Halifax Field Naturalists

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 the richest areas in Nova Scotia for rare arctic alpine flora. Read more

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 a 10 a.m. Press Conference at the Four Points Sheraton (1496 Hollis Street), followed by a march to Province House. Details

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 – 9:30 pm.
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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.

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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.

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 new Strategic Directions for foresty. All welcome. Read more

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

This joint trip with the Nova Scotia Bird Society will visit all the favourite winter birding sites in and around Halifax Harbour looking for ducks, gulls and alcids. Read more

David Mosher of the Geological Society of Canada will talk about a new understanding of the creation and unique geology of the Arctic Ocean. Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History at 7:30 p.m. (Co-sponsored by the Atlantic Geoscience Society and the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History) Read more.

Carina Gjerdrum, a seabird biologist with Canadian Wildlife Service will talk about the diversity of seabirds that occur in our waters throughout the year, and the amazing adaptations that allow them to survive in the marine environment. Read more