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In HFN’s submission to the Sustainable Coastal Development Strategy Process, we highlighted the values of protecting habitat and promoting awareness and interest in natural history of our coastal areas. Read our submission

Workshop begins 1 pm at K.C. Irving Environmental Centre at Acadia University. At the workshop you’ll receive specific instruction on how to participate in the Maritimes Butterfly Atlas. All participants will receive an Atlas kit including a butterfly net and a participants’ manual. The workshop is open to anyone interested in participating in the Atlas. No prior knowledge of butterflies is required and there is no charge. Read more

From the Chronicle Herald (July 15): “There’s a lobbying effort afoot among the major players in Nova Scotia’s forestry industry, says Natural Resources Minister John MacDonell, and it’s aimed at convincing him to reject proposed changes to forestry management.” Read the article (e-version). Write a letter of support for recommendations in the Bancroft-Crossland Report. Read more

The Friends of McNabs are celebrating their 20th Anniversary with a variety of events at McNabs. Tickets $13 adults, $8 children. Details

The Bancroft-Crossman phase 2 report, “A Natural Balance” recommends significant changes in forest harvesting practices to conserve biodiversity and the forest resource. Please express support of their recommendations. Read more

Wildlife and Nova Scotians alike value the Nova Scotian coast, but it is being altered and made less accessible at an alarming rate. It’s important to register your concern and priorities with the N.S. Government as it develops new policies for coastal protection and development. The deadline (previously June 30) has been extended. Read more