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SUMMARY:Nature Cowichan Speaker - Bears
DESCRIPTION:Come and listen as Helen Davis talks about Bears and Bear habitat which she has studied on Vancouver Island for over 30 years\, documenting more than 150 dens. Her work focuses on protecting bear denning trees\, which are essential for female bears and their cubs during the winter denning period. Her research and advocacy efforts have been crucial in addressing the “housing crisis” faced by coastal black bears\, who rely on large\, old trees for denning sites. Both in-person at Fish Health (1080 Wharncliffe Rd) bring a toonie for coffee\, and on zoom (email cvns@naturecowichan.net for the llink.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/nature-cowichan-speaker-bears/
LOCATION:Fish Health Building\, 1080 Wharncliffe Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, V9L2K7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Cowichan":MAILTO:cvns@naturecowichan.net
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SUMMARY:Work bee in Holland Creek
DESCRIPTION:Meetup is at the information hut on Methuen and 6th Ave. We will walk down the trail to the Yellow Archangel patch and do some clearing\, planting\, seed cleaning and propagation.  Dress for the weather and bring refreshments.  We can supply some gloves and tools but if you have trowels\, please bring them.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/work-bee-in-holland-creek/
LOCATION:Holland Creek\, 374 Dogwood Dr\,\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 0B9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Holland Creek":MAILTO:hollandcreekinvasives@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260206T090000
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SUMMARY:Reconciliation: Journey of our Generation Workship
DESCRIPTION:Full Day seminar awakening participants to the Indigenous Peoples journey.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/reconciliation-journey-of-our-generation-workship/
LOCATION:Cobble Hill Hall  3550 Watson Avenue  Cobble Hill\, BC V8H 4A8\, 3550 Watson Avenue\, Cobble Hill\, BC\, V8H 4A8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Quw'utsun' Cultural Connections Society":MAILTO:info@qccsociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260504T014536
CREATED:20250926T192152Z
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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 totrack 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-5/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T014536
CREATED:20260120T034158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T001656Z
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SUMMARY:iNaturalist workshop in Ladysmith
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Holland Creek in Ladysmith have organized this opportunity for folks to try out the iNaturalist app ahead of the Bioblitz in April. Come with the app loaded on your device or come 30 minutes early and we can help you load it. This is a beginner-friendly workshop to introduce you to the iNaturalist app – a powerful citizen science tool used to identify plants\, animals\, and fungi in your area. Learn how to make observations\, upload photos\, and contribute to global biodiversity data and local BioBlitz and restoration work. Perfect for nature lovers\, families\, and curious minds of all ages. Bring your smartphone or tablet charged and ready to play! Register online via Rec Cowichan using code 109641 or phone FJCC at 250.245.6424 to book your spot
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/inaturalist-for-nature-workshop/
LOCATION:Frank Jameson Community Centre\, 810 6th Ave\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 1A2\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Holland Creek":MAILTO:hollandcreekinvasives@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T203000
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CREATED:20260207T220837Z
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SUMMARY:Contemplative Forestry Talk - Dr. Jason Brown (SFU)
DESCRIPTION:The current conversation about forests and forestry is often polarized\, and these strong feelings about forest management are rooted in our worldviews. Each of us sees forests through the lens of our culture and knowledge paradigm. During this workshop\, participants will explore a contemplative approach to forestry as a middle way between extremes. “Contemplative” has many meanings but is often associated with silent meditation and spirituality. A contemplative forestry however\, does not take a “hands off” view of forest management\, rather it 1) values manual work as a form of spiritual practice\, 2) is willing to allow forests to “speak” for themselves\, 3) is humble enough to admit that there are some aspects of life we don’t have words or concepts for\, and 4) sees forestry as a mutually beneficial\, place-based vocation. Participants are invited to bring their ideas\, opinions\, experiences\, stories\, and tall tales. Sign up for the link at: Ecoforestry.ca/events
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/contemplative-forestry-talk-dr-jason-brown-sfu/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecoforestry Institute Society":MAILTO:info@ecoforestry.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T120000
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SUMMARY:Weekend Work bee in Holland Creek
DESCRIPTION:Meetup is at the trailhead on Dogwood Drive. If you are new to the group please come 30 minutes early and so we can provide orientation. We will continue removing English ivy and other invasives from Holland Creek.   Dress for the weather and bring refreshments.  We can supply some gloves and tools but if you have snippers\, please bring them.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/weekend-work-bee-in-holland-creek/
LOCATION:Holland Creek\, 374 Dogwood Dr\,\, Ladysmith\, BC\, V9G 0B9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Holland Creek":MAILTO:hollandcreekinvasives@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T090000
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SUMMARY:Cowichan Stewardship Round Table
DESCRIPTION:CSRT meetings on the third Tuesday of the month are both in-person and on zoom. Everyone welcome! 9:00-10:45 round-the-table update from each person about topics related to the Cowichan River by their organizations. But you can just listen\, or speak as an individual too if you like.  11:00-12:00 speaker presentation. Please feel free to come and go at anytime. The Roundtable works together in a collaborative\, kind and respectful manner at all times. The agenda timing is only approximate. Speaker for this month is: Todd Carnahan\, FireSmart\, Emergency Management Cowichan\, speaking on “How our Community is Preparing for Wildfire”
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cowichan-stewardship-round-table-2/
LOCATION:Fish Health Building\, 1080 Wharncliffe Road\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, V9L2K7\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Stewardship Round Table":MAILTO:cowichanstewardshiproundtable@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T014536
CREATED:20260208T010306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T010811Z
UID:37972-1771356600-1771362000@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:NC Speaker: Nature's Recovery at Mt. St. Helens-Joseph Antos
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Joseph Antos was studying population dynamics of a tree species in the Cascade Mountains in 1980 when his Ph.D. project area was suddenly blown up by a volcano! Undaunted\, he switched to studying the effects of tephra (volcanic ash) deposits on forest understories at Mount St. Helens. Four decades of subsequent work there\, and in related studies\, has resulted in a substantial increase of understanding about how forest understory plants respond to disturbance.  This talk will be on zoom-only. Please email cvns@naturecowichan.net for the link. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/nc-speaker-natures-recovery-at-mt-st-helens-joseph-antos/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Cowichan":MAILTO:cvns@naturecowichan.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260219T210000
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CREATED:20260207T222645Z
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UID:37963-1771527600-1771534800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Nature Nanaimo Zoom talk on VI Snorkeling
DESCRIPTION:Snorkelling Adventures Around Vancouver Island and The Gulf Islands – With Sara Ellison \n\n\n\n\n\nAlthough BC is a well known scuba diving location\, it is less appreciated that the vast majorityof these species can be found in the inter-tidal and shallow sub-tidal zones that are accessible to snorkellers.  In this talk Sara will share her adventures and experiences\, explaining the gear you need\, the kinds of critters you will see and her personal top picks for places to go to see our wondrous wildlife. \nBy trade\, Sara Ellison is an astrophysicist and an international leader in the field of galaxy evolution.  She is also a keen athlete and world traveller\, but having snorkelled all around the world\, BC is her favourite place to go for a swim!  In 2023\, Sara published “Snorkelling Adventures Around Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands: The Ultimate Guide”\, which was a #1 bestseller on the BCbooklist. \nFor the zoom link\, please email info@naturenanaimo.ca
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/nature-nanaimo-zoom-talk-on-vi-snorkeling/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260223T203000
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CREATED:20260212T015417Z
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UID:37973-1771873200-1771878600@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:CWB Speakers Series: Healthy watersheds need healthy forests
DESCRIPTION:Watersheds in our region are blanketed with rich coastal forests. These forests have changed rapidly over the past few centuries of colonial influence. Trees have been felled to support economic development\, and most primary ecosystems have been converted to tree plantations\, agricultural lands\, and urban communities. \nJoin us at our next Speakers Series event\, this time with forester and landscape analyst\, Dave Daust\, who will draw from previous work to map high value forest areas across the province to illustrate targets for biodiversity and ecosystem health. He will also share watershed health indicators from work he’s contributed to in BC’s interior\, draw from his experiences with the Old Growth Technical Advisory Panel and the reception of the A New Future for Old Forests Strategic Review\, and discuss the inseparability of forest and water systems.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/cwb-speakers-series-healthy-watersheds-need-healthy-forests/
LOCATION:VIU Cowichan Campus\, 2011 University Way\, North Cowichan\, British Columbia\, V9L 0C7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T120000
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CREATED:20260112T213553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T000940Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer at Maple Bay Garry Oak Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Spend a few hours helping with maintenance in one of the Valley’s largest and best examples of a Garry Oak ecosystem. Planting natives\, pulling invasives or just working gently in the nursery.  Pubic access is prohibited otherwise\, so this is a chance to learn and reflect on a time when the valley was covered by this ecotype. Please try to RSVP to: info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/volunteer-garry-oak-preserve/
LOCATION:Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve\, AitkenRoad\, Duncan\, BC\, V9L 5S1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Community Land Trust":MAILTO:info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T014536
CREATED:20260126T232850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T232850Z
UID:37953-1772099100-1772110800@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Maple Mountain-Broom Pull
DESCRIPTION:Spend a few hours on the south side of Maple Mountain tending to one of the nicest\, wild Garry Oak patches in the Six-Mountains Forest. Please sign up in advance at: info@cowichanlandtrust.ca and meet at the Maple Bay tennis courts for the short hike up to the site. Gloves and tools provided if needed.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/maple-mountain-broom-pull-2/
LOCATION:Andy Hutchins Park\, 964 Herd Road\, Maple Bay\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Community Land Trust":MAILTO:info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T014536
CREATED:20260126T233137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T233137Z
UID:37955-1772185500-1772197200@www.naturecowichan.net
SUMMARY:Maple Mountain-Broom Pull
DESCRIPTION:Spend a few hours on the south side of Maple Mountain tending to one of the nicest\, wild Garry Oak patches in the Six-Mountains Forest. Please sign up in advance at: info@cowichanlandtrust.ca and meet at the Maple Bay tennis courts for the short hike up to the site. Gloves and tools provided if needed.
URL:https://www.naturecowichan.net/event/maple-mountain-broom-pull-3/
LOCATION:Andy Hutchins Park\, 964 Herd Road\, Maple Bay\, Duncan\, British Columbia\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Cowichan Community Land Trust":MAILTO:info@cowichanlandtrust.ca
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