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  • The Importance of Wildlife Trees for Bats

    Beban Park Social Centre, Room 2 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

    Did you know that individual dead and dying trees support greater biodiversity in our forest ecosystems than living trees? Join us for a fascinating talk on Wildlife Trees, with a special focus on their importance for our local bat species, with wildlife biologist Chris Steeger.

  • Bat Conservation on Vancouver Island: The importance of wetlands, protected areas and forest cover.

    Beban Park Social Centre Rm 3 2300 Bowen Rd,, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

    In collaboration with Nature Nanaimo, NALT is very happy to present Bat Conservation on Vancouver Island: the Importance of Wetlands, Protected Areas and Forest Cover, a talk by Scott Wilson, a Research Scientists With Environment and Climate Change Canada. This free presentation is on Thursday, February 20th at 7 pm at the Beban Park Social […]

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  • Why It’s Tough Being a Toad on Vancouver Island

    Beban Park Social Centre, Room 2 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

    On March 20th at 7 pm at the Beban Park Social Centre, room #2, NALT and Nature Nanaimo will cohost a FREE presentation by Elke Wind: Why It’s Tough Being a Toad on Vancouver Island The nine native amphibian species on Vancouver Island live in a variety of habitats and vary in their life history […]

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  • Unlocking the Mysteries of the Black Swift

    Beban Park Social Centre, Room 2 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

    Hello NALT Members and Supporters, On Thursday, April 17th, 7 pm at the Beban Park Social Centre, room #2, join our friends from Nature Nanaimo for a presentation on Unlocking the Mysteries of the Black Swift with Paul Levesque and Christine Rock (See attached poster). The presentation will describe the natural history of the Endangered […]

  • Snorkeling Adventures around Vancouver Island with Sara Ellison

    Beban Park Social Centre, Room 2 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

    Although BC is a well-known scuba diving location, it is less appreciated that the vast majority of these species can be found in the intertidal and shallow sub-tidal zones that are accessible to snorkellers. In this talk, Sara will share her adventures and experiences, explaining the gear you need, the kinds of critters you will […]

  • Exploring the Uncommon and Rare Species of Garry Oak Ecosystems with Hunter Jarratt

    Beban Park Social Centre, Room 2 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

    Join Nature Nanaimo Exploring the Uncommon and Rare Species of Garry Oak Ecosystems with Hunter Jarrat Presentation Description: "Garry Oak and associated ecosystems are among the most Endangered in Canada. Less than 5% remains in near natural condition in Southwestern British Columbia, while facing ongoing existential challenges and threats. As a result, this ecosystem is often […]

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  • The Shade We Need – Protecting Nanaimo’s Urban Forest

    VIRL - Harbourfront Library 90 Commercial St,, Nanaimo,, BC BC V9R 5G4

    How do Nanaimo’s trees keep our city cool and healthy amid rising temperatures - and what will it take to protect and grow our urban canopy? Join Strong Towns Nanaimo and a panel of local experts for a discussion on the value of our urban forest and the strategies we can use to safeguard it […]

  • Re-greening Urban Spaces for Our Native Pollinators

    VIRL - Harbourfront Library 90 Commercial St,, Nanaimo,, BC BC V9R 5G4

    Join us on Sunday June 28 from 1:00 – 2:30pm for a special presentation to celebrate Pollinator Week! Re-greening Urban Spaces for Our Native Pollinators Native plants bring native bees, even in the city. Local artist and avid naturalist Jesse Gray will be telling the story of her small urban yard transformation, which over 5 […]