the Valley. Here's a good read about their forage fish program: projectwatershed.ca/2025/10/16/f...

Come on up the creek and help plant!
So many salmon to see!

Happening THIS Sunday morning: This guided walk offers a chance to witness the spectacular annual salmon run while learning from local experts about the river’s unique ecology and history. Registration required: form.jotform.com/252895440700...

Thanks to the Courtenay Kiwanis Club for hosting CVLT Board Member John Dacombe this week.
It’s fun talking about land protection.

Comox Valley residents pull together against English Ivy The eradication project, called Pulling Together, is the brain child of local homeowner, Megan Ardyche, who contacted Comox Valley Nature’s Karen Cummins seeking her help

www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/community/co...