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What we have

 

Feb
20
Sat
Field Trip to French Creek Marina and Estuary
Feb 20 @ 10:30 am

French Creek marina and estuary; 20 February, 10:30; Pub is open but no group lunch. Please remember the Health Directives.
For an extra challenge use a single focal length lens or a telephoto lens with a set focal length. Or if you are inclined, and in adventuresome mood, use your cell phone camera.

Mar
20
Sat
March Field Trip to Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo
Mar 20 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Maffeo Sutton Park is a water front location with plenty of opportunities for great images and afford members social distancing.

February’s  Field Trip, the club experience a great turnout with many members using the opportunity to catch up with old friends and socializing with other members which social distancing. We had a great time.

May
12
Wed
May Field Trip Wednesday May 12 at 10am
May 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

This is new for the club, as most members are retired, we are meeting on a Wednesday at 10am in Parksville Community Park. Open spaces, no enclosed areas and lots of activity. At present Chesipeek Shores is filming and most of their equipment is being stored behind the curling rink with lots of filming crew activity. Or you may see the ball players or Tia Chi practitioners or skateboarders.  Enjoy yourselves.

Remember the the health guidelines and safety protocols.

Jun
13
Sun
June Field Trip
Jun 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This is an interesting  Field Trip that Gail and Lynn have organized for June. We are touring around Qualicum Beach village on a Sunday evening at 7 pm, meeting at TOSH. Local and familiar, doesn’t get any better. See you there.

Parksville Qualicum Beach — Coastal Circle Route

Jul
14
Wed
July Field Trip to Qualicum Beach “Beach”
Jul 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Here is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beach midweek. Hopefully not too congested.  Wednesday 14 July at 10:00 meeting around the coffee hut on the Beach. There are many opportunities to to shoot a variety of subjects from the seascapes to portraits or street photography.   People, cars motorcycles and boats in abundance, use your imagination.

Aug
14
Sat
August 2021 Field Trip to Rathtrevor Park
Aug 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

Here’s a wonderful opportunity to participate in a walk or hike while photographing great vistas. Your choice of seascapes, forests or beaches. There may be some opportunities to do a little street photography. Either way we certain you’ll enjoy yourself.

Traditionally, the club has organized a group lunch after the Field Trip. During the pandemic most cafes and restaurants are reluctant to accept a large group, HOWEVER, there’s nothing to prevent you and your friends from going to lunch in a small group. Keep in mind new members and introduce yourselves. who knows you may make a new friend.

Submission deadline for your images is August 31.

May
14
Sat
May Field Trip to Schooner Cove Marina and Yacht Club
May 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

 

Our field trip this month is to Schooner Cove.  Details to follow

Submission deadline for your images is May 27

Mar
18
Sat
March Field Trip to Morrell Nature Sanctuary
Mar 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

Morrell Nature Sanctuary

 

 

 

 

 

Morrell Nature Sanctuary is a privately owned nature reserve. It is leased and managed by the Morrell Sanctuary Society for Environmental Education, a non-profit organization managed by volunteers who maintain the park and organize many programs for school children and the public.

The website can be visited at http://www.morrellnaturesanctuary.ca/

 

Apr
20
Thu
April Field Trip to Hand of Man Museum
Apr 20 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Hand of Man Museum

 

http://handofmanmuseum.com/
6759 Considine Avenue, Maple Bay, BC

Museum of Natural History, Cultural Arts & Conservation

Donation suggestion of $15.00. Lunch is at 12:30 at the Shipyard Restaurant 6145 Genoa Bay Road.

Photos can be submitted to April 28th. Up to 3 images may be submitted

Oct
13
Fri
October Field Trip – Big Qualicum Fish Hatchery
Oct 13 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

We will head to the Big Qualicum Fish Hatchery to take in the annual salmon run.  Most of the hatchery will be accessible for a self guided tour, taking in the various facilities where young salmon are bred and released.  In addition, there are a number of walking paths around the river and spawning channels that should be spectacular in their fall colours.  Fishing is allowed on the river above the hatchery so there is also an opportunity to catch fishers catching fish. We will meet in the hatchery parking lot at 11:00 am and follow that up with a lunch at Micky J’s at the Arrowsmith Golf Club.