Archive for January, 2010
Adam goes home
“Adam”, the Great Horned Owl that was rescued on Jan 1 has now been released!
Read more, see the release.
Posted: January 26th, 2010 under conservation.
Comments: none
Conservation: Important Decisions in the Offing
A variety of issues that affect conservation in NS have been in the news recently and important decisions are in the offing. Make your voice heard on items you care about. It helps! See our Issues and Opportunities page.
Posted: January 17th, 2010 under conservation.
Comments: none
Good News for Conservation in SW Nova Scotia
Today, the Nature Conservancy of Canada announced an agreement between the Nature Conservancy of Canada and J.D. Irving Ltd described as “the largest private land conservation initiative ever in Nova Scotia”. Read more in a Canadian Press article by Keith Doucette. In early January, the Government of Nova Scotia committed $40 [...]
Posted: January 15th, 2010 under conservation.
Comments: none
Volunteers needed for Flying Squirrel study
MTRI (Mersey-Tobeatic Research Institute) is seeking volunteers to help them with their flying squirrel studies, January to April, 2010.
Details
Posted: January 15th, 2010 under conservation.
Comments: none
Development plans threaten Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Regional Park
Over the past several months, rumours have circulated about possible development of the privately owned lands which HRM had committed to obtain for the planned Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Regional Park. On January 8, HRM staff hosted an information session to clarify what has been happening. About 75 people attended, including seven of [...]
Posted: January 13th, 2010 under conservation.
Comments: none
New Year’s Day Rescue of Great Horned Owl
David Chaisson forwarded a wonderful story about the rescue of Great Horned Owl, courtesy of a hiker and the Hope for Wildlife Society, on the Saltmarsh Trail, Jan. 1, ’10. Read story
Posted: January 4th, 2010 under conservation.
Comments: none