The SMWS salmon watch annual surveys have begun with the salmon returning to the watershed. Join us, on Wednesday mornings to complete salmon spawning surveys in the Somenos Watershed creeks....

Once a week over the winter a crew of people head out to a few spots around the Cowichan Valley to monitor and count swans and geese. Whether your new...

Part of the "Special Places" project. Meet near Maple Bay at Andy Hutchins park about 9:50am. We will take a short hike uphill to the location. Tools and gloves available,...

Megan writes: “I’ve spent the better part of a decade chasing the quiet mysteries of the natural world, often favouring the nocturnal. My work as a biologist has always been...

Part of the "Special Places" project. Meet near Maple Bay at Andy Hutchins park about 9:50am. We will take a short hike uphill to the location. Tools and gloves available,...

Examining how clearcuts affect watersheds. View the film "Trouble in the Headwaters" and then discuss the implications with Younes Alila (Hydrologist - UBC Forestry Faculty), Daniel J. Pierce (film maker)...

Hilary Emberton will speak and show slides of their recent trip to Tanzania. In-person at Fish Health building or on zoom (email cvns@naturecowichan.net for the link).

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...

Bernhard Juurlink is quickly becoming the local expert on bats and will talk about the numerous amazing qualities of these often forgotten creatures. Bring a toonie for coffee.

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...

James Thompson talks about Sea Otters and provides his wonderful photography. Non-members must email cvns@naturecowichan.net for the zoom link.