Meetings and Activities:

Annual Rhodo Sale – Sunday, April 27th @ KFN Hall 10 AM – 1 PM

The annual Rhododendron and Companion Plant Sale will be held on Sunday, April 27th at the Komox First Nations’ Hall at 3330 Comox Road. Set-up begins at 8:30 with doors opening to the public at 10 AM until 1 PM.  Members are asked to help in whatever capacity they can by contacting coordinators Nadine Boudreau or Janet Campbell. Members are asked to donate suitable companion plants by dropping them off at the hall by 8:30 AM. 

FREE ADMISSION  –  FREE PARKING   – FREE RHODO DRAW!!  Everyone welcome! 

Executive Meeting – Wednesday, May 7th @ 10 AM

The NIRS executive will meet next on Wednesday, May 7th in the lower room of the Comox United Church to conduct its monthly business. The executive members are asked to review the minutes of the April 2nd executive meeting in preparation for this meeting.

Annual General Meeting – Tuesday, May 13th @ 7:30 PM

Members are asked to join us for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held at the Comox United Church hall. Executive members and Committee chairs will be providing year-end reports for their various departments, as well as the election of new members to the executive board.

Doors open at 7 PM and the meeting begins at 7:30 PM.

CVRG Work Parties – Thursday, May 15th @ 10 AM

The cleanup work parties at the Comox Valley Rhododendron Garden (CVRG) have resumed. Our next work party is scheduled for Thursday May 15th and will be a general cleanup. Members are asked to bring garden tools, buckets and gloves, as well as some goodies to share with coffee after the hour-long work.

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

Annual Mother’s Day Garden Tour – CANCELLED FOR THIS YEAR!!

Unfortunately, due to a number of garden cancellations, the executive committee has made the decision to cancel the annual Mother’s Day tour this year.
It is our hope that we may resume this fundraising event in 2026. 

Milner Gardens and Woodland – Open on weekends (Until Further Notice)

The Gardens are open Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM with viewing until 3:30 PM starting Friday, February 21st.

For full event details, check Special Events | Milner Gardens  or 2025 Visitor Hours