Events Calendar

Nature Club Upcoming Events

Our meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Christian Reformed Church at the bottom of Roger St at 7 PM.

For Details on Events, email smcruer@shaw.ca Non-members and guests are welcome, but have to sign a waiver, and will be asked to join after two guest visits.

Stuff happens, and sometimes things change at the last minute. Check recent emails to make sure the hike is going as planned. RSVPs aren’t necessary, but they are helpful. ​

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  • Saturday, October10, Hike to Weiner Falls: The falls are a small, but spectacular falls in the Community Forest near Sproat Lake Landing. It’s a moderate hike with some steep sections. There is an option to descend to the base of the falls on a rope. It’s a morning hike. We’ll meet at Victoria Quay at 9:30 AM. Everyone welcome! No pooches please. Sandy leading.-
  • Sunday, October 18-Robertson Creek Hatchery Open House. Visit our local public hatchery. We may have an information table. Lorelei leading.
  • Friday, October 23 – Mushroom collecting hike, Loon Lake/Summit Lake loop. Meet 1:40 PM, Victoria Quay for carpooling. We’ll join with Arrowsmith Naturalists to collect mushrooms to take to the Qualicum Mushroom festival on Sunday. Bring paper or cloth bags or basket, small knife, for collecting. There may be an expert on hand to identify mushrooms. Everyone welcome no pooches please. Jim leading.
  • Saturday, 24 October-Newcomers/Community Connections event. AVNC will have a table. Everyone is welcome, especially newcomers to Port Alberni. Judy leading.
  • Sunday, October 25 -Mushroom Festival at Qualicum Beach Recreation Centre. This is typically a very fun event, with hundreds of fungi, lots of experts, an amazing trade show, and the opportunity to buy fresh local wild mushrooms. Meet at Victoria Quay for carpooling. Meeting Time TBA/

Remember to check recent emails or facebook for changes to any trip, or call the trip leader.

November 2026

  • Saturday, November 7, Visit Stamp River Old Growth: Near the north end of the Stamp River long trail in Stamp River Provincial Park, is a magnificent stand of old forest that is not widely known. It’s a very easy trail. It’s a morning event . We’ll meet at 9:00 AM at Victoria Quay. Leader Sandy McRuer
  • Tuesday, November 10- Regular monthly meeting (Please note, this will only be held if there is a speaker. None found so far.).
  • Sunday, November 15-Alberni Lookout Hike (using a new route) Meet 1:15 pm from the parking lot adjacent to Coombs Country Candy. Steep sections, walking stick may be recommended. Gerald Cuccio leading
  • Friday, November 27-Mulcaster Swamp Walk. This is typically a birding walk, but there are lots of other things to see. Meet 9 AM at Victoria Quay for car pooling. Sandy leading
  • Saturday, December 5-Somass Estuary Duck Watch. Learn the species of waterfowl that visit the lagoons and the Somass Estuary. Meet at 9AM at Victoria Quay for carpooling. Sandy leading
  • Tuesday, December 8-AVNC Christmas Social, 7 PM, basement of the Christian Reformed Church, at the bottom of Roger Street. Bring a few slides on a USB stick, and snacks to share. Everyone welcome, come and meet the club. A no alcohol event.
  • Saturday, December 12-Greenmax Angler’s Trail walk. We’ll explore this beautiful section of the Stamp River. Meet at Victoria Quay at 9:30 AM for carpooling. Jim Wright leading.
  • Christmas Week?? Date to be announced. Join the Nature Club for the Annual Christmas Bird Count. Preregistration necessary. Annette Bailey and Daryl Henderson leading.