• Fanny Bay Salmon Enhancement Society Hatchery Work Parties

    September 27, 2023  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    8425 Berray Rd, Fanny Bay, BC V0R 1W0, Canada

    Contact JudyAckinclose for more information at [email protected]

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  • Cumberland Fungus Fest

    September 28, 2023  9:00 am - September 30, 2023  9:00 pm
    Cumberland (see info below)

    Join the Cumberland Community Forest Society for the 4th annual interdiscipinary celebration of all things ‘shrooms! Cumberland Fungus Fest features four days of fantastic fungus fun.
    Book readings, films, poetry, programs, fungus food, cultivation kits and workshops, indigenous connections, guided walks, informative talk, art events, kids programming and more…
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    Interesting in getting involved as a workshop leader, speaker, guide, resource or community partner! Let’s talk! Message [email protected]
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    Stay tuned for speaker and workshop announcements, registration opening dates and more!

    https://www.cumberlandforest.com/forest-event/4th-annual-cumberland-fungus-fest/

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  • Cumberland Fungus Fest

    September 28, 2023  9:00 am - September 30, 2023  9:00 pm
    Cumberland (see info below)

    Join the Cumberland Community Forest Society for the 4th annual interdiscipinary celebration of all things ‘shrooms! Cumberland Fungus Fest features four days of fantastic fungus fun.
    Book readings, films, poetry, programs, fungus food, cultivation kits and workshops, indigenous connections, guided walks, informative talk, art events, kids programming and more…
    *************
    Interesting in getting involved as a workshop leader, speaker, guide, resource or community partner! Let’s talk! Message [email protected]
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    Stay tuned for speaker and workshop announcements, registration opening dates and more!

    https://www.cumberlandforest.com/forest-event/4th-annual-cumberland-fungus-fest/

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  • MARS Visitor Centre

    September 29, 2023  10:00 am - October 1, 2023  4:00 pm
    1331 Williams Beach Rd, Merville, BC V0R 2M0, Canada

    The visitor centre is open for drop ins.  For more info and to book a tour of the animal hospital and ambassador birds go to:
    https://marswildliferescue.com/mars-visitor-centre/mars-visitor-centre-faq/

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  • Cumberland Fungus Fest

    September 28, 2023  9:00 am - September 30, 2023  9:00 pm
    Cumberland (see info below)

    Join the Cumberland Community Forest Society for the 4th annual interdiscipinary celebration of all things ‘shrooms! Cumberland Fungus Fest features four days of fantastic fungus fun.
    Book readings, films, poetry, programs, fungus food, cultivation kits and workshops, indigenous connections, guided walks, informative talk, art events, kids programming and more…
    *************
    Interesting in getting involved as a workshop leader, speaker, guide, resource or community partner! Let’s talk! Message [email protected]
    *************
    Stay tuned for speaker and workshop announcements, registration opening dates and more!

    https://www.cumberlandforest.com/forest-event/4th-annual-cumberland-fungus-fest/

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  • MARS Visitor Centre

    September 29, 2023  10:00 am - October 1, 2023  4:00 pm
    1331 Williams Beach Rd, Merville, BC V0R 2M0, Canada

    The visitor centre is open for drop ins.  For more info and to book a tour of the animal hospital and ambassador birds go to:
    https://marswildliferescue.com/mars-visitor-centre/mars-visitor-centre-faq/

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  • Fanny Bay Salmon Enhancement Society Hatchery Work Parties

    September 30, 2023  10:00 am - 10:30 am
    8425 Berray Rd, Fanny Bay, BC V0R 1W0, Canada

    Contact JudyAckinclose for more information at [email protected]

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  • Workshop: Freshwater Aquatic Plants and Algae (Intro to Subalpine Waterbodies)

    October 1, 2023
    Registration and Infor below, Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre, Nordic Dr, Comox-Strathcona C, BC V0P 1N0, Canada

    REGISTRATION REQUIRED

    SUMMER PROGRAMS: SWI WORKSHOP SERIES 2023 “DISCOVERING OUR BIODIVERSITY”

    The Workshop Series “Discovering our Biodiversity” will run through the summer season, from late June to the beginning of October, exploring the natural world of the subalpine in Strathcona Provincial Park, from scientific and artistic perspectives. These one or two day workshops will be conducted in Paradise Meadows, partially in the Ruth Masters Nature Hall (SPWC lower floor) and partially out in Strathcona Provincial Park. Topics range from basic plant identification to more intensive examination of lichens or grasses. Additionally, creative writing and water-colour painting classes inspire wilderness exploration into further dimensions of the subalpine environment.

    Each workshop will be limited to 15 participants; the cost will vary between $10 and $50. Preregistration is required, with acceptance on a first paid, first served basis. Below is a calendar of Workshop Dates. Details of cost, start times and other specifics will be included when the events are announced individually. For more information please contact us at [email protected]

    WORKSHOP CALENDAR

    • June 25 iNaturalist (Basic Species ID & Beginner’s Guide )
      Leader : Loys Maingon
      Cost: $10
    • July 8 Plant Identification (Subalpine Plant ID in Paradise Meadows)
      Leaders: Loys & Alison Maingon
      Cost: $25
    • July 22 Lichens (Basic Field Identification and Intro to the Lichens of Strathcona Provincial Park)
      Leader: Loys Maingon
      Cost: $50 (includes the $30 copy of the SWI Field Guide to Basic Lichens of SPP)
    • Aug. 12 Inspired by Wilderness (Creating Poetry in a Mountain Landscape)
      Leader: Claire Gordon
      Cost: $25
    • Aug.26-27 Grasses (ID of Subalpine Grasses )
      Leader: Sarah Cooke
      Cost: $40
    • Sept. 9 The Magic of Watercolour (Demo & Workshop using Watercolour)
      Leader: James McBeath
      Cost: $25
    • Sept. 16 Mycology (The Mysterious World of Fungi – Session on Identification, Photography and Forays in the Park)
      Leaders: Andy MacKinnon, Kem Luther, Juliet Pendray, Thom O’Dell, James Holkko.
      Cost: $50 (Includes Sept 16th & 17th)
    • Sept. 17 Mycology Hike (Exploring the Mycology of the Old Growth around Divers Lake)
      Leaders: Loys and Alison Maingon
    • Oct. 1 Freshwater Aquatic Plants and Algae (Intro to Subalpine Waterbodies)
      Leader: Loys Maingon
      Cost: $25

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  • MARS Visitor Centre

    September 29, 2023  10:00 am - October 1, 2023  4:00 pm
    1331 Williams Beach Rd, Merville, BC V0R 2M0, Canada

    The visitor centre is open for drop ins.  For more info and to book a tour of the animal hospital and ambassador birds go to:
    https://marswildliferescue.com/mars-visitor-centre/mars-visitor-centre-faq/

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