Moss Meander

Get ready for a real treat – a nature ramble with naturalist Claudia Schaefer to discover and learn about Bowen’s mosses, some of the oldest land plants on the planet.

When: Saturday Feb 28 1:00–3:00 PM

Where to Meet

Register by emailing us at bowennatureclub@gmail.com

* tell us how many of you are planning to attend

* we will email you the location to meet to start the outing

More about the outing

Moss Meander

Explore the fascinating miniature forests at our feet with botanist Claudia Schaefer. The edges of the cedar swamps west of Grafton Lake are a great place to see a wide variety of species. We’ll wander very slowly, and we won’t get very far! Claudia will help you to identify a few of the most common mosses of Bowen Island. We’ll explore the miniature landscapes and talk about moss ecology. The rich, organic soils in this area also support many fern species, so let’s see how many we can spot. 

Beach Clean Up Saturday February 21

 Please join the Bowen Nature Club from 12-2:30, on Saturday, February 21 for a community beach clean. Winter storms often push a lot of debris and trash onto the beaches, with large pieces of styrofoam often breaking up into tiny microplastics that become nearly impossible to remove. Let’s get together and show our appreciation and care for this beautiful Island we call home.

There will be complimentary hot chocolate and herbal tea available for volunteers, as well as any equipment needed (Special thanks to Bowen Municipality for supplying gloves, and garbage bags and for setting up a garbage pick up for all the debris we gather).

Please be sure to wear warm clothes, sturdy shoes, and be extra careful on slippery logs. And keep your eyes out for any beach treasures! There is often beautiful sea glass and neat rocks to be found as well.

We look forward to getting together with everyone and helping nature thrive, including our beloved marine-dwelling species that inhabit the waters and surrounding area.