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The nine native amphibian species on Vancouver Island live in a variety of habitats, and vary in their life history and sensitivity to human disturbance. Ms. Wind will discuss the

This presentation will start with an overview of the importance of bats and the threats they face and then discuss the results of a three-year study of bat occurrence and

Joanne Sales is the Founder and Executive Director of Broombusters. Joanne is an organic blueberry farmer in Coombs and an award-winning columnist.  In 2006, she was distressed as she watched

The talk will introduce Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) – what they are and why we care.It will cover some of the more common species in BC and then go into

This presentation will provide an introduction to the fascinating adaptations of diverse parasites and the intricate ecological roles they can play in nature.Dr. Tim Goater was a professor in the

The presentation will highlight the many ways in which members of Nature Nanaimo have worked towards accomplishing Our Mission: To foster an interest, appreciation and enjoyment of nature, and promote the

Linda Brooymans  May 16, 2024 7pm This presentation will discuss the BC Community Bat Program in our region, the ways in which community members can get involved in bat conservation,

with Scott Black and Paul Chapman EcoSystem Mosaics and Harewood Plains – the disproportionate contribution of a small habitat to biodiversity in BC with Scott BlackSpeaker Biography:  Scott is a professional

Curtis Rispin and Sonja Panozzo  March 21 2024 7 pm Curtis and Sonja work together on implementing the Estuary Resilience monitoring study at 17 estuaries throughout coastal BC, primarily collecting

with Dan Strickland  The Canada Jay, the iconic “whiskeyjack” of the north woods, is famous for dispensing with migration and living its entire life on year-round territories in the boreal

Plants out of Place: Navigating the Impacts of Invasive Species on Garry Oak Ecosystems With Hunter Jarratt     Summary: This presentation sheds light on the pressing issue of invasive

Once the on the brink of extinction, the Vancouver Island Marmot is returning to the Island’s sub-alpine meadows. While its population is improving, the Marmot faces many challenges on the

What do we know about the state of Coastal Western Painted Turtle populations in our region?  How can we fill any data gaps that exist? This presentation will discuss NALT’s

Sturgeon are a group of fishes with ancestral roots reaching over 200 million years in the past. Despite this ancestry, only 30 species exist and almost all populations worldwide are

Marta Donovan is a registered professional biologist who currently works as a botanist with the BC Conservation Data Centre in Victoria, where she manages information on the conservation status and