Victoria Natural History Society – To know nature, and keep it worth knowing

To know nature & keep it worth knowing

The Victoria Natural History Society is a volunteer-run organization where members can share and develop their interest in nature.

Email

members@vicnhs.bc.ca

Address

P.O.Box 24061, Royal Oak, Victoria, BC, V8Z 7E7

About

Charitable Registration 119284347 RT0001

Victoria Natural
History Society

Sharing a love of nature since 1944

Field Trips & Events

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The Victoria Natural History Society (VNHS) formed in 1944 and currently has about 750 members. We are a volunteer-run organization. Members have developed their interest in nature in a wide variety of ways—some are professional biologists, others are students, most are amateur or volunteer naturalists. VNHS provides an opportunity for those interested in the natural world to come together to share their ideas and experiences.

The Victoria Natural History Society offers many field trips and presentations each month for its members. Note that while evening presentations are open to the public, field trips are designed for members. Guests may join for up to three trips, after which they are expected to join the Society. If you like what you see, please support VNHS by becoming a member and/or making a donation.

The primary objectives of the Society are:

To stimulate active interest in natural history
To study and protect flora and fauna and their habitats
To work with other societies and like bodies having interests in common with this Society.

POPULAR ITEMS

Calendar

Rare Bird Alert

Butterfly Count

Become a Member

Invertebrate Alert

Christmas Bird Count

Free Nature Programs for Schools

Nature Guide Available

Social Media

TWITTER

Questions, answers, and all interesting things of nature in 140 characters or less

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FLICKR

View some of our members incredible nature photography, and share your own too

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Calendar

April 10, 2020

Satin Flowers and Birds at Juan de Fuca CANCELLED

April 10, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Greater Victoria Public Library - Juan de Fuca Branch, 1759 Island Hwy, Victoria, BC V9B 1J1, Canada

Good Friday, April 10
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
CANCELLED Satin Flowers and Birds at Juan de Fuca
This outing is a great chance to look at the Satin Flowers (Olsynium douglasii) and other early wildflowers without having to climb a big hill. It’s just a short easy walk up to enjoy the flowers as well as the birds who are telling us that spring is here in earnest. The Shooting Stars (Primula hendersonii), Blue-eyed Mary (Collinsia parviflora), Spring Gold (Lomatium utriculatum), Monkey Flowers (Mimulus alsinoides) and White Fawn Lilies (Erythronium oregonum) should be in bloom by now. It is also a great place to check out the birds at the same time, like the Yellow-rumped Warblers at the tops of the nearby trees.

Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre (Westshore Parks & Recreation), 1767 Old Island Highway. We will start from the end of the parking lot nearest to town. Contact Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca or (250) 721-0634 for more information.

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April 11, 2020

Birding at Rithet's Bog CANCELLED

April 11, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Dalewood Lane, Dalewood Ln, Victoria, BC V8X 5G6, Canada

FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
CANCELLED Birding at Rithet's Bog
Join us as we enjoy a birding walk along the level loop trail around the bog. Virginia Rails and Anna’s Hummingbirds, wetland-loving warblers, Swallows, migrating Teal and other ducks are all possibilities. There should be a number of early migrants around now as well as the considerable resident population of passerines.

Meet at 8:00 a.m. along Dalewood Lane (just off Chatterton Way) at the northwest corner of the Bog. Leader is Marie O’Shaughnessy. Call Marie at (250) 598-9680 or email Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca for more information.

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April 12, 2020

Early Spring Flowers and Birds CANCELLED

April 12, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Gore Park, 1018 Greig Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J6

FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2/3)
CANCELLED Early Spring Flowers and Birds at Gore and Oak Haven Parks

What better way to take an early walk on Easter Sunday than in these two delightful Saanich Peninsula parks with their exquisite spring wildflowers and plenty of birds. To allow more people to partake in the level section in Gore Park, we will do this park first. Oak Haven Park has a climb to the summit, but it is not terribly strenuous or long.

Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the entrance to Gore Park. To reach Gore Park, proceed along Benvenuto Dr towards Butchart Gardens. Turn right on Amwell Dr. Follow Amwell Dr to reach Greig Rd. Turn right to the park entrance on the right. We usually walk to Oak Haven from Gore Park and return. Call Rick at (250) 885-2454 or email Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca for more information.

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