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Thursday June 7, 2018: Peter Duinker on Old Forests in HRM

Posted on June 3, 2018 by davidp

Old forests are special ecosystems in Nova Scotia, partly because of their rarity and partly because of their awesome biodiversity and big, old trees. Most of the province’s old forests are deep in the rural forest. On the other hand, … Continue reading →

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Nature Conservancy of Canada proposes innovative approach to accessing new urban wilderness area: underground parking and elevator

Posted on April 1, 2018 by davidp

“In September HRM [Halifax Regional Municipality] announced that the tentative agreement for the Urban Wilderness Park on the Purcell’s Cove Backlands would include a parking lot and main entrance. “Since then some questions have been raised about the concept and … Continue reading →

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April 12, 2018: Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes Regional Park Citizen’s Meeting

Posted on March 23, 2018 by davidp

“All are invited to a public meeting on April 12th for updates and information on park progress. We will also explore interest in forming a citizen’s group, such as a “Friends of Blue Mountain” group, to speak up for creation … Continue reading →

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Thurs Feb 1: Life and decline of the American eel

Posted on February 1, 2018 by davidp

Lydia Stevens, of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, will give an introduction into the life history, importance and status of American eel, Anguilla rostrata. She will discuss species range, life cycle, sex and diet. The importance to Indigenous people, recreational and … Continue reading →

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Sewer Stroll postponed again, now to Sun Feb 4, and again to Feb 25, 2018!

Posted on January 27, 2018 by davidp

Due to the continuing unstable state of some of the coastal viewing sites, the annual sewer stroll planned initially for Sunday Jan 7 and then postponed to Sun Jan 14, 2018 is now postponed to Sunday January 28, 2017 and … Continue reading →

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Land purchased for Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes

Posted on January 25, 2018 by davidp

“On January 18, the Halifax Regional Municipality purchased approximately 197 acres of lands to form part of a Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Regional Park. This important acquisition marks the first parcel of land to be acquired by the municipality towards … Continue reading →

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West Mabou Beach Provincial Park is under threat

Posted on January 22, 2018 by davidp

West Mabou Beach Provincial Park is under threat of partial development in the form of a golf course. View Fight brewing over potential golf course in Mabou area CBC, Jan 1, 2018 The West Mabou Beach Committee is asking naturalists … Continue reading →

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Winners of the Young Naturalists Nature Art and Writing Contest 2017 announced

Posted on January 22, 2018 by davidp

Overall the contest went great and we have some lovely entries from all over the Province. One of the best things is to see entries come from communities where we don’t even have Chapters. View YNC website for the list … Continue reading →

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Sewer Stroll postponed again, now to Sun Jan 28, 2018

Posted on January 6, 2018 by davidp

Due to the continuing unstable state of some of the coastal viewing sites, the annual sewer stroll planned initially for Sunday Jan 7 and then postponed to Sun Jan 14, 2018 is now postponed to Sunday January 28, 2017. Mother … Continue reading →

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January Presentation Cancelled

Posted on January 4, 2018 by davidp

Due to the weather situation, the meeting has been cancelled. The presentation by Syd Dumaresq on the Shubenacadie Canal Restauration will be rescheduled at a future date, most likely in the summer or fall of 2018.

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Scott Leslie’s clearcut photos of a mine’s lasting footprint

Posted on December 19, 2017 by davidp

We are hearing a lot about the MANS (Mining Association of Nova Scotia) efforts to open up protected areas for mining these days, how some of our protected areas have been clearcut with the implication that if we can clearcut … Continue reading →

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Scott Leslie’s clear-cut photos of clearcuts

Posted on December 9, 2017 by davidp

Scott Leslie was our guest speaker on Thurs Dec 7, 2017, his topic: Untamed Atlantic Canada. Scott’s photographs and reading from his latest book (Untamed Atlantic Canada) held us spellbound. After the final questions about his presentation he asked if … Continue reading →

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