Comox Valley Naturalists Society

The Young Naturalists Club of BC was originally a project of the Vancouver Natural History Society, which supported and managed the YNC on behalf of all members of the Federation of BC Naturalists. There there is now a local branch of the YNC in the Comox Valley that is managed by the Comox Valley Naturalists Society.

Discovering nature first hand is the core purpose of the Young Naturalists Club, aimed primarily at children seven to fourteen years old. Leaders organize activities such as Explorer Days, which are family-oriented participatory programs, using the expertise of local resource people. Fossil hunts, estuary walks, and low tide outings are some of the popular field trips that YNC clubs have organized. Each child in a family receives a membership package when joining for the annual family membership fee of $15.00. YNC members also receive a quarterly magazine, NatureWILD, featuring nature-related articles and activities.

If you have any ideas about Explorer Days for our club or know anyone interested in leading an outing, please let us know. Also, we are welcoming parents to volunteer some time to help us book events and be part of our coordinating team.

Join the Young Naturalists... (click on the Join Our Club link).

Upcoming YNC Events

Saturday, March 28

Stargazing - 7:30pm
Meet with Les Disher and the CV Astronomy Club at Les’ house off of Huband Road. We will be looking through telescopes if the weather is cooperative .  We have space for about  15 children so please let me know if you are planning to attend (depending on demand I will try to plan a second event as I’d like all interested Young Nats to do this). Please note that this event is tentative as it is weather dependant.

Please RSVP Lisa @ 871-2730

Sunday, April 26

Fossil Dig - 10:00am
Meet at the museum for a fieldtrip along the Puntledge River to dig for fossils with Pat Trask. The program will be about $4 -$5 dollars per person 5 years & over attending.  Please let me know if you are coming by March 30th as there are limited numbers of about 30 people altogether.

RSVP Lisa @ 871-2730

Tentative, May TBA

Estuary Escape
I am currently working with the Miracle Beach Nature House to have a Spring Program out there and will have more details soon. The programs are designed for school groups and they ask us to bring a donation of $1 per participant. I know the program is set-up for Gr. 4-6 but I’m asking it to be adapted to kindergarten and up.

FMI: Lisa @ 871-2730

Saturday June 6

Low Tide Walk - 10:30am
Robin Harrison (past-president of the CV Naturalist Society) and his wife Jennifer will lead a low tide walk at Point Holmes.  Meet at the Point Holmes boat Launch off of Lazo Road. There is a nice low tide so we should enjoy some great viewing!

FMI: Lisa @ 871-2730

Space is limited and YNC members will get first priority.

For more information about the CVNS Young Naturalists Club
contact at 871-2730.

Updated: March 23, 2009