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Natural Resources Minister pressured to discount Bancroft-Crossland Recommendations

“There’s a lobbying effort afoot among the major players in Nova Scotia’s forestry industry, says Natural Resources Minister John MacDonell, and it’s aimed at convincing him to reject proposed changes to forestry management.” (Chronicle Herald, July 15, 2010). Write a … Continue reading

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HFN: promote interest in natural history of coastal areas

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Aug. 7: Maritimes Butterfly Atlas Training Session

Workshop begins 1 pm at K.C. Irving Environmental Centre at Acadia University. At the workshop you’ll receive specific instruction on how to participate in the Maritimes Butterfly Atlas. All participants will receive an Atlas kit including a butterfly net and … Continue reading

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Sat. July 17th: McNab’s Picnic

The Friends of McNabs are celebrating their 20th Anniversary with a variety of events at McNabs. Tickets $13 adults, $8 children. Details

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Natural Resources strategy in the works

The Bancroft-Crossman phase 2 report, “A Natural Balance” recommends significant changes in forest harvesting practices to conserve biodiversity and the forest resource. Please express support of their recommendations. Read more

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Sustainable Coastal Development Strategy deadline extended to July 18

Wildlife and Nova Scotians alike value the Nova Scotian coast, but it is being altered and made less accessible at an alarming rate. It’s important to register your concern and priorities with the N.S. Government as it develops new policies … Continue reading

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Condos versus wildlife in the Bedford Basin

“The proposed Bedford Waterfront Development is planning to build a new condo and shopping area on the Bedford Waterfront, by infilling part of the Bedford Basin. Unfortunately the project will also wipe out a beautiful, natural area of the basin, … Continue reading

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Critical UARB hearings on Forest Biomass in July

UARB hearings related to the NSP-New Page proposal for using forest biomass to generate electricity take place end of July. Deadline for comments is July 14, 2010. More details

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6:15 pm Tuesday, June 15 – Medicinal Garden

Join Rénelle of Doctors Nova Scotia for a tour of this natural habitat of native plants and shrubs with medicinal qualities. It is a special place of colour, textures, and quiet solitude hidden away in the Burnside Industrial Park. Time … Continue reading

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June 30: deadline for input on Sustainable Coastal Development Strategy

Wildlife and Nova Scotians alike value the Nova Scotian coast, but it is being altered and made less accessible at an alarming rate. It’s important to register your concern and priorities with the N.S. Government as it develops new policies … Continue reading

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Saturday, June 12 – Shubenacadie Canoeing

Join us to continue last year’s exploration of the Shubenacadie River. This time we’ll traverse the middle section, where it winds slowly through meadows and forests, and finish above the section where the river becomes tidal. Read more

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Sat June 12: Turtle Day in Pleasant River

NS Nature Trust, Parks Canada, Volunteers of Pleasant River, Acadia University invite you to “join us for an afternoon of nature hikes. music and food, all in celebration of the amazing and endangered Blanding’s turtle”. Read more

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