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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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