Category Archives: Conservation

Thursday, Apr. 6, 2017: ANTARCTIC VOYAGE

Posted on April 5, 2017 by davidp

At our regular meeting, long-time HFN member Peter Webster will share experiences and images from his December 2015/January 2016 trip to the Antarctic. All welcome, 7:30 pm at NSMNH on Summer Street. View Details under Walks & Talks Also, Sydney … Continue reading →

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Halifax Green Network Plan Primer

Posted on March 23, 2017 by davidp

A draft of the Halifax Green Network Planning and Implementation Strategy and “Plan Primer” have been released by HRM and go to Regional Council today (March 23, 2017) to be approved for upcoming public consultations. It is expected those consultations … Continue reading →

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Declines in songbirds and seabirds

Posted on October 16, 2016 by davidp

A lengthy article in the LocalXpress includes interviews with local birding authorities Eric Mills, David Currie and Ian McLaren to give a local context to the continent-wide declines in songbirds and seabirds which have been highlighted recently. It’s informative if … Continue reading →

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Colin Stewart Conservation Award 2016

Posted on April 12, 2016 by davidp

David Patriquin (left) is presented with the Colin Stewart Conservation Award by Richmond Campbell At the April meeting of HFN, the Colin Stewart Conservation Award for 2016 was given to HFN member David Patriquin. From the presentation: “My nomination is … Continue reading →

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