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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
April 2, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING Meets every Tuesday at the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 a.m., rain or shine. Birding activities take place at various locations around Greater Victoria.
For more information call Bill Dancer at 250-721-5273 or Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634. Novice and experienced VNHS members all welcome.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
April 3, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Walks are generally led by Victoria Natural History Society members. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is at 3873 Swan Lake Road, off Ralph Street. Note that the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Store in Shelbourne Plaza posts the bird reports from the Sunday walk.
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Birding at Rithet's Bog
Birding at Rithet's Bog
April 6, 2019 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Dalewood Lane, Dalewood Ln, Victoria, BC V8X 5G6, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
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 birds. 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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Satin Flowers and Birds at Juan de Fuca
Satin Flowers and Birds at Juan de Fuca
April 7, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, 1767 Island Hwy, Victoria, BC V9B 1J1, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
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 and 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 like the Yellow-rumped Warbler 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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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
April 7, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Walks are generally led by Victoria Natural History Society members. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is at 3873 Swan Lake Road, off Ralph Street. Note that the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Store in Shelbourne Plaza posts the bird reports from the Sunday walk.
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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
April 9, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING Meets every Tuesday at the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 a.m., rain or shine. Birding activities take place at various locations around Greater Victoria.
For more information call Bill Dancer at 250-721-5273 or Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634. Novice and experienced VNHS members all welcome.
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In Search of the Real Wolf
In Search of the Real Wolf
April 9, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Fraser Building, Fraser Bldg, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
NATURAL HISTORY NIGHT
As our territories increasingly overlap and our interactions with wolves grow evermore frequent, author Paula Wild examines the evolving relationship between humans and wolves in her new book, Return of the Wolf: Conflict and Coexistence. In a presentation featuring stunning images and incredible stories, Wild weaves together everything from natural history and interviews with conservationists to centuries-old mysteries and legends from around the world, and traces attitudes toward wolves that once led to near-extinction.
We meet in Room 159 of the Fraser Building, UVic at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Note: UVic parking is $3.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
April 10, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Walks are generally led by Victoria Natural History Society members. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is at 3873 Swan Lake Road, off Ralph Street. Note that the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Store in Shelbourne Plaza posts the bird reports from the Sunday walk.
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Birding Royal Roads & Esquimalt Lagoon
Birding Royal Roads & Esquimalt Lagoon
April 13, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Esquimalt Lagoon, Victoria, BC, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 3)
Join Dannie Carsen for a birding walk around Esquimalt Lagoon. We should see a good variety of migrating shorebirds and passerines. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at the south end of Esquimalt Lagoon by the washrooms. This is about a five-hour walk. Bring a drink and a snack if you wish. Esquimalt Lagoon is on Ocean Blvd, off the Old Island Highway. Contact Dannie at (250) 544-2117 or email Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca for more information.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
April 14, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Walks are generally led by Victoria Natural History Society members. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is at 3873 Swan Lake Road, off Ralph Street. Note that the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Store in Shelbourne Plaza posts the bird reports from the Sunday walk.
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28th Annual Camas Day
28th Annual Camas Day
April 14, 2019 @ 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Beacon Hill Park, 100 Cook St, Victoria, BC V8V, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
For the past 28 years, the Friends of Beacon Hill Park Society and the Victoria Natural History Society have co-sponsored this event in Beacon Hill Park. Each year, there is a wide choice of hourly walks starting with birding at 7 a.m. till early afternoon. Themes such as Birds, Wildflowers, Archaeology, First Nations culture and other aspects of the Garry Oak Habitat will be covered. Final subjects and leaders are still not confirmed but you can check the Friends of Beacon Hill Park Society website (http://friendsofbeaconhillpark.ca ) for the typical schedule and talks. The website will be updated as soon as this year’s talks are finalized. For further information, email info@friendsofbeaconhillpark.ca or call 250-592-6659.
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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
April 16, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING Meets every Tuesday at the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 a.m., rain or shine. Birding activities take place at various locations around Greater Victoria.
For more information call Bill Dancer at 250-721-5273 or Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634. Novice and experienced VNHS members all welcome.
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The story of plant life on Earth
The story of plant life on Earth
April 16, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC V8X 3W1, Canada
BOTANY NIGHT
Ten million years per minute: The story of plant life on Earth
Land plants evolved roughly 500 million years ago. Since their humble beginnings, land plants have evolved roots, leaves, seeds, and diverse physiologies. Barbara Hawkins will discuss the morphological and anatomical developments in plants that have allowed them to diversify and cover most of the Earth’s land surface. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature House, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
April 17, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Walks are generally led by Victoria Natural History Society members. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is at 3873 Swan Lake Road, off Ralph Street. Note that the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Store in Shelbourne Plaza posts the bird reports from the Sunday walk.
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Flowers and Birds at Gore and Oak Haven Parks
Flowers and Birds at Gore and Oak Haven Parks
April 19, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Gore Nature Park, 1018 Greig Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J6, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2/3)
Early Spring Flowers and Birds at Gore and Oak Haven Parks
What better way to spend Good Friday 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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Jocelyn Hill Birds and Wildflowers
Jocelyn Hill Birds and Wildflowers
April 20, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
718 Emma Dixon Rd Victoria, BC V9B 6J3
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 4)
Enjoy all that Jocelyn Hill has to Offer
Join Rick to enjoy the wildflowers and the birds as well. Our goal is to see the gold stars (Crocidium multicaule) in bloom but we will not be disappointed if we miss them as there is an amazing array of other delights and great panoramic views from the ridge. We might see a Golden Eagle on the ridge or hear or see a Sooty Grouse. Please note the trail is steep and challenging but will be taken at a leisurely pace to enjoy the habitat. Bring a lunch and drinks. Meet there at 9:00 a.m. To reach the start, follow the Trans-Canada Highway to Millstream Rd exit. Follow signs to the Highlands and you will be on Millstream Rd. Continue to the junction with Millstream Lake Rd. Keep left to continue on Millstream Rd. Go past Lone Tree Hill Park on your right and watch for Emma Dixon Rd on the left. The trail head is on Millstream Rd just past that intersection. Park on the right-hand-side of the road. Call Rick at (250) 885-2454 or email Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca for more information.
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Leisurely Walk up Lone Tree Hill
Leisurely Walk up Lone Tree Hill
April 21, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lone Tree Hill Regional Park - Main Parking Lot, 1452 Millstream Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 6G1, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 3)
This little knoll is a treasure trove of spring wildflowers and interesting birds. The trail is a gradual climb but we take it at a leisurely pace to enjoy the habitat. It’s also a good opportunity on the way up to practice listening for the different birds. As well as the residents, a few of the migrating birds are back on the hill by now. We should be able to enjoy the returning Orange-crowned Warbler singing his heart out. It’s a bit early for the full diversity of plant species but it’s fun to see which flowers are the early ones in the long progression of blooms that we enjoy in Victoria. We also get to take in the fantastic views from this high viewpoint when we reach the top. Starts at 9:00 a.m. To get to the park, follow the Trans-Canada Highway to Millstream Rd exit. Follow signs to the Highlands and you will be on Millstream Rd. Continue to the junction with Millstream Lake Rd. Keep left to continue on Millstream Rd to the park entrance on the right. Contact Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca or (250) 721-0634 for more information.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
April 21, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Walks are generally led by Victoria Natural History Society members. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is at 3873 Swan Lake Road, off Ralph Street. Note that the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Store in Shelbourne Plaza posts the bird reports from the Sunday walk.
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Wildflowers and Birds at Mill Hill
Wildflowers and Birds at Mill Hill
April 22, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mill Hill Park, Atkins Ave. Colwood, BC
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 3/4)
Magnificent Wildflowers and Birds at Mill Hill
Enjoy a visit to Mill Hill for an excellent spring show of wildflowers and also listen for the birds as you climb through the varying habitats. Soak up the colours of spring as the progression of wildflowers gets well underway for another year. It’s also a good place to check for birds as you look down over the tree canopy near the top. Note that the route is steep and also rough on the way down but will be taken at a leisurely pace to enjoy the habitat.
Meet at the Mill Hill Regional Park information kiosk at 9:00 a.m. To get to the park, take the Colwood exit off the Trans-Canada Highway and follow the Old Island Highway for a short distance. Turn right at the traffic light at Six Mile Road just before the bridge, then left on to Atkins Road. Turn left at the four-way intersection to continue on Atkins Avenue that leads to the park entrance on the right. Call Rick at (250) 885-2454 or email Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca for more information.
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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
April 23, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING Meets every Tuesday at the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 a.m., rain or shine. Birding activities take place at various locations around Greater Victoria.
For more information call Bill Dancer at 250-721-5273 or Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634. Novice and experienced VNHS members all welcome.
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Macaulay Point intertidal walk
Macaulay Point intertidal walk
April 23, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Esquimalt Anglers Assn, 1101 Munro St, Victoria, BC V9A 5P2, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 3)
We will meet at the Fleming Beach boat launch parking lot at the foot of Lampson St. in Esquimalt at 12:00 noon and walk out to the rocky intertidal zone on the point. The footing can be slippery and wet so please wear appropriate shoes or rubber boots. The 2 ft tide should expose many of the common critters and hopefully, some rarer species. For more information contact Phil Lambert 250-477-5922.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
April 24, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Walks are generally led by Victoria Natural History Society members. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is at 3873 Swan Lake Road, off Ralph Street. Note that the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Store in Shelbourne Plaza posts the bird reports from the Sunday walk.
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The Old Man and the Vultures
The Old Man and the Vultures
April 24, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Room 159, Fraser Building, University of Victoria
BIRDERS’ NIGHT
Pender Island’s Dave Manning, a birder for over 50 years, became hooked on vultures when he stumbled upon a Turkey Vulture chick peeking from its nest cave. His program includes the three vultures of North America, with a special emphasis on a Turkey Vulture nest site he monitored from mating to fledging of the chick and migration of the family. He has recently published a book on his experiences with these often misunderstood birds. We meet in Room 159 of the Fraser Building, UVic at 7:30 p.m. Come early to socialize! Presentation begins after VNHS announcements and coffee. Everyone is welcome. Note: UVic parking is $3.
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Saturday Birding: Blenkinsop Lake
Saturday Birding: Blenkinsop Lake
April 27, 2019 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Don Mann Excavating Ltd., 4098 Lochside Dr, Victoria, BC V8X 2C8, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2/3)
Birding Along Lochside Trail at Blenkinsop Lake
Join our leader Kevin Slagboom on a walk along Lochside Trail in the Blenkinsop Lake area. We will check to see if migrants such as swallows, warblers or maybe an early Black-headed Grosbeak have joined the residents such as Cooper’s Hawks and Downy Woodpeckers. If we try to spot these birds before the leaves fill in completely, they might be easier to see, but each year is different. If it’s a nice day, we will continue along Lohbrunner Road to the lower reaches of Mount Douglas and walk back south through the park to reach Mt Douglas Cross Road, which will take us back to where we started. Meet at 7:30 a.m. opposite Don Mann Trucking on Lochside Drive (off Cedar Hill Cross Road). Call Rick at (250) 885-2454 or email Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca for more information.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks
Swan Lake Bird Walks
April 28, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Bring your binoculars and walking shoes and meet in the parking lot for this informal and informative walk around the lake area. Walks are generally led by Victoria Natural History Society members. Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary is at 3873 Swan Lake Road, off Ralph Street. Note that the Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Store in Shelbourne Plaza posts the bird reports from the Sunday walk.
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James Bay's Urban Forest
James Bay's Urban Forest
April 28, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irving Park, Michigan and Menzies, Victoria, BC
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
Walking Around James Bay's Urban Forest
Join us on a walk around these old heavily-treed James Bay streets with arborist Michael Marcucci. We’ll talk about how these street trees add to the important Urban Forest in our area. These trees will be mostly non-natives but we will talk about the benefits and the challenges of trees in the urban environment. Michael will also encourage us to put on our "tree goggles" and do some tree identification as well. Meet at 1:00 p.m. at Irving Park, Michigan at Menzies. Contact Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca or (250) 721-0634 for more information.
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How storms impact the coasts
How storms impact the coasts
April 29, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Fraser Building, Fraser Bldg, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
MARINE NIGHT
How storms impact the coasts
Dr. David Atkinson, Department of Geography at UVic, will discuss how storms affect the ocean and impact the coast. How does the nature of the coast—water depth, type of beach material, coast shape—affect how a storm can cause impact? What are special features of the Arctic coastal zone? Why are there bigger waves in winter? To hear the answers to these questions, meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 159, Fraser Building, UVic. Everyone welcome. Note UVic Parking is $3.
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Tuesday Birding
Tuesday Birding
April 30, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING Meets every Tuesday at the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 a.m., rain or shine. Birding activities take place at various locations around Greater Victoria.
For more information call Bill Dancer at 250-721-5273 or Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634. Novice and experienced VNHS members all welcome.
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