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SUMMARY:Mi’kmaw Moons: A Two-Eyed Seeing Project
DESCRIPTION:Cathy (Acadia First Nation) and Dave (Royal Astronomical Society of Canada) have spent nearly 10 years learning about the full Moons of the Mi’kmaq using two eyes: indigenous culture and Western astronomy. The full Moon names relate to the natural phenomena of the time of year while the cycles derive from the orbital motion of the Earth and Moon. Their knowledge-seeking journey culminated in the best-selling book Mi’kmaw Moons: Through the Seasons (Formac 2022). In this presentation\, you will hear some Holly and Auntie stories\, learn some Mi’kmaw words\, and see how astronomy usually gives us 12 full Moons a year\, but sometimes 13.\n\nStarting in July and running until the end of August\, MTRI will be hosting weekly seminars on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8 p.m. These seminars will be hybrid so you can join online or stop into our field station at 9 Mt Merritt Rd\, Kempt to join us and grab some snacks and light refreshments. Our seminars will feature speakers on a range of conservation\, indigenous knowledge and wildlife topics including bats\, the Terranaut Club\, forest fires in Nova Scotia\, mushrooms\, Mi’kmaw Moons and climate change; just to name a few. To watch our seminars online you can register via Zoom or watch our Facebook livestream.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/mikmaw-moons-a-two-eyed-seeing-project/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230706T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T161903
CREATED:20230704T131808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T131808Z
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SUMMARY:Once there were thousands: Bats\, their parasites\, and white-nose syndrome
DESCRIPTION:Learn about our local bat populations at a talk by Acadia undergraduate student Taryn Muldoon\, who has been working with MTRI on a project using bat poop to detect the disease-causing white-nose syndrome and intestinal parasites in Nova Scotia bat colonies. \nStarting in July and running until the end of August\, MTRI will be hosting weekly seminars on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8 p.m. These seminars will be hybrid so you can join online or stop into our field station at 9 Mt Merritt Rd\, Kempt to join us and grab some snacks and light refreshments. Our seminars will feature speakers on a range of conservation\, indigenous knowledge and wildlife topics including bats\, the Terranaut Club\, forest fires in Nova Scotia\, mushrooms\, Mi’kmaw Moons and climate change; just to name a few. To watch our seminars online you can register via Zoom or watch our Facebook livestream. \nRegister on zoom
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/once-there-were-thousands-bats-their-parasites-and-white-nose-syndrome/
LOCATION:MTRI\, 9 Mt Merritt Rd\, Kempt\, NS\, B0T 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T161903
CREATED:20230704T132251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T132251Z
UID:2097-1689274800-1689278400@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Prototype Quillwort; a living fossil in modern times
DESCRIPTION:A look at the rare aquatic plant\, Prototype Quillwort with Katie King\, Research Assistant at Acadia University. This unique lycophyte plant is only found in Eastern North America\, and Nova Scotia has the majority of the known populations. Katie will be talking about what is known about this quillwort\, what its current status is\, and a look into some of the research being done on this species. \nStarting in July and running until the end of August\, MTRI will be hosting weekly seminars on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8 p.m. These seminars will be hybrid so you can join online or stop into our field station at 9 Mt Merritt Rd\, Kempt to join us and grab some snacks and light refreshments. Our seminars will feature speakers on a range of conservation\, indigenous knowledge and wildlife topics including bats\, the Terranaut Club\, forest fires in Nova Scotia\, mushrooms\, Mi’kmaw Moons and climate change; just to name a few. To watch our seminars online you can register via Zoom or watch our Facebook livestream. \nRegister here
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/prototype-quillwort-a-living-fossil-in-modern-times/
LOCATION:MTRI\, 9 Mt Merritt Rd\, Kempt\, NS\, B0T 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T161903
CREATED:20230427T191934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T192956Z
UID:1546-1689411600-1689433200@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Gaff Point Trailblazers
DESCRIPTION:Looking for an opportunity to help restore a nature trail? Join us for a day of trail maintenance at the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s (NCC’s) Gaff Point Nature Reserve. \nLocated on Nova Scotia’s popular South Shore\, Gaff Point is a headland of impressive cliffs\, conifer forest\, heaths\, and grasslands. Gaff Point is stewarded in partnership with the Kingsburg Coastal Conservancy (KCC)\, a local land trust. NCC and KCC monitor and manage a popular public trail here. \nAt this day-long event\, we will be working to maintain and improve the six-kilometre-long trail that runs through Gaff Point. This will help protect the natural features of the coastal trail and promote user enjoyment and safety. We will be restoring areas of the trails that are a little worse for wear. Come with your energy and elbow grease! \nPre-registration for this event is required. \nRegister here: Gaff Point Trailblazers Registration\, Sat\, Jul 15\, 2023 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite \nPlease note\n\nThis event will be weather dependent.\nAll tools will be provided by NCC.\nWater and snacks will be provided.\nAdditional event details\, including directions and parking instructions\, will be provided closer to the event day.\nTrail difficulty: moderate. Trail maintenance will require some strenuous physical labour\, but there will be tasks for people with a wide variety of physical abilities.\nPeople of all fitness levels are encouraged to participate in this event.\nNo toilets will be available on-site\, so please be sure to stop on your way to the event.\n\nEquipment checklist\n\nclosed toe footwear\nlong pants\nlight layers\nrain jacket\nwater bottle\nhat\nbug spray\nsunscreen\nany necessary medications\n\nQuestions\nPlease call or email Doug van Hemessen\, Nova Scotia stewardship manager\, Nature Conservancy of Canada\, at 902-293-0744 or doug.vanhemessen@natureconservancy.ca.
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/gaff-point-trailblazers/
LOCATION:Hirtle Beach\, 318 Hirtle Beach Road\, Kingsburg\, NS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T161903
CREATED:20230705T142428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T142718Z
UID:2100-1689879600-1689883200@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Terranaut Club: Science and Nature Exploration for Girls+
DESCRIPTION:Terranaut Club is a non-profit organization based out of Nova Scotia that specializes in STEM and environmental education\, bringing girls and underrepresented genders (girls+) ages 9-18 to the forefront of exciting\, hands-on\, immersive experiences in science and nature. For her talk\, Sarah Brown\, Program Coordinator\, will be discussing the different types of programs offered\, including 12 summer programs\, spring and fall data science and coding workshops\, and year-round field trips. She will be touching upon the topics we cover and some testimonials from past participants. Sarah is hoping to raise awareness for their organization and share some of the amazing work they are doing around the Maritimes. \nStarting in July and running until the end of August\, MTRI will be hosting weekly seminars on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8 p.m. These seminars will be hybrid so you can join online or stop into our field station at 9 Mt Merritt Rd\, Kempt to join us and grab some snacks and light refreshments. Our seminars will feature speakers on a range of conservation\, indigenous knowledge and wildlife topics including bats\, the Terranaut Club\, forest fires in Nova Scotia\, mushrooms\, Mi’kmaw Moons and climate change; just to name a few. To watch our seminars online you can register via Zoom or watch our Facebook livestream. \nRegister here
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/terranaut-club-science-and-nature-exploration-for-girls/
LOCATION:MTRI\, 9 Mt Merritt Rd\, Kempt\, NS\, B0T 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230721T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T161903
CREATED:20230718T141707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191304Z
UID:2119-1689964200-1689969600@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Ocean Songs: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia's Birds
DESCRIPTION:Part of the MTRI’s Field Guide Walks collection\nJoin MTRI on a free guided walk at Thomas Raddall Provincial Park as we discuss Nova Scotia’s shorebirds! \nNova Scotia is home to hundreds of bird species but learning how to identify these well-camouflaged\, agile\, and illusive flying creatures can be a real challenge! Come out with MTRI on a guided walk at Thomas Raddall Provincial Park. Together we will explore the Sandy Bay Road and Berring Rock Trails (~4 km) and look for different forest and shoreline birds. We will be joined by Allison Fortune\, Senior Field Technician at the Clean Annapolis River Project and Chad Simmons\, Ecologist at the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute. \nDuring the walk we will explore the beautiful trail along the Atlantic Ocean\, the white spruce forests\, discuss the birds we see\, the challenges they face\, give identification tips and how you can better protect the wildlife around you. \nPlease bring appropriate footwear\, water and any snacks you may need. We will be meeting at the trail parking lot (near MacDonald House) at 6:30 p.m. \nOur walk is part of MTRI’s Kespukwitk (Southwest Nova Scotia) iNaturalist Competition. Over the next year\, we will host 4 seasonal\, 2-week-long competitions on the iNaturalist app\, a free wildlife identification and community science app. These are fierce but friendly competitions between the municipalities of Annapolis\, Digby\, Clare\, Yarmouth\, Argyle\, Barrington\, Shelburne\, Lunenburg and Queens to see who can collect the most wildlife observations. To join\, all you must do is log onto iNaturalist and take observations in Kespukwitk during the 2 weeklong competitions. \nIf you have any questions please email chad.simmons@merseytobeatic.ca \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocean-songs-a-field-guilde-to-nova-scotias-birds-tickets-676857598297?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/ocean-songs-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-birds/
LOCATION:Thomas Raddall Park\, 529 Raddall Park Rd\, Port Joli\, NS\, B0T 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230722T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230722T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T161903
CREATED:20230718T141925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191316Z
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SUMMARY:Forest Songs: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia’s Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join MTRI on a guided walk at two trails in Kejimkujik National Park to discuss the birds we see and the challenges they face. \nNova Scotia is home to hundreds of bird species but learning how to identify these usually well-camouflaged\, agile\, and illusive flying creatures can be a real challenge! Come out with MTRI on a guided walk at two trails in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site on Saturday\, July 22 (8-10 a.m.). Our first stop will be at the Flowing Waters trail and the second will be along the Channel Lake trail (~4 km in total\, transportation between trails not provided). We will be joined by Dalhousie University professor and biologist Dr. Cindy Staicer as well as Chad Simmons\, Ecologist at the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute. \nDuring the walk we will explore the beautiful trail along the Mersey River\, including an old-growth hemlock forest\, discuss the birds we see\, the challenges they face\, identification tips and how you can better protect the wildlife around you. \nPlease be aware that admittance to Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site requires daily fees. Please bring appropriate footwear\, water and any snacks you may need. We will be meeting at the Still Water trail parking lot at 8 a.m. \nOur walk is part of MTRI’s Kespukwitk (Southwest Nova Scotia) iNaturalist Competition. Over the next year\, we will host 4 seasonal\, 2-week-long competitions on the iNaturalist app\, a free wildlife identification and community science app. These are fierce but friendly competitions between the municipalities of Annapolis\, Digby\, Clare\, Yarmouth\, Argyle\, Barrington\, Shelburne\, Lunenburg and Queens to see who can collect the most wildlife observations. To join\, all you must do is log onto iNaturalist and take observations in Kespukwitk during the 2 weeklong competitions. \nIf you have any questions please email chad.simmons@merseytobeatic.ca \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forest-songs-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-birds-tickets-676633869117?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/forest-songs-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-birds/
LOCATION:Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site\, 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway\, Maitland Bridge\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230722T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T161903
CREATED:20230718T142032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191325Z
UID:2125-1690030800-1690036200@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Herp Time: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia's Amphibians and Reptiles
DESCRIPTION:Join MTRI on a guided walk along Snake Lake as we discuss Nova Scotia’s reptiles and amphibians\, how to ID them and their challenges. \nNova Scotia is home to dozens of amazing amphibian and reptiles species but some are more beloved than others. Everyone loves frogs and turtles but what about snakes? Help break the cycle and join MTRI on a guided walk along the Snake Lake trail (~3 km) in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site on Saturday\, July 22 (1-2:30 p.m.). We will be joined by Carter Feltham (Reptile Researcher at the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute)\, Noah Hardy (Sr. Field Technician at Coastal Action) and Chad Simmons (Ecologist at the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute). \nDuring the walk we explore the beautiful trail along the Snake Lake trail\, discuss the wildlife we see\, the challenges they face\, share identification tips and talk about how you can better protect the wildlife around you. \nPlease be aware that admittance to Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site requires daily fees. Please bring appropriate footwear\, water and any snacks you may need. We will be meeting at the Snake Lake and Peter Point parking lot at 1 p.m. \nOur walk is part of MTRI’s Kespukwitk (Southwest Nova Scotia) iNaturalist Competition. Over the next year\, we will host 4 seasonal\, 2-week-long competitions on the iNaturalist app\, a free wildlife identification and community science app. These are fierce but friendly competitions between the municipalities of Annapolis\, Digby\, Clare\, Yarmouth\, Argyle\, Barrington\, Shelburne\, Lunenburg and Queens to see who can collect the most wildlife observations. To join\, all you must do is log onto iNaturalist and take observations in Kespukwitk during the 2 weeklong competitions. \nIf you have any questions please email chad.simmons@merseytobeatic.ca \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/herp-time-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-amphibians-and-reptiles-tickets-676647720547?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/herp-time-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-amphibians-and-reptiles/
LOCATION:Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site\, 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway\, Maitland Bridge\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230722T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230722T223000
DTSTAMP:20260507T161903
CREATED:20230718T142359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191334Z
UID:2129-1690059600-1690065000@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Wildlife After Dark: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia's Nocturnal Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Join MTRI on a guided walk along Keji lake as we discuss bats\, owls\, nocturnal mammals\, catch moths and look at biofluorescence! \nShould you be afraid of a bump in the night? Chances are that it isn’t the boogeyman\, just a wondering wild animal on their nightly routine. Come out with MTRI on a guided walk along the Slapfoot trail (Jeremy’s Bay) in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site on Saturday\, July 22 (9-10:30 p.m.) to get to know our nocturnal wildlife a little better (~3 kms\, meeting at Meadow Beach). We will be joined by Bat Biologist Lori Phiney and Chad Simmons\, Ecologist\, at the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute. \nDuring the walk we will explore the beautiful trail along Keji Lake\, discuss bats in Nova Scotia\, their decline\, possible recovery\, research and how you can help as well as owls\, nocturnal mammals\, use UV lights to spot biofluorescence (glow in the dark wildlife) and catch moths with the help of a non-lethal light traps! \nPlease be aware that admittance to Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site requires daily fees. Please bring appropriate footwear\, flashlights\, water and any snacks you may need. We will be meeting at the Meadow Beach parking lot at 9 p.m. \nOur walk is part of MTRI’s Kespukwitk (Southwest Nova Scotia) iNaturalist Competition. Over the next year\, we will host 4 seasonal\, 2-week-long competitions on the iNaturalist app\, a free wildlife identification and community science app. These are fierce but friendly competitions between the municipalities of Annapolis\, Digby\, Clare\, Yarmouth\, Argyle\, Barrington\, Shelburne\, Lunenburg and Queens to see who can collect the most wildlife observations. To join\, all you must do is log onto iNaturalist and take observations in Kespukwitk during the 2 weeklong competitions. \nIf you have any questions please email chad.simmons@merseytobeatic.ca \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wildlife-after-dark-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-nocturnal-wildlife-tickets-676642474857?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/wildlife-after-dark-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-nocturnal-wildlife/
LOCATION:Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site\, 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway\, Maitland Bridge\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230723T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T161903
CREATED:20230718T142513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191415Z
UID:2131-1690108200-1690113600@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Botanize: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia's Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join MTRI on a guided walk along Grafton Woods trail as we explore the fantastical world of plants and meet a particularly creepy relative. \nPlants were one of the first organisms to take root on land and over their 500 million-year journey they have evolved into a mind-blowing amount of biodiversity\, including some creepy looking ones! \nCome along with MTRI on a guided walk through one of the most amazing kingdoms of life: Plants. Together we will explore these amazing creatures\, learn their secrets\, characteristics and ID tips and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation as we explore Grafton Woods (~3 km) in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site on Sunday\, July 23 (10:30-12 p.m.). We will be joined by MTRI’s own Ecologist\, Chad Simmons. \nPlease be aware that admittance to Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site requires daily fees. Please bring appropriate footwear\, water and any snacks you may need. We will be meeting at the Grafton Woods parking lot at 10:30 a.m. \nOur walk is part of MTRI’s Kespukwitk (Southwest Nova Scotia) iNaturalist Competition. Over the next year\, we will host 4 seasonal\, 2-week-long competitions on the iNaturalist app\, a free wildlife identification and community science app. These are fierce but friendly competitions between the municipalities of Annapolis\, Digby\, Clare\, Yarmouth\, Argyle\, Barrington\, Shelburne\, Lunenburg and Queens to see who can collect the most wildlife observations. To join\, all you must do is log onto iNaturalist and take observations in Kespukwitk during the 2 weeklong competitions. \nIf you have any questions please email chad.simmons@merseytobeatic.ca \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-botanize-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-plants-tickets-676668332197?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/lets-botanize-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-plants/
LOCATION:Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site\, 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway\, Maitland Bridge\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T161903
CREATED:20230719T190923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T190934Z
UID:2146-1690452000-1690459200@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Parent + Kids\, Explore & Learn\, Annapolis Sand Barrens
DESCRIPTION:Join some of the Clean Annapolis River Project team to learn about a very uncommon ecosystem found in the Annapolis Valley! We will explore the special plants that grow here and the wildlife that have adapted to this ecosystem. \nWe will try to collect photos of as many species as possible to submit to the Summer iNaturalist Challenge for team Annapolis County! Feel free to bring a camera or cell phone to help take photos. \nRSVP here: https://www.annapolisriver.ca/event-details/parent-kids-explore-learn-annapolis-sand-barrens/form
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/parent-kids-explore-learn-annapolis-sand-barrens/
LOCATION:Michael Avenue\, Michael Avenue\, Meadowvale\, NS\, B0P 1W0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clean Annaoplis River Project":MAILTO:carp@annapolisriver.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230728T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T161903
CREATED:20230718T142700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191411Z
UID:2133-1690540200-1690545600@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Making a Splash: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia's Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Join MTRI on a guided walk along the French Basin trail as we discuss wetlands\, their wildlife and how you can help protect them. \nWetlands are some of the most wildlife-filled\, diverse\, water-saving\, climate change-fighting ecosystems you will ever find\, but many people still think of them as wasted space. Come along with MTRI on a guided walk through the French Basin trail (~2 km) in Annapolis Royal with MTRI Ecologist Chad Simmons and Research Associate at Nova Scotia Community College\, Rachel Kendall. Together we will learn about the wonders of wetlands\, the many species we encounter\, importance of wetlands and how you can help appreciate and conserve these valuable ecosystems. \nPlease bring appropriate footwear\, water and any snacks you may need. We will be meeting at the Marsh trail parking lot at 10:30 a.m. \nOur walk is part of MTRI’s Kespukwitk (Southwest Nova Scotia) iNaturalist Competition. Over the next year\, we will host 4 seasonal\, 2-week-long competitions on the iNaturalist app\, a free wildlife identification and community science app. These are fierce but friendly competitions between the municipalities of Annapolis\, Digby\, Clare\, Yarmouth\, Argyle\, Barrington\, Shelburne\, Lunenburg and Queens to see who can collect the most wildlife observations. To join\, all you must do is log onto iNaturalist and take observations in Kespukwitk during the 2 weeklong competitions. \nIf you have any questions please email chad.simmons@merseytobeatic.ca \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-a-splash-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-wetlands-tickets-676860005497?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/making-a-splash-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-wetlands/
LOCATION:French Basin Trail\, Nova Scotia Trunk 1\, Annapolis Royal\, NS\, B0S 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T161903
CREATED:20230718T143235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191409Z
UID:2137-1690570800-1690574400@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Monarch Watch: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia's Monarch Butterfly
DESCRIPTION:Join MTRI as we explore the Adventure Trail (Bridgewater) on the lookout for Nova Scotia’s Endangered Monarch Butterflies. \nJoin us for a gentle stroll along the Adventure Trail (Bridgewater)\, as we explore the lifecycle of the marvellous Endangered Monarch butterfly. During the walk\, we will discover their host plant\, the Milkweed species that grow in abundance around these wetlands and discuss the Monarchs many forms of life\, and with luck\, see some of these amazing creatures along the way. This guided walk will cover the fundamentals of the Monarch butterfly as well as the milkweed monitoring project\, a project all are encouraged to join to aid in the recovery of the Monarch. We will be joined by Carter Feltham (Reptile Researcher at the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute) and Chad Simmons (Ecologist at the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute). \nPlease bring appropriate footwear\, water and any snacks you may need. We will be meeting at the parking lot along Naugler Rd (https://goo.gl/maps/eHu1U89TBmR2dy1k6) at 7 p.m. \nOur walk is part of MTRI’s Kespukwitk (Southwest Nova Scotia) iNaturalist Competition. Over the next year\, we will host 4 seasonal\, 2-week-long competitions on the iNaturalist app\, a free wildlife identification and community science app. These are fierce but friendly competitions between the municipalities of Annapolis\, Digby\, Clare\, Yarmouth\, Argyle\, Barrington\, Shelburne\, Lunenburg and Queens to see who can collect the most wildlife observations. To join\, all you must do is log onto iNaturalist and take observations in Kespukwitk during the 2 weeklong competitions. \nIf you have any questions please email chad.simmons@merseytobeatic.ca \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monarch-watch-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-monarch-butterfly-tickets-677314815847?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/monarch-watch-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-monarch-butterfly/
LOCATION:Adventure Trail\, Adventure Trail\, Bridgewater\, NS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230730T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T161903
CREATED:20230718T143444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191405Z
UID:2140-1690711200-1690716600@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Walking with Giants: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia's Old Growth Forests
DESCRIPTION:Join MTRI on a guided tour of ancient forests along the Four Mile Stillwater trail as we discuss their wildlife\, threats and future. \nGiant ancient trees tower over you\, you sink into thick\, soft moss\, and birds sing in the distance. There is nothing like standing in an old-growth forest\, you can feel the wonder. On top of being especially valuable for conservation these forests often leave their visitors feeling changed\, almost like there was magic in the air. Grab your chance to experience the magic and join MTRI on a guided tour of an ancient hemlock forest at the Four Mile Stillwater trail (near Kempt). \nDuring the walk we will explore the beautiful trail along the Medway River (~3 km)\, discuss the wildlife we see around us\, the challenges that old forest faces\, give identification tips and share how you can better protect the wildlife around you. \nPlease bring appropriate footwear\, water and any snacks you may need. We will be meeting at the Four Mile Stillwater trail parking lot at 10 a.m. \nOur walk is part of MTRI’s Kespukwitk (Southwest Nova Scotia) iNaturalist Competition. Over the next year\, we will host 4 seasonal\, 2-week-long competitions on the iNaturalist app\, a free wildlife identification and community science app. These are fierce but friendly competitions between the municipalities of Annapolis\, Digby\, Clare\, Yarmouth\, Argyle\, Barrington\, Shelburne\, Lunenburg and Queens to see who can collect the most wildlife observations. To join\, all you must do is log onto iNaturalist and take observations in Kespukwitk during the 2 weeklong competitions. \nIf you have any questions please email chad.simmons@merseytobeatic.ca \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walking-with-giants-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-old-growth-forests-tickets-676863556117?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/walking-with-giants-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-old-growth-forests/
LOCATION:Four Mile Stillwater Trail\, 2032 Nova Scotia Trunk 8\, Bear River\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230730T143000
DTSTAMP:20260507T161903
CREATED:20230718T143623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191203Z
UID:2143-1690722000-1690727400@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:I am Lichen It: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia's Lichens
DESCRIPTION:Join MTRI on a guided walk along the Acacia Valley Trails and discuss one of the most amazing kingdoms of life\, the lichens. \nLichens are often ignored when people think about wildlife but these amazing organisms were one of the first to grow on land and now they make up hundreds of species in Nova Scotia! Come along with MTRI on a guided walk along the Acacia Valley trail (Barton) through one of the most ancient and amazing kingdoms of life: the lichens! We will be joined by lichen expert Cole Vale\, Junior Environmental Scientist at McCallum Environmental Ltd. and MTRI’s own Ecologist\, Chad Simmons. \nDuring the walk (~4 km) we explore the beautiful Acacia Valley trail\, discuss the wildlife we see\, the challenges they face\, share identification tips and talk about how you can better protect the wildlife around you. \nPlease bring appropriate footwear\, water and any snacks you may need. We will be meeting at the trail parking lot (155 Mill Rd) at 1 p.m. \nOur walk is part of MTRI’s Kespukwitk (Southwest Nova Scotia) iNaturalist Competition. Over the next year\, we will host 4 seasonal\, 2-week-long competitions on the iNaturalist app\, a free wildlife identification and community science app. These are fierce but friendly competitions between the municipalities of Annapolis\, Digby\, Clare\, Yarmouth\, Argyle\, Barrington\, Shelburne\, Lunenburg and Queens to see who can collect the most wildlife observations. To join\, all you must do is log onto iNaturalist and take observations in Kespukwitk during the 2 weeklong competitions. \nIf you have any questions please email chad.simmons@merseytobeatic.ca \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-am-lichen-it-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-lichens-tickets-676854117887?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1 \n 
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/i-am-lichen-it-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-lichens/
LOCATION:Acacia Valley Trail\, 155 Mill Rd\, Hillgrove\, Nova Sctoia
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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