Meetings and Activities:

Our Next Regular General Meeting is: 13 January 2026 at the New Starting time of 7:00 pm – doors open at 6:30 pm  at Comox United Church hall, 250 Beach Drive, Comox.

We welcome guests to our meetings – please come and check us out!  

Executive Meeting – Wednesday, 03 December @ 10 AM

The NIRS executive will meet next on Wednesday, December 03rd, at the home of Treasurer Brian Storey to conduct its monthly business.

Our December Christmas Party is SOLD OUT!!!!!

Those who have purchased seats at the Christmas party will meet from 12 noon – 2 pm on Tuesday 09 December 2025,  at Driftwood Restaurant, 1130 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay.    

American Rhododendron Society 2026 Spring Convention

April 21-25th 2026,  Qualicum Beach-Parksville-Nanaimo

Theme:   Rhododendrons & Companions in a Changing Climate.   More information will be forthcoming in our January 2026 Newsletter!

CVRG Work Parties

Work Parties will resume in March 2026 – watch this space for updates.

Thank you to all our members who help keep the Comox Valley Rhododendron Garden looking spectacular! 

Milner Gardens and Woodland – Check their website for winter openings

Vancouver Island University’s Milner Gardens & Woodland is a seaside garden in Qualicum Beach.   The Gardens are  closed in November, but watch for announcements about their fantastic Christmas displays in December! 

For full event details, check Special Events | Milner Gardens  or  Visitor Hours  or  Milner Gardens Plant Pics