Arrowsmith Naturalists

About Arrowsmith Naturalists

The Arrowsmith Naturalists was founded in 1970 to know, enjoy, and preserve nature. We are affiliated with B.C. Nature and Nature Canada. Our members are a knowledgeable, committed, and welcoming group who enjoy monthly meetings, field trips, and stewardship activities.

Arrowsmith Naturalists Meetings

Our meetings bring members up-to-date on activities and provide an opportunity to share information.  A variety of topics are presented through our meeting program speakers, highly knowledgeable their fields, and topics range from birds to marine life and from botany to environmental issues. Meetings are held from September to June, on the fourth Thursday of each month. Check our Meetings page for the next one.

2025 Christmas Bird Count

Hi birders, the Parksville Qualicum Christmas Bird Count is on December 14th, and we are looking forward to your participation. 

Please let us know if you are interested in doing the field count this year and whether you are only counting in your yard. You can send us your response to one of us directly using the contacts below

If there is someone you would like to go with in the field count, also let us know that.  New people are always welcome.

We are planning to have the teams finalized and more information sent out in early December.

Thanks very much, Susan, Jeanne and Lynne

CBC Field Count:

susanknoerr@gmail.com phone 250-228-1541

jeanne@rone.ca  phone 250-714-6683

CBC Feeder/Yard count: