Halifax Field Naturalists

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is seeking volunteers to help in conservation efforts at two activities in Nova Scotia this summer: Brier Island Plant and Sweep (June 12) and Tusket Lakeshore Bioblitz (August 19-20, 2010). More details

At Sherbrooke, join fellow naturalists from around the province for a weekend of nature fun and adventure on and beside the St. Mary’s River. Our hosts are the St. Mary’s River Association, Nova Scotia Nature Trust, and Nature Nova Scotia. For more details, go to www.naturens.ca. HFN is a member of Nature Nova Scotia.

Biodiversity Bingo!
Wednesday, May 19 from 7 to 8:30pm
Just Us! Café
5896 Spring Garden Road

Join us (Sierra Club supporters) as we celebrate the International Day of Biological Diversity (May 22) and kick off our first annual fundraising campaign with the Sierra Club Canada Atlantic Chapter. Drop by for a moment or stay to play Biodiversity Bingo for excellent prizes, learn about our great programs, and connect with folks who are doing great things for our environment.

In a special evening sponsored by HFN, EAC and others, Bridget Stutchbury will share her research findings on declining species of birds associated with continuing threats such as pesticides, loss of habitat, and the bright lights of urban areas. Read more

Nova Scotia Nature Trust, Nature NS and the St. Mary’s River Association are offering a weekend of nature activities beginning Sat May 29th. See NSNT & Nature NS (Nature NS activities begin Friday evening.)

A workshop with artist and illustrator Twila Robar-DeCoste at Harrison Lewis Centre, Port Joli. For details of this and other workshops, see Harrison Lewis Centre

A page on the EAC website highlights recent land purchases amounting to over 56,000 hectares by the N.S. government. Read more

A three day workshop on how to identify common mosses of Nova Scotia set in the natural and relaxing setting of Mersey River Chalets. The workshop includes daily field trips, an introduction to the use of microscopes, identification keys, and a useful booklet. Read more

SMU Professor Susan Bjornson will present a history of biological pest control outlining a few successes/failures, including the recent issue of ‘bee decline’. 7:30 p.m. at the NSMNH. Read more

HRM is seeking feedback on on its recently released Draft Master Plan for the Western Common Wilderness Common by April 14th, 2010. It is also holding an open house on Wednesday, April 14 from 6:30-9:00 pm at Brookside Jr. High School, 2239 Prospect Road. See HRM Website for the plan, where to submit comments and details of open house.

As part of Sustainability Week @ Saint Mary’s, the University will host a Green Map Exhibition from March 15th – 19th, 2010 to showcase some of the Green Maps their partners have created here in Nova Scotia and beyond. Read more

BioBlitz 2010: June 5th at Crystal Crescent Beach. Details. School students are invited to enter the essay contest (deadline: March 31st).