Monthly Archives: October 2009

Today, at a celebration for the official designation of Ship Harbour Long Lake Wilderness Area under the Wilderness Areas Protection Act, N.S. Minister of Environment Sterling Belliveau announced that the province is evaluating options for a large wilderness in and … Continue reading →

There’s lots going on right now in policy development in the areas of water, wetland and coasts, with opportunities for discussion and input to government. Key dates: Oct. 28 (discussion about wetlands with John Brazner), Nov. 3 (integrated forum), Nov. … Continue reading →

Three public lectures and a concert are being offered free to the public in connection with an international workshop on Darwin which is being held in Halifax this week. The presentations are on Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat evenings (Oct. 14-17) … Continue reading →

Friends of McNabs are offering their annual Fall Foliage Tours of McNabs Island Provincial Park on Sunday October 18, 2009 (rain date October 25). More info… Please note that Oct. 18th is also our date for a biota survey of … Continue reading →

We’ve got talks on life at the poles, aquatic restoration, urban ecology and variety of field trips (Sunday Oct. 4: Mosses at Long Lake). All are welcome, members & non-members alike!