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Presentation by renowned expert on coyote and canid behaviour, Dr. Marc Bekoff at Dalhousie University on Friday evening July 12th. He will talk about the emotional and moral lives of animals (non-human) and how it matters to them and us … Continue reading →

Attend an open house to learn more about the proposed changes, discuss with HRM staff and provide feedback. There will be a session on Wednesday June 12, 2013 at Canada Games Centre, 26 Thomas Raddall Drive, Halifax, others in North … Continue reading →

Join us as an expert or novice at 6:00 p.m. at the Dingle Tower Parking Lot for a tree scavenger hunt. Read more

David MacKenzie will share highlights and impressions of a trip which he made to Antarctica. 7:30 pm at NSMNH. Read more

Blooms of rhodora are just coming out in The Valley and are still in the bud in HRM woods. This deciduous azalea was featured in the Nova Scotia Naturally column in The Chronicle Herald Saturday ed. today (May 18th). See … Continue reading →

John Brazner of NSE will describe the goals and objectives of the Vernal Pool Mapping and Monitoring Project and do his best to recruit some citizen scientists to help with the monitoring of vernal pools in their favourite stomping grounds. … Continue reading →

Donna will provide a brief examination of 18-19th century forests, and describe how assemblages of floral species were influenced by natural processes and human-altered disturbances, as early settlers toiled in dim shadows cast from tall trees. Meeting of the NS … Continue reading →

Bob Bancroft, well-known retired biologist and President of Nature Nova Scotia, will trace how rivers used to function in terms of water, geology, and the provision of aquatic habitats and how land use became an issue when settlers from Europe … Continue reading →

Our programme for walks and talks in the upcoming months is now posted. Join us on a paddle, learn about vernal pools and more! See Walks and Talks

“Birders say a small owl, native to Florida, has been discovered in Nova Scotia for the first time. The rare burrowing owl is listed as a species of special concern in Florida. A shot of the bird with its piercing … Continue reading →

HFN established the Colin Stewart Conservation Award in 2004 to honour a lifetime of contributions by Colin towards conservation initiatives in Nova Scotia. At our AGM on March 7th, the award for 2013 was given to Hope Swinimer for her … Continue reading →

HFN is noted for speedy rather than lengthy AGMs, always followed by wonderful photo presentations. Also, the Colin Stewart Conservation Award will be presented & we have a social (tea and biscuits) afterwards. All welcome. 7:30 pm at the NS … Continue reading →