In her current role as a provincial government research scientist with the Coast Area Research Section of the BC Ministry of FLNRORD, Melissa leads and participates in collaborative applied field …
Please join us for a presentation from biologist Tania Tripp of Madrone Environmental Services Ltd. entitled: Western Screech-Owl – Monitoring and Habitat Enhancement Efforts in Coastal B.C. Tania has conducted research on the …
7 PM via Zoom Tim will describe the ongoing efforts to keep the highly destructive gypsy moth (both European and Asian) from establishing in B.C. He will discuss the biology, …
Keeping BC Gypsy Moth Free with Tim Ebata and Jennifer Heron – May 20, 2021 Read More »
***A copy of the presentation PDF is available here: Spring Flora Around Nanaimo Nature Nanaimo’s next regular meeting will be held on Thursday, April 15th at 7 PM via Zoom. Our …
Spring flora around Nanaimo with Caroline Josefsson – April 15, 2021 Read More »
Inter-relationships of Moose Population Health and Industrial Forestry: Is anybody listening? With Dr. Roy Rea Moose populations in North Central British Columbia have declined 50-70% over the last 20 years, during the same …
Nature Nanaimo meeting – Feb 18th, 2021 VIU Bird Banding Project: Engaging Students in Research The Vancouver Island University (VIU) Bird Banding Project has conducted bird monitoring and banding in the Nanaimo area since 2013. This project has been completely operated …
VIU Bird Banding Project with Eric Demers – February 18, 2021 Read More »
Nature Nanaimo’s next regular meeting will be held on Thursday, January 21st at 7 PM via zoom. Our presentation will be “Inspired by Nature” with Doug Fraser.We are surrounded by …
Inspired by Nature with Doug Fraser – January 21, 2021 Read More »
February 20th @ 7 PM – Beban Social Centre, Room 2: Over the past decade or two, it has become clear that insect pollinator populations are declining along with other …
Pollinators in Your Garden: Not Just Bees! with Staffan Lindgren – Feb. 20, 2020 Read More »
Whales in Our Waters! Join Aaron Purdy to learn all about the whales in our waters! Aaron will discuss BC’s common cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises), the threats they face, and how Ocean Wise helps to mitigate these threats through research and conservation efforts. …
Whales in Our Waters with Aaron Purdy – January 16, 2020 Read More »
November 14th @ 7 PM – Beban Social Centre, Room 2: Sharks of British Columbia Sharks! The very word conjures up images of dangerous, large, ferocious creatures with voracious appetites. …
Sharks of British Columbia with Jackie King – Nov. 14, 2019 Read More »
Just a reminder that our next fabulous meeting is just a week away – Thursday October 17th.Nature Nanaimo presents: Killer Whales of the Coast This interactive presentation, by Maureen Vo, provides an in-depth …
Killer Whales of the Coast with Maureen Vo – October 17, 2019 Read More »
Our first meeting of the fall season will feature “Birds of Vancouver Island” – a photographic presentation by Mike Yip. Mike will share his passion for birds and amazing photographs …
Birds of Vancouver Island with Mike Yip – Sept. 19, 2019 Read More »
A review of the scientific method with an emphasis on the human element of problem solving and particular reference to the challenges of understanding complex natural systems like the …
Unfolding Climate Science and Powering the Future with Erik Krough – May 16, 2019 Read More »
Note: Dr. Jamie Gorrell is a faculty member with the Department of Biology at Vancouver Island University. Jamie presented a similar version of his talk at the VIU Science and …
Nikki talked about the five-year nearshore habitat restoration work taking place within the Salish Sea funded by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Pacific Salmon Foundation and the Sidney Anglers …
Salish Sea Nearshore Habitat Restoration with Nikki Wright – Mar. 21, 2019 Read More »