Halifax Field Naturalists

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).

Photo on NSE Website

Feb. 12, 2010: Public consultation for the Five Bridge Lakes candidate wilderness area is now underway. A page on the N.S. Environment’s website provides a consultation newsletter, background documents, dates of open houses (March 10, 24, 27th), locations of information displays (available March 1 to 31).
See NSE website

At HFN’s AGM on March 4th, Richmond Campbell received the Colin Stewart Conservation Award for 2010 for his work to promote conservation through his key role in the conceptualization, construction and maintenance of The Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail. Read more. On March 5, the Nova Scotia Environmental Network honored Beth McGee, Mark Parent, Jamie Simpson, Avon Peninsula Watershed Preservation Society and several others with NSEN 2010 Eco-Hero Awards. Read more.

A brief business meeting followed by announcement and awarding of the Colin Stewart Award for Conservation and members slide night. Read more

This is the 6th annual update. Speakers include Bill Freedman (Plants and Vegetation of Sable Island), Zoe Lucas (Year in Review), Ian McLaren (A History of the Natural History of Sable Island) and and Mark Butler with Zoe Lucas (Current Issues and Plans). 7-9 pm at Theatre Auditorium, McNally Building, Saint Mary’s University. See Green Horse Society

A joint outing with the Nova Scotia Bird Society to look at birds frequenting sewage outfalls. It starts at 9 a.m. Read more

Environment Minister Sterling Belliveau has approved the Miller’s Creek Mine Extension, today, Feb. 4, with some conditions.
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A special presentation for our regular monthly meeting: Mark Butler from the Ecology Action Centre, and Satya Ramen of the Just Us! Development and Education Society, will help us appreciate the many issues surrounding our morning coffee. Coffee will be served, and there will be door prizes. 7:30 p.m. at the NSMNH. Read more