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SUMMARY:Mini Bee School
DESCRIPTION:VIU and the Native Bee Society of BC are Proud to partner this spring to bring you another Mini Bee School at the Cowichan Campus in Duncan. Have you always wanted to know how to ID the amazing diversity of bees buzzing around your flowers? Where do they nest\, what do they eat\, and how can you support them? Join our Bee Biology and Identification workshop! This two-day session will start in the classroom to provide you with identification strategies for common native bees\, as well as in-depth information on their nesting\, overwintering\, and flower preferences! The following day we will go on a “Bee Quest”\, exploring local natural areas and observing bees and their habitat in the field. This workshop is suitable for beginner to intermediate students and will focus on recognizing common bumble bee species and common solitary bee genera. We will be examining bee specimens using low magnification digital microscopes\, focusing on features that can be observed in the field and in photographs. In the field we will discuss the use of iNaturalist and the NBSBC’s BC Bee Atlas as tools for supporting native bees. We will also look for examples of important native bee habitat features and discuss practical habitat conservation measures that community members can take. Guest Instructor: Jade Lee \nDay one of this workshop will be held at the Cowichan campus in room 130  May 9\, 2026  | 9 am to 4:30 pm \nDay two will be at Providence Farm May 10\, 2026  | 10 am to 3 pm \nBursaries available for low income individuals\, please email nbsbc@bcnativebees.org to request a bursary. Registration is being handled through VIU. Click the RSVP button to register or follow this link and you will be redirected to VIU’s Agricultural Workshops page. Please scroll down until you find Bee Biology and Identification to complete your registration.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/mini-bee-school/
LOCATION:VIU Cowichan Campus\, 2011 University Way\, North Cowichan\, British Columbia\, V9L 0C7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Native Bee Society of BC":MAILTO:bcnativebees@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Coastal Bird Count-Citizen Science
DESCRIPTION:Young and old\, novice and pro birders are all welcome to join in the Coastal Bird Counts at high tide on the second Sunday of each month. The route is along a nice flat track. Sea lions tend to be an added attraction for the first few months. Later on\, the Great Blue Herons at the Rookery are fun to watch as well. Surveys began in 1999 and provide valuable data to Birds Canada to track the health of our coastal habitats. Check their Coastal Bird Survey Newsletter at https://www.birdscanada.org/bccws_newsletters. If you want to\nborrow some binoculars and give it a try please email me at\nkathrynmariec@gmail.com. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/coastal-bird-count-citizen-science-8/
LOCATION:Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre\, 1845 Cowichan Bay Road\, Cowichan Bay\, British Columbia\, V0R1N0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Cowichan":MAILTO:cvns@naturecowichan.net
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SUMMARY:Mothers Day Tea at Wildwood
DESCRIPTION:What’s better to celebrate Mother’s Day than a classic and cozy tea time? Maybe spending time outdoors learning about harvesting plants for making tea\, followed by a relaxing afternoon in the Wildwood Homestead with homemade treats? Join us for a walk through our trails to learn about which native plants can be sustainably harvested for a delicious and healthy tea and finish up at the Homestead to enjoy some Wildwood tea and homemade goodies. A naturalist will be providing games and crafts for your kids aged 5-12 so you can relax\, kid-free\, inside the cozy Homestead lounge or at the idyllic lakeside. \nPlan to arrive around 12:45\, and park in the main parking lot as you turn off 2929 Crane Road onto the property. Walk down the drive to the Visitor Centre where our naturalists will be waiting for you. There are 2 outhouses\, one being accessible to wheelchairs. You will be outdoors for the first hour of the event\, and will be walking on forest trails. On the trails\, there’s a small downhill slope in the forest and a bigger slope up the gravel path. There is a four-step staircase to get into the Homestead\, where the second half of the event will be with a proper bathroom. Please note that cell service is limited. No dogs please. What to bring: Sturdy footwear\, Clothing layers (Keep in mind it is always a few degrees cooler in the forest)\, Water\, A phone or camera will come handy. \nContact us at education@ecoforestry.ca. \nKids 5-12 are free.  Register online at the website please.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/mothers-day-tea-at-wildwood/
LOCATION:Wildwood\, 2929 Crane Rd\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1C4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecoforestry Institute Society":MAILTO:info@ecoforestry.ca
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