Halifax Field Naturalists

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, Antigonish Co. to Cape Chignecto, Cumberland Co. Read more

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 and Know Mushrooms, May 16-22: Dalhousie Seaside program – Ornithology, June 10-12: Birding by Ear, June 17-19: Digital nature photography, See Learn while doing. . .

Attend an event-filled weekend at the Nature Nova Scotia AGM in Cape Breton in early June.
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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 Mosses by Anne Mills, Lichens by Frances Anderson, Fungi by Catherine Pross, the Rock Record by Barrie Clark, Birds by James Hirtle and the species lists for vascular plants, fungi, lichens, mosses & liverworts. Copies will be available at the NS Wild Flora Society AGM on April 28, 2011. Read more

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.