Welcome volunteers new or experienced to a new year at the Cumberland Community Forest Society! We've been working hard re-vamping our volunteer systems to make sure we're honouring your skills and interests when we connect with you. In the spirit of building community, let's take this opportunity to meet one another, learn what's happened and […]
Join the Cumberland Forest and friends for a 10 days of Earth centered fun, learning, celebration, sharing and action! Guided walks with local knowledge holders, youth events, listening circles, environmental film screenings, Artists for Conservation exhibition w/ the Cumberland Museum, Forest Art Auction, CCS Spring Trivia, Earth Day Plant Sale, Earth Day Picnic and more! […]
Fun filled, licensed event with a very special panel of mycologists, naturalists, forest ecologists, foresters and knowledge holders including Heather Soo, Dawn Copeman, Kent Brothers, Andy MacKinnon and more. This multi media convergence of fungi knowledge holders will make you laugh, learn and fall in love with fungi as they share their connection points with […]
PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND: https://form.jotform.com/240017634050241 Join James MacKenzie, local bird & biodiversity educator and photographer on a guided bird walk through Cumberland’s lush forests and productive marsh. Learn the basics of bird ID and discover more about your local species while making connections with habitat and seasonality. Be prepared for periods of silent observation, as well […]
PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND: https://form.jotform.com/240017914820247 Join experienced birders Roger Beardmore and Kelly Kline from Comox Valley Naturalists (CVN) for a walk of Cumberland Marsh between the historic China Town and Japan Town sites. We will talk about the birds we see and why they are at the marsh at this time of year. Bring your binoculars, […]
Have you been inspired by our recent bird walks, or the busy activities of resident or migratory winter birds to dedicate some time to counting them? Well here is your invitation to participate in the world-wide Great Backyard Bird Count! Here's how, from The Cornell Lab/ Audubon / Birds Canada website: Step 1: Decide where […]
Are you a new resident or volunteer wanting to know more? Or perhaps you just want a big picture CCFS update? Join us for a lively overview and discussion about the upcoming year and beyond! We'll share information about our current land protection and stewardship projects, new initiatives on the books, volunteer and engagement opportunities, […]
Join the Cumberland Community Forest Society and friends for a week of events and activities to build stewardship community, cultivate climate resilience and protect sensitive ecosystems! Walks, talks, work parties and more! This collaborative community celebration takes place at locations in and around the Village of Cumberland April 19th - 27th. Check out the program […]
Calling all lovers of fungus and forest ecology! Join us for our 5th Annual Cumberland Fungus Fest featuring guided walks, films, talks, workshops, science pub, kids activities, art projects, forest feast and much more! October 3-5 2024 in and around the sweet Village of Cumberland. FULL SCHEDULE IS NOW ONLINE!!! LIMITED PASSES AVAILABLE! General Passes […]
Join the Cumberland Forest & Hand in Hand Nature Education for the 4th Annual Kid's Lantern Walk at the Historic Japanese #1 Townsite with storytelling, songs and sharing. Want to make a lantern for the walk? Join the Building Connections for Valley Families Early Years Project (ages 0-8) and Cumberland Forest for a lantern making […]
