Mi’kmaw Moons: A Two-Eyed Seeing Project
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 […]
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Once there were thousands: Bats, their parasites, and white-nose syndrome
MTRI 9 Mt Merritt Rd, Kempt, NS, CanadaLearn 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 […]
Prototype Quillwort; a living fossil in modern times
MTRI 9 Mt Merritt Rd, Kempt, NS, CanadaA 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 […]
Gaff Point Trailblazers
Hirtle Beach 318 Hirtle Beach Road, Kingsburg, NS, CanadaLooking 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. Located […]
Terranaut Club: Science and Nature Exploration for Girls+
MTRI 9 Mt Merritt Rd, Kempt, NS, CanadaTerranaut 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 […]
Ocean Songs: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia’s Birds
Thomas Raddall Park 529 Raddall Park Rd, Port Joli, NS, CanadaPart of the MTRI’s Field Guide Walks collection Join MTRI on a free guided walk at Thomas Raddall Provincial Park as we discuss Nova Scotia’s shorebirds! Nova Scotia is home to hundreds […]
Forest Songs: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia’s Birds
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge, Nova Scotia, CanadaJoin MTRI on a guided walk at two trails in Kejimkujik National Park to discuss the birds we see and the challenges they face. Nova Scotia is home to hundreds […]
Herp Time: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia’s Amphibians and Reptiles
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge, Nova Scotia, CanadaJoin MTRI on a guided walk along Snake Lake as we discuss Nova Scotia’s reptiles and amphibians, how to ID them and their challenges. Nova Scotia is home to dozens […]
Wildlife After Dark: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia’s Nocturnal Wildlife
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge, Nova Scotia, CanadaJoin MTRI on a guided walk along Keji lake as we discuss bats, owls, nocturnal mammals, catch moths and look at biofluorescence! Should you be afraid of a bump in […]
Let’s Botanize: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia’s Plants
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge, Nova Scotia, CanadaJoin MTRI on a guided walk along Grafton Woods trail as we explore the fantastical world of plants and meet a particularly creepy relative. Plants were one of the first […]
Parent + Kids, Explore & Learn, Annapolis Sand Barrens
Michael Avenue Michael Avenue, Meadowvale, NS, CanadaJoin 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 […]
Making a Splash: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia’s Wetlands
French Basin Trail Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Annapolis Royal, NS, CanadaJoin MTRI on a guided walk along the French Basin trail as we discuss wetlands, their wildlife and how you can help protect them. Wetlands are some of the most […]
