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Swan Lake Bird Walks CANCELLED
Swan Lake Bird Walks CANCELLED
April 1, 2020 @ 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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Saturday Birding CANCELLED
Saturday Birding CANCELLED
April 4, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Victoria, BC, Canada
CANCELLED until further notice. Meets every Saturday morning, usually at 8:00 a.m., rain or shine. Check here on the Thursday/Friday before to find out the week’s time and location. Novice and experienced VNHS members all welcome. Non-members can participate up to three times, after which they are expected to join the Society.
For more details or to find out time & location if it is not described here, contact Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks CANCELLED
Swan Lake Bird Walks CANCELLED
April 5, 2020 @ 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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CANCELLED Monthly Butterfly Outing
CANCELLED Monthly Butterfly Outing
April 5, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Mount Tolmie Park, 3492 Mayfair Dr #3486, Victoria, BC V8P 4P9, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 2)
Monthly Butterfly Outing CANCELLED
Join us on our first monthly Butterfly outing. Each outing is intended to help us learn more about our local Butterflies. This count should have some spring butterflies. These outings are weather dependent. It needs to be warm and sunny to make them worthwhile. We will start at the top of Mount Tolmie (off Cedar Hill Cross Rd). Meet at 1:00 p.m. in the lot by the reservoir where we will have an initial look for Butterflies and then decide where to go from there. The meeting time may change. Check website closer to the date for updates. Contact Gordon Hart at (250) 721-1264 or butterflies@vicnhs.bc.ca for more information.
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Tuesday Birding CANCELLED
Tuesday Birding CANCELLED
April 7, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING Meets every Tuesday, one block south of the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 a.m., or at the foot of Bowker Ave at 9:30 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 CANCELLED
Swan Lake Bird Walks CANCELLED
April 8, 2020 @ 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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Satin Flowers and Birds at Juan de Fuca CANCELLED
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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Birding at Rithet's Bog CANCELLED
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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Early Spring Flowers and Birds CANCELLED
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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Swan Lake Bird Walks CANCELLED
Swan Lake Bird Walks CANCELLED
April 12, 2020 @ 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 CANCELLED
Wildflowers and Birds at Mill Hill CANCELLED
April 13, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
2234 Galloping Goose Trail, Victoria, BC V9B 6M8
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 3/4)
CANCELLED 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. We may also split up and some of us may take an easier shorter route.
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 CANCELLED
Tuesday Birding CANCELLED
April 14, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING Meets every Tuesday, one block south of the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 a.m., or at the foot of Bowker Ave at 9:30 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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CANCELLED Insects and Their Fungal Associates
CANCELLED Insects and Their Fungal Associates
April 14, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Room 159, Fraser Building, Fraser Bldg, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
NATURAL HISTORY NIGHT CANCELLED
Unsung Stories of Insects and Their Fungal Associates
Earth’s most diverse multi-cellular groups are largely unknown to science. Yet, what we do know of them is the stuff of dreams...and nightmares! Join Dr. Cara Gibson (scientist, educator and illustrator) to discover and delight in wondrous tales of insect-fungal symbiosis. Learn more about Cara's work on her website: http://www.CaraGibson.com
We meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 159, Fraser Building, UVic. Everyone welcome. Note UVic parking is $3.50.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks CANCELLED
Swan Lake Bird Walks CANCELLED
April 15, 2020 @ 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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Jocelyn Hill Birding CANCELLED
Jocelyn Hill Birding CANCELLED
April 18, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
700 Emma Dixon Rd, Victoria, BC V9B 6J3, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 4)
CANCELLED Enjoy all that Jocelyn Hill has to Offer
Join Rick to enjoy the wildflowers and the birds. 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.Saturday, April 18
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Swan Lake Bird Walks CANCELLED
Swan Lake Bird Walks CANCELLED
April 19, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC V8X 3W1, 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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Walk up Horth Hill CANCELLED
Walk up Horth Hill CANCELLED
April 19, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Horth Hill Regional Park - Main Parking Lot, Willow Rd, North Saanich, BC V8L 5R3, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 3)
CANCELLED Leisurely Walk up Horth Hill
Horth Hill starts out in the lower forested area before opening up to the sun at the top. The Chocolate Lilies (Fritillaria affinis) should be great there. If we’re lucky, we’ll see some Pink Fairy Slippers (Calypso bulbosa) as well. The trail is a gradual climb but will be taken at a leisurely pace to enjoy the habitat. Most of the flowers are near the top.
Meet at the parking lot at Horth Hill at 10:00 a.m. To get to Horth Hill, take the Pat Bay Highway north to the Wain Rd exit. Follow Wain Rd west and then turn right on Tatlow 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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Tuesday Birding CANCELLED
Tuesday Birding CANCELLED
April 21, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING Meets every Tuesday, one block south of the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 a.m., or at the foot of Bowker Ave at 9:30 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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CANCELLED The sea inside a cycad
CANCELLED The sea inside a cycad
April 21, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Swan Lake - The Nature House, Saanich, BC V8X 2B1, Canada
BOTANY NIGHT IS CANCELLED
The sea inside a cycad
Green algae, ferns and mosses all have sperm. They’ll swim in saltwater or fresh, but when the seed habit evolved in plants, reproduction in a puddle was out. The secrets of how sperm keep swimming in these ancient seed plants are revealed by Patrick Von Aderkas in a study of Japanese cycads.
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature House, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks CANCELLED
Swan Lake Bird Walks CANCELLED
April 22, 2020 @ 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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CANCELLED Birding Festivals
CANCELLED Birding Festivals
April 22, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Room 159, Fraser Building, Fraser Bldg, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
BIRDERS’ NIGHT
Birding Festivals: To Go or Not to Go
The last Birders’ Night of the spring will have up to 10 mini-presentations by members who have attended birding festivals, large and small. From Vancouver Island to exotic locations, festivals can be a good way to see a lot of birds and hotspots but can also be crowded and costly. Come to hear about festivals you may wish to attend or may wish to avoid! If you have a story you’d like to share, please contact Ann at motmot@shaw.ca.
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 $3.50.
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Saturday Birding CANCELLED
Saturday Birding CANCELLED
April 25, 2020 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Victoria, BC, Canada
Meets every Saturday morning, usually at 8:00 a.m., rain or shine. Check here on the Thursday/Friday before to find out the week’s time and location. Novice and experienced VNHS members all welcome. Non-members can participate up to three times, after which they are expected to join the Society.
For more details or to find out time & location if it is not described here, contact Agnes Lynn at thelynns at shaw.ca or 250-721-0634.
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Mount Tzouhalem Wildflowers
Mount Tzouhalem Wildflowers
April 26, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Mount Tzouhalem, British Columbia V9L 5L3, Canada
FIELD TRIP (LEVEL 3)
Visit to Mount Tzouhalem Wildflowers
Join us in this area which is one of the most well-preserved examples of a Garry Oak Ecosystem. There is a small patch of the rare Deltoid Balsamroot (Balsamorhiza deltoidea) as well as many other choice wildflowers. We also plan to visit another Garry Oak area close by if we have time. Bring a lunch and drinks.
We will car-pool and start from Victoria at 9:00 a.m. You must register for this event as the number of visitors is limited due to the fragile ecosystem. VNHS members get preference. Contact Agnes at thelynns at shaw.ca or (250) 721-0634 after Mar 4 to register or for more information.
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Swan Lake Bird Walks CANCELLED
Swan Lake Bird Walks CANCELLED
April 26, 2020 @ 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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CANCELLED Chinook Salmon ecology in the Salish Sea
CANCELLED Chinook Salmon ecology in the Salish Sea
April 27, 2020 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Room 159, Fraser Building, Fraser Bldg, Victoria, BC V8P 5C2, Canada
MARINE NIGHT
Chinook Salmon ecology in the Salish Sea: novel approaches and new insights
Declines in the marine survival of Salish Sea Chinook Salmon have had grave cultural, economic and ecological consequences. As part of a drive to understand these declines, Will Duguid and colleagues in the Juanes Lab at the University of Victoria have been developing new approaches to investigate Chinook Salmon and the ecosystem that supports them. Economical, small vessel sampling programs; citizen science-based diet monitoring; and integration of electronic tagging technology are providing novel insights into Chinook Salmon ecology. Will Duguid is a PhD candidate in the Biology Department at UVic.
We meet at 7:30 p.m. in Room 159, Fraser Building, UVic. Everyone welcome. Note UVic parking is $3.50.
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Tuesday Birding CANCELLED
Tuesday Birding CANCELLED
April 28, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Corner of Bowker Ave. and Bowker Place, Victoria
TUESDAY BIRDING Meets every Tuesday, one block south of the foot of Bowker Ave on the waterfront (off Beach Drive) at 9:00 a.m., or at the foot of Bowker Ave at 9:30 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 CANCELLED
Swan Lake Bird Walks CANCELLED
April 29, 2020 @ 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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