Comox Valley Land Trust

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...

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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

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The finale of the One Spot Trail series! We’ll explore the railway history that shaped the Valley, the farming families who settled here, and how new parkland expansions are protecting biodiversity and strengthening community connections. Registration is required: form.jotform.com/252405108574...

Seven Comox Valley residents recognized for conservation leadership Seven Comox Valley residents were honoured by the Comox Valley Land Trust (CVLT) for their contributions to conservation and land stewardship.

Seven Comox Valley residents recognized for conservation leadership
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Get Tickets – 6th Annual Cumberland Fungus Fest Early Bird Weekend Passes are SOLD OUTJoin us for the Cumberland Forest’s 6th Annual Cumberland Fungus Fest. This interdisciplinary celebration of all things fungus (and forest ecology) features talks...

Fungus Fest by the Cumberland Community Forest Society is on from October 2-5. Get your tickets here! cumberlandforest.tickit.ca/events/30276

The Millard-Piercy Watershed Stewards were proud to receive the 2025 Keeping It Living Award from Project Watershed. They were selected for their long-term commitment to the health of the Millard-Piercy Watershed. Read more here: projectwatershed.ca/2025/09/18/p...

Salmon wait for more rain as river levels remain low Salmon enhancement groups sustained fall rains are needed to allow salmon to start moving to their spawning grounds.

Good news piece on low river flows cheknews.ca/salmon-wait-...

This year's walk will be from Harmston Park, down 5th Street to Lewis Park. The walk will start at 10 a.m.

Hosted by MIKI'SIW Metis Association

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Invasive ivy pulling group breaks out the gardening gloves in Courtenay Pulling together can be surprisingly satisfying

Comox Valley Nature is inviting the community to participate in an invasive English Ivy pull in the Dogwood Park/Rotary Trail area. Sept. 27, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Participants will meet at the 21st Street entrance to the trail, just off Piercy Avenue. www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/community/in...

Get your tickets today! cumberlandforest.tickit.ca/events/30276

Family Watershed Day returns to Puntledge Park The community invited to celebrate with various activities

Family Watershed Day September 20th at Puntledge Park www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/community/fa...

Come one and all to the 4th annual Family Watershed Day!
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