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Category Archives: Conservation
Otter Ponds iNaturalist BioBlitz Sat July 6, 2024
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Remembering Colin Stewart twenty years ago today 29Nov2023
On Nov 29, 2003, several HFN members participated in a tour of Point Pleasant Park, followed by a discussion of ‘what to do now’ led by Colin Stewart at park maintenance facilities on Point Pleasant Drive. In the final sentence … Continue reading
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HFN calls for Colin Stewart Conservation Award Nominations 25Nov2023
Extended Deadline for submissions – December 31st, 2023 Itβs that time of year again β time to nominate a friend, colleague, or special group for the Colin Stewart Conservation Award. The award was established by HFN in 2004 to honour … Continue reading
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October 13-22, 2023: The Fall Continental Mycoblitz 2023 in the Maritimes!
Where: Everywhere mushrooms grow The 2023 Continental Mycoblitz is open to anyone who is willing to make scientifically valuable collections of mushrooms β including photography, fieldnotes, and submitting a dried specimen. Any individual or organization can submit their most unique/interesting/exciting … Continue reading
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Sunday Oct 22, 2023: Chebucto Moose Field Meeting
Details & Registration Here More about the Chebucto moose Here
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Saturday Aug 26, 2023: Chebucto Peninsula Moose Meeting
UPDATE AUG 25: EVENT POSTPONED (weather – rain would make the field component very difficult) On Nature Nova Scotia website: For some background info. about the Chebucto Moose, see NS Forest Notes page on the Chebucto Moose. By working to … Continue reading
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Art Meets Nature and Activism at Sandy Lake β art show opens Thursday July 13th, 2023 !
A wonderful collective of artists has been creating works based on their experiences at Sandy Lake Regional Park. Their gorgeous paintings and drawings will form part of a 2-week long art show at Second Gallery (Upstairs at 6301 Quinpool Road, … Continue reading
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Some thoughts about the Merlin Bird Sound ID App 30May2023
By Bev Wigney* I’ve been using the Merlin app pretty much since it first became available. Before that, I had done quite a bit of experimenting with its predecessor, BirdNet, and with a couple of other bird song ID apps … Continue reading
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City Nature Challenge Apr 28 to May 1, 2023
Halifax is participating in the iNaturalist-based City Nature Challenge again, this year over the days Friday May 28 to Monday May 1. HFN has devoted a specific field trip to this event for members on Sat Apr 29, 2023. View … Continue reading
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Rally to protect Hartlan Point Saturday Nov 26, 2022
UPDATE: VIEW CBC: Concerns raised over plans to build warship testing facility at Hartlen Point (NOV 23, 2022) Hartlen Point in Eastern Passage “is regarded as one of the best mainland migrant traps in Nova Scotia comprised of open areas, … Continue reading
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Nature NS asks us to “Take the Challenge: Biodiversity Challenge Badge” 21Oct2022
It’s pretty simple and would likely mesh readily with the nature exploration & enjoyment activities of Halifax Field Naturalists and many more nature-oriented folks in NS: “basically, the challenge is to observe the natural world around you as you hike. … Continue reading
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Nature NS expresses concerns about move to open gates to western Lake Rossignol 16Oct2022
Bob Bancroft, president of Nature Nova Scotia, has written a letter to The Premier, and Minsters of Environment…, Communities.., Natural Resources noting that “Minister Rushton has expressed a determination to remove the gates from the Mersey River to allow motorized … Continue reading
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