In 2007, thousands of juvenile coho salmon were discovered dead in Fish Gut Alley in Duncan. For nearly two decades, the reason remained a mystery. Today, we finally understand why. Join the CWB, Dr. Erik Krogh, Qutxulenuhw Tim Kulchyski, and Haley Tomlin, to learn about the case of 6PPD-Q, the toxic chemical found in tires...
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Join us for a collaboration event with the Cowichan Community Land Trust to pull invasive hawthorn, blackberry, and broom from the Somenos Garry Oak Protected Area. Learn about different removal methods and the uniqueness of the Garry oak ecosystems. You can expect to do some digging, cutting and moving of invasive plant material. Bring weather...
Nature Cowichan hosts Peter Ballin, Biologist and Director with BC Nature will speak on Turtles. This is a zoom-only event. Nature Cowichan members will receive the zoom link in their emails. Non-members must request the link by emailing cvns@naturecowichan.net
A Pro-D daycamp for kids ages 5-10. Lots of outdoor activities. Be sure to register in advance.
Join well known mycologists Andy and Kem for another great mushrooming romp. Worth it just to wonder in the big old trees. Perhaps even collect your own specimen to submit to the Mycomap project: The MycoMap Network Be sure to register in advance to save a spot!
Let's separate the fake news from the truth about some of the scarier forest animals!
For over a decade the Aerosmith Naturalists have hosted this festival at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. Presumeably the same location this year. Why not make a day of it?
Count the waterbirds for an hour along a 650 meter flat stretch of the Cowichan Bay waterfront. Meet at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Center, binoculars and spotting scopes helpful, Binos can be borrowed if requested in advance to kathrynmariec@gmail.com). Everyone welcome - just show up
Our November speaker will be Species-at-Risk Biologist Trudy Chatwin. More details are coming soon!
Count the waterbirds for an hour along a 650 meter flat stretch of the Cowichan Bay waterfront. Meet at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Center, binoculars and spotting scopes helpful, Binos can be borrowed if requested in advance to kathrynmariec@gmail.com). Everyone welcome - just show up This one is on a Monday rather than the usual...
Before our December Speakers Night, we'll be hosting a festive holiday market for groups and organizations working together for a healthier watershed! Enjoy some gingerbread cookies and holiday punch, while shopping around for some local stewardship 'swag' for your holiday gift list! The holiday market will be from 6-7pm and the lecture will be from...