Monthly Archives: January 2010

Adam goes home

“Adam”, the Great Horned Owl that was rescued on Jan 1 has now been released! Read more, see the release.

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Conservation: Important Decisions in the Offing

A variety of issues that affect conservation in NS have been in the news recently and important decisions are in the offing. Make your voice heard on items you care about. It helps! See our Issues and Opportunities page.

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Good News for Conservation in SW Nova Scotia

Today, the Nature Conservancy of Canada announced an agreement between the Nature Conservancy of Canada and J.D. Irving Ltd described as “the largest private land conservation initiative ever in Nova Scotia”. Read more in a Canadian Press article by Keith … Continue reading

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Volunteers needed for Flying Squirrel study

MTRI (Mersey-Tobeatic Research Institute) is seeking volunteers to help them with their flying squirrel studies, January to April, 2010. Details

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Development plans threaten Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Regional Park

Over the past several months, rumours have circulated about possible development of the privately owned lands which HRM had committed to obtain for the planned Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Regional Park. On January 8, HRM staff hosted an information session … Continue reading

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New Year’s Day Rescue of Great Horned Owl

David Chaisson forwarded a wonderful story about the rescue of Great Horned Owl, courtesy of a hiker and the Hope for Wildlife Society, on the Saltmarsh Trail, Jan. 1, ’10. Read story

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Mon. Jan 4: Land Protection Panel Discussion

A public lecture sponsored by NSIS: Land protection in Nova Scotia – How do we get to 12%?. Four panelists discuss this topic at 7:30 p.m. in the Scotia Bank Conference Theatre, Sobey building, Saint Mary’s University.

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