The past year continued to be an unusual time for Nature Nanaimo. The ongoing pandemic resulted in general meetings continuing to be presented by zoom through the winter and spring
Nature Nanaimo Presidents report 2020-2021 Read More »
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
By Lynda Stevens | 27 July 2021 As naturalists we love to spend time outdoors exploring our parks and trails. An outing is made even more special when we have
An Introduction to Wildlife Photography Read More »
A group of our members enjoyed a vey warm day on the island after a short ferry trip to Saysutshun Island. We enjoyed a picnic lunch and short hikes around
Saysutshun (Newcastle) Island July 24 2021 Read More »
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 »
Staffan Lindgren | 10 May 2021 As an entomologist I find all arthropods fascinating. There is one group, however, that I can’t quite come to terms with – the ticks.
Tick season is upon us 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 »
Staffan Lindgren (based on information from Bruce Cousens and Bill Merilees) | February 9, 2021 For a PDF version of this document, click here. At our January Board meeting of
Purple Martin nest boxes at Buttertubs Marsh 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 »
William James (Bill) Merilees, a prominent British Columbian naturalist, educator, activist, conservationist and author. Bill received his Bachelor’s Degree from UBC in 1964 majoring in Zoology and Botany He then
Nature Nanaimo Life Member: William James (Bill) Merilees Read More »
The past year has been an eventful one for Nature Nanaimo and, by any measure, an unusual one. We began last fall with many wonderful routine monthly meetings and outings covering such
Nature Nanaimo 2019-2020 President’s Report Read More »
Staffan Lindgren | October 16, 2020 Note: This is a revised, updated and expanded blog, first published on my personal website https://wordpress.com/view/cinnabarreflections.wordpress.com A few years ago I attended a talk by Dr.
Non-native organisms in Nanaimo Read More »
Staffan Lindgren | August 22, 2020 . Vision is something that most of us value immensely. Humans are largely visual beings. Our eye sight is a primary sense organ by
I spy with my little eye – eyes of the world Read More »
Staffan Lindgren | August 4, 2020 Parasitism is without a doubt the most successful of all life strategies. Parasites account for at least half of the earth’s biodiversity, and may
Hiding in plain sight – dwarf mistletoes Read More »
June 8, 2020 Did you know that there are species on Vancouver Island that do not occur anywhere else in the world?! Fascinating report below on Canada’s endemic species. Canada
Ours to Save: Endemic Species in Canada Read More »
Some fabulous YouTube tutorials to help learn local bird songs from Trudy!They are wonderfully informative and fun 🙂 Alison Watt and I did these Zoom meetings on spring song. These
Local BIRD SONG tutorials on YouTube Read More »
(This blog was first published on my site Cinnabar Reflections) Here is my second installment of books that I have enjoyed reading. Nature’s Argonaut: Daniel Solander 1733-1782 by Edward Duyker. Melbourne:
Recommended Reads – Rainy Days/Covid-19 Physical Distancing Activity, Part II Read More »
Staffan Lindgren (This blog was first published on my site Cinnabar Reflections) As someone with “underlying health issues” and a compromised immune system, I feel that the Covid-19 pandemic has
Recommended Reads – For Rainy Days/Covid-19 Physical Distancing Activity, Part I Read More »
Covid-19 UPDATE: On March 18th, the Province of BC declared a state of emergency over the COVID-19 pandemic and is calling on everyone to adhere to strict social distancing and
COVID-19 Update for Club Members Read More »
February 26, 2020 On Friday February 21, Nature Nanaimo President Doug Fraser and Past President Staffan Lindgren met with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce
Nature Nanaimo meeting with Nanaimo Mayor Leonard Krog 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 »
February 6th, 2020 Bespoke Band of Beekeepers Beat Back the Bee-eating Beasties by Besieging their Burrowing Bunker Conrad Bérubé wrote up a brief description of how establishment of Asian Giant
Asian Giant Hornets & “The B-Team” Read More »
On Saturday morning a small group of Nature Nanaimo members ventured out after the deluge to explore lovely Moorecroft Regional Park. We were rewarded not only with sunshine, but a
Moorecroft Nature Ramble – Feb. 1, 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 »
December 20, 2019 Nature Nanaimo’s Board of Directors, Michael Stebbings, Carole Lee and Staffan Lindgren, met with Mr. Paul Manly, MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith, on December 18 to introduce our organization
Meeting with Paul Manly, MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith Read More »
By Michael Stebbings Planning for the Buttertubs Marsh Conservation Area began in earnest in 2004 with the development of a Management Plan for the East Marsh. With the acquisition of
Buttertubs Marsh Conservation Area Plan 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 »
Another year has gone by, and again Nature Nanaimo members can look back on a very successful year of activities and meetings. Meetings have featured talks on topics ranging from astronomy, fungi
President’s Report 2018-2019 Read More »
by Lynda Stevens Many of you know me as an avid birder and bird photographer. This summer the birding became very quiet in mid-July and I knew that to satisfy my
An Introduction to Spiders 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 »
Staffan Lindgren On Saturday September 28 ten Nature Nanaimo members went to East Sooke Regional Park to participate in the annual spectacle of watching the raptor migration. Hawks, falcons, and
Hawk watch at Beechey Head – Sept. 28, 2019 Read More »
Sept. 23, 2019 The Friends of Buttertubs, once part of the now defunct Nanoose Naturalists Society, have found a new home. The Board of Nature Nanaimo has welcomed this active
Friends of Buttertubs join Nature Nanaimo 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 »
Staffan Lindgren Three specimens of the Asian Giant Hornet, Vespa mandarinia, have been found in Nanaimo this year. The first two specimens were found by a bee keeper, whereas the third was
Asian giant hornets in Nanaimo Read More »
Staffan Lindgren On Friday August 30, 6 of us went to Paradise Meadows at Mount Washington. The weather was great for hiking, but low clouds obscured the views of the
An impromptu Nature Nanaimo outing to Paradise Meadows Read More »