The TransCoastal Adaptations Centre for Nature-Based Solutions at Saint Mary’s University is organizing the 2026 Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Resilience Conference. This five-day workshop (including 2 field trip days) provides a space for reflection, collaboration, and growth. It focuses on the principles and techniques for nature-based adaptation. The goal is to increase local knowledge exchange […]

This webinar will focus on silviculture strategies that help woodland stewards prepare for, and adapt to, the arrival of Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). Practices such as stand thinning can improve tree vigour in advance of infestation. Silviculture can also play a mitigative role in cases where insecticide treatments are feasible, where the focus is on […]

On March 8th, Scotian Shores will be leading a shoreline clean up at Crow Neck Beach, which is protected by the province of Nova Scotia in partnership with Nova Scotia Nature Trust. This spectacular beach supports critical habitat for the endangered Piping Plover. Please join them in helping to remove garbage and debris from the area before plovers […]