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Nature Nova Scotia Conference June 3-5

Attend an event-filled weekend at the Nature Nova Scotia AGM in Cape Breton in early June. Read more on the Nature Nova Scotia website

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Thursday, May 6 – Nova Scotia’s Salamanders

Ryan Kerney will talk about salamander diversity in Nova Scotia, and describe some on-going research projects on their unique developmental programmes. Read more

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New Guide to Indian Path Common

Indian Path Common: Its Flora, Fauna & History is a well illustrated guide to Indian Path Common (near Lunenburg) which will be of interest to naturalists and others who enjoy the south shore of Nova Scotia. It includes chapters on … Continue reading

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Monday, April 25, 2011 – A Botanical Expedition to Lockhart Brook (almost) in the Cape Breton Highlands

Ruth Newell is the guest speaker at the Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society AGM on Monday evening. She will talk about a botanical expedition to Lockhart Brook, a remote gorge in the Cape Breton Highlands known to be one of … Continue reading

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April 13th: Rally for Our Forest

The N.S. government appears to be backtracking on its commitment to reduce clearcutting by 50% in Nova Scotia. See No such thing as “waste wood”. Join this rally at Province House at noon on Wed April 13th, or earlier at … Continue reading

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Thursday, April 7 – Nova Scotia’s Power Picture

Join Barry Walker from N.S. Power to hear about the many new and innovative power sources for today and tomorrow. Read more

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May 20-22nd: Support Nova Scotia Nature Trust

No matter your fitness level, you can participate in the Bluenose Marathon & collect pledges for Nova Scotia Nature Trust. Read more

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Wed Mar 30: Sable Island Update

Talks about research, operations, and island status, followed by a Panel Discussion and Question & Answer Session on the future of Sable Island, and Reception will take place at the Theatre Auditorium, McNally Building Saint Mary’s University Campus 7:00 – … Continue reading

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Sunday Mar 13 – Get the Real Dirt on Biosolids

We had lots of controversy over biosolids last year. The Nova Scotia Soil Conference will explore the whole issue. It is open to the public & begins at 9 am at Pier 21. See Poster

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Thursday, March 3: AGM, Colin Stewart Conservation Award, Members’ Slide

A short AGM, presentation of the Colin Stewart Conservation Award, and Members’ Photos are in store for this HFN meeting, followed by a social. All welcome. Read more.

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Monday, February 28 – Treemarking for quality products & wildlife habitat

Minga O’Brien will talk to the N.S. Wild Flora Society on Monday evening on the topic of Treemarking: managing for quality products while maintaining wildlife habitat. This topic is very timely, given the recent announcement by the N.S. Government of … Continue reading

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Wed. March 2, 2011: Garnet McLaughlin on Trails

Garnet McLaughlin will be the keynote speaker at the WRWEO AGM on Wednesday eveing at Tantallon, when he will talk about how volunteers can work to preserve the wildness and beauty of wilderness trails. Read more

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