The Comox Valley Land Trust promotes, protects, conserves, and restores the ecologically significant land, waters, and wildlife habitat of the Comox Valley, British Columbia.https://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mv6h4h66rc2cCongratulations to Laura Ann O’Brien who has been awarded the BC Medal of Good Citizenship! She is a member of the board of the Tsolum River Restoration Society, and a long-time advocate and volunteer. https://comoxvalleyrecord.com/2026/08/28/comox-valley-resident-awarded-b-c-medal-of-good-citizenship/10 Sep 2026 16:14 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6h4h66rc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mukk7ggikk2aBreaking news: we are crowdfunding the final amount to help purchase a very ecologically important property in Deep Bay. This property has been at the top of our list for protection since 2015. Please help us spread the word, and please consider a donation here: https://cvlandtrust.ca/portfolio-items/deep-bay/.02 Sep 2026 18:17 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukk7ggikk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mu3cvyffn22iJoin Comox Valley Nature for a fascinating walk exploring a remnant Garry Oak ecosystem, and learn about the ecological restoration project happening here. Registration required as group size is limited: https://form.jotform.com/26235635913726127 Aug 2026 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3cvyffn22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mtyskcba6k2ohttps://komoks.ca/press-release-komoks-first-nation-finds-shipbreaking-fines-toothless-when-it-comes-to-protecting-baynes-sound-from-contamination/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT7-UFwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6l7x3JFL5u5Nk1GN2Nc3DYp7UV5F0k-QY1JltjARXaCwI-MpRfQO56gCbBlg_aem_eDPgs8mKWRQBx9dY6ga1Yw26 Aug 2026 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyskcba6k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mtmbrmoklk2nThe salmon-killing tire wear toxin will hopefully be phased out as viable replacements are discovered https://cen.acs.org/business/specialty-chemicals/race-replace-salmon-killing-tire-chemical/104/web/2026/0821 Aug 2026 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmbrmoklk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mteow73fu22sOur land trust holds covenants on 10 local parks, plus four private properties. Here's our staff and board visiting the beach in front of McLoughlin Gardens, one of four stops we made on a tour to get to know some of our properties better. We love our valley.18 Aug 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mteow73fu22shttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mrq3yjvqs22kCongratulations again to our partner in conservation Project Watershed. Kus-kus-sum stands as a testament to what can happen when a community comes together with a shared purpose. Shown here are Doug Hillian (City of Courtenay), Heygus Nicole Rempel, and the Chairs of Project Watershed.28 Jul 2026 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrq3yjvqs22khttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mqmjcwtty22zMARS Wildlife Rescue SUMMER RAFFLE! Thanks to their generous donors, you can win fabulous prizes at www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/mars and fundraise for MARS animal rescue work. https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/mars14 Jul 2026 15:25 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmjcwtty22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mqaqpk5nxk2tThe public is invited to Project Watershed's AGM on Saturday July 18 10:30 to noon, with a talk about their important forage fish research. https://comoxvalleyrecord.com/2026/07/08/project-watershed-celebrates-restoration-research-and-community-at-upcoming-agm/09 Jul 2026 23:06 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqaqpk5nxk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mpk6gvsan22uIn 2020 the CVRD was gifted a forested property along the Oyster River by the late Father Charles Brandt, a Catholic hermit who lived there for 50 years. On Friday July 10 the public is invited to tour the property - now a park - led by youth from the Youth and Ecological Restoration Program (YER).30 Jun 2026 23:40 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpk6gvsan22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mpjot74ogs25Sign up for this interesting walk as part of our third annual walk series. Led by local expert Laura O'Brien, walk participants will learn about the fascinating history of the Tsolum River watershed. Registration is required as group size is limited https://form.jotform.com/26168624254125630 Jun 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpjot74ogs25https://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3moljbkofgk2lResults of our 5th annual photo contest are in! https://cvlandtrust.ca/2026/06/17/announcing-our-2026-photo-contest-winners/18 Jun 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3moljbkofgk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mmu7m7wxvs2yJoin the CVLT for a fun and educational bird walk through Roy Stewart Morrison Nature Park. Two sessions will be held on Sunday June 7. Registration is required because there is a limited number of spots. Use this link to register: form.jotform.com/261442738202...27 May 2026 19:12 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmu7m7wxvs2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mms6a2kwrk2fOur photo contest is open only until May 31. See our website to submit your images of our beautiful valley, or its wild plants and animals. Great prizes await! cvlandtrust.ca/photocontest/ Beautiful photo of gulls on the water by Megan Firth.26 May 2026 23:42 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mms6a2kwrk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mmoydik25k26Perseverance wetlands walking tour happening this Thursday at 4 p.m. https://form.jotform.com/26116700246224625 May 2026 17:18 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmoydik25k26https://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mmhdufuld22aThis interesting lecture is part of Watershed Awareness Days hosted by the Comox Valley Regional District's Connected by Water Program @comoxvalleyrd.bsky.social https://www.courtenaymuseum.ca/source-encounters-the-comox-lake-watershed/22 May 2026 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmhdufuld22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mmevjje3pc2gFrom the Comox Valley Regional District, a guided tour of the Comox Lake Bluffs ecological reserve, May 26 4 p.m. Registration required: https://form.jotform.com/24121791515014621 May 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmevjje3pc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mlocwnckpk27Really great prizes in this raffle to support MARS Wildlife Rescue www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/mars https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/mars12 May 2026 17:30 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlocwnckpk27https://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mllr54rarc2mHere is a lovely short film from the CBC about our Morrison Creek lamprey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isiiwougjRo11 May 2026 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllr54rarc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3ml77ybodpc2vA fun and educational day of learning how to support wildlife close to home with native plants and ecological practices. There'll be 35+ native plants species for sale for a variety of different growing conditions.06 May 2026 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml77ybodpc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3ml4nvudf222oPlease consider helping the Cumberland Community Forest over the finish line. https://www.cumberlandforest.com/11-days-left-in-the-quest-for-middle-earth05 May 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4nvudf222ohttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mkslut5sns2bWe hosted local reporter Lisa Hamilton at qax mot. Thanks for the comprehensive article Lisa! https://comoxvalleyrecord.com/2026/04/29/plantation-gone-wild-human-hands-help-nature-restore-a-forest-in-comox-valley/01 May 2026 16:56 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkslut5sns2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mkimkpmzhc2sThis marks the Town of Comox's first event as certified Bird Friendly Town (Intermediate level)! There will be booths, guided bird walks, and the MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre Ambassador owl! https://www.facebook.com/events/220513446689041627 Apr 2026 17:41 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkimkpmzhc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mjxhygauck2xOur second walk of the season still has space, happening this Saturday April 25th. See this link to register: https://form.jotform.com/26089895395127420 Apr 2026 22:04 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjxhygauck2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mjwywxxdi224Our fifth annual photo contest is now open, with over $1,500 in prizes. Pros and beginners alike are invited to submit outdoor photos of native species or landscapes, taken within our region. cvlandtrust.ca/photocontest/20 Apr 2026 17:35 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwywxxdi224https://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mj3bgzmfjk2jTogether, the community is helping this forest grow old. Please consider a donation to the CCFS's Middle Earth campaign. https://www.cumberlandforest.com/42-days-to-middle-earth/09 Apr 2026 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3bgzmfjk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mizanmq5o22wOur first walk of the season! Please join us by registering here: https://form.jotform.com/26085528212325308 Apr 2026 21:33 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mizanmq5o22whttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3miwe6f5s3k2ySign up for a guided walk this weekend. Vanier Nature Park is home to a small grove of Garry oak trees which is being stewarded by Comox Valley Nature. https://comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/event/vanier-nature-park-in-spring/#rsvp-now07 Apr 2026 17:58 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwe6f5s3k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3microjgcxs2qComox Valley Nature is hosting a series of events to celebrate their 60th anniversary. See all events here: comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/events/30 Mar 2026 23:07 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3microjgcxs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/cvlandtrust.bsky.social/post/3mhycqr6qec2yFrom our partner in conservation, Comox Valley Nature: the public is invited to a series of guided walks in celebration of CVN's 60th anniversary! See their website to learn more: comoxvalleynaturalist.bc.ca/events/ #comoxvalleynature26 Mar 2026 19:13 +0000at://did:plc:cs473sgiuor3prtevkiu2bpd/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhycqr6qec2y