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CVN PROGRAMS 2009.................................................. Jnauary 14, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.The Freshwater Fishes of the Fraser Valley - Speaker: Dr. Don McPhail The native freshwater fish fauna of the Fraser Valley is unique and several of our fishes occur nowhere else in Canada. This is remarkable in that all our native fishes are recent immigrants – they have all arrived over the past 12,000 years. This talk outlines some of the remarkable journeys that brought them to our valley, as well as the behaviours and natural histories of selected species. The talk will close with a review of the flood of alien species that have come, and are still coming, to the valley and the threat they may pose to our native species. .................................................. February 11, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.Climate Change - Speaker: Akua Schatz from the David Suzuki Foundation Jim Taylor, of the Stave Valley Salmonid Enhancement Society, will be talking on planned enhancements to the Silverdale Creek Wetlands wildlife and habitat protected area, the work of the wetlands .................................................. March 11, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.Members Slide Night .................................................. April 8, 2009- 7:30 p.m.WITS - Speaker: Jeannie Hughes, Wits coordinator .................................................. May 13 , 2009 - 7:30 p.m.Natural History of Princeton - Speaker: Madelon Schouten .................................................. June 10 , 2009Annual Picnic ..................................................
................................................... CVN PROGRAMS 2008.................................................. December 10 , 2008 - 6:30 p.m.Annual Potluck Christmas Dinner For Potluck Dinner, please bring your own plates, cups and cutlery. .................................................. November 19, 2008 , 2008 - 7:30 p.m.Haida Gwaii - Speaker: Kathy Wilkinson Kathy recently visited teh Queen Charlottes and will share her experinces with us. .................................................. September 10, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.Enhancements to Silverdale Creek Wetlands - Speaker: Jim Taylor Jim Taylor, of the Stave Valley Salmonid Enhancement Society, will be talking on planned enhancements to the Silverdale Creek Wetlands wildlife and habitat protected area, the work of the wetlands planning committee and opportunites for the public to be involved. ................................................... June 18 , 2008 - 6:30 pm *Note new date*Annual Picnic The picnic will be held at the Bunbury's place. It will be potluck. Bring a main dish or salad big enough to share. Potlucks seem to attract big appetites! Strawberries and ice cream will be provided. Bring your own cutlery, dishes and chairs. .................................................. May 14 , 2008 - 7:30 p.m.Mountain View Conservation and Breeding Centre - Speaker: Vince Beier Our program is about Mountain View Conservation and Breeding Centre. It is a leading non-profit Canadian facility that breeds endangered species in famly groups for re-introduction to their natural habitat in Canada and around the world. We will hear from Vince Beier about these efforts, and programs for breeding local endangered species including the Oregon Spotted Frog and Spotted Owl ................................................... April 9, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.Common Mushrooms of the Northwest - Speaker: Duane Sept Biologist, photographer and author Duane Sept will show images from his new book “Common Mushrooms of the Northwest” at this free program. Members of other clubs and the general public are welcome! ................................................... March 12 , 2008 - 7:30 p.m.Members’ Slide Night CVN members will show natural history slides. Science Fair winners will also give their presentations. ................................................... February 13 , 2008 - 7:30 p.m.BC Nature Quadra Island Camp - To be confirmed The camp was held in May 2007. Kathy Wilkinson and Wendy DaDalt attended the camp and would like to share their experience with us. ................................................... January 9 , 2008 - 7:30 p.m.Sustainable Landscapes: Principles and Practices - Speaker: Michelle Nakano Michelle Nakano, horticulture instructor at Kwantlen University College in Langley, will be our speaker. Her talk will focus on an ecological approach to gardening, including the benefits of green roofs, storm water planters and landscaping to attract beneficial insects. ......................................................................................................
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