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This trail, built and managed by volunteers of the Cobequid Eco-Trails Society, begins and ends at Sugar Moon Farm near Earlton. These trails are part of the proposed ‘Cape-to-Cape Trail’, a 400+ km footpath that will stretch from Cape George, … Continue reading →

The Harrison Lewis Coastal Discovery Centre at East Port L’Hl’bert on Nova Scotia’s south shore hosts a variety of workshops of interest to nature orinted people. Amonst those coming up: May 6-8: GPS for Farm and Forest, May 13-15: Grow … Continue reading →

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

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

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

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

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 →

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

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.