Halifax Field Naturalists

“The proposed Bedford Waterfront Development is planning to build a new condo and shopping area on the Bedford Waterfront, by infilling part of the Bedford Basin. Unfortunately the project will also wipe out a beautiful, natural area of the basin, with tidal pools teeming with life, sandpiper nests and an osprey fishing area.” View YouTube video . Send Comments to HRM by July 7.

UARB hearings related to the NSP-New Page proposal for using forest biomass to generate electricity take place end of July. Deadline for comments is July 14, 2010. More details

Join Rénelle of Doctors Nova Scotia for a tour of this natural habitat of native plants and shrubs with medicinal qualities. It is a special place of colour, textures, and quiet solitude hidden away in the Burnside Industrial Park. Time permitting, we may proceed to the nearby Spectacle Lake Trail. Read more

Wildlife and Nova Scotians alike value the Nova Scotian coast, but it is being altered and made less accessible at an alarming rate. It’s important to register your concern and priorities with the N.S. Government as it develops new policies for coastal protection and development. Read more

Join us to continue last year’s exploration of the Shubenacadie River. This time we’ll traverse the middle section, where it winds slowly through meadows and forests, and finish above the section where the river becomes tidal. Read more

NS Nature Trust, Parks Canada, Volunteers of Pleasant River, Acadia University invite you to “join us for an afternoon of nature hikes. music and food, all in celebration of the amazing and endangered Blanding’s turtle”. Read more

What better time to learn about butterflies than just when summer is getting started? On Thursday evening we welcome back butterfly enthusiasts Linda and Peter Payzant in a reprise of their popular presentation, The Lives, Habits, and Humour of Butterflies. Read more

Kick off Environment Week by attending this presentation by Jamie Simpson, author of Restoring the Acadian Forest and learn more about forest biomass and how it fits into the Nova Scotia Power Inc.-New Page deal, and the New Renewable Energy Plan for Nova Scotia. 7-9 pm at SMU. More details

BioBlitz 2010: June 5th at Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park, 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
3811 Old Sambro Rd., Halifax. Details.

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.