• Prototype Quillwort; a living fossil in modern times

    MTRI 9 Mt Merritt Rd, Kempt, NS, Canada

    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 […]

  • Gaff Point Trailblazers

    Hirtle Beach 318 Hirtle Beach Road, Kingsburg, NS, Canada

    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. Located […]

  • Terranaut Club: Science and Nature Exploration for Girls+

    MTRI 9 Mt Merritt Rd, Kempt, NS, Canada

    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 […]

  • Ocean Songs: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia’s Birds

    Thomas Raddall Park 529 Raddall Park Rd, Port Joli, NS, Canada

    Part 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, Canada

    Join 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, Canada

    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. 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, Canada

    Join 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, Canada

    Join 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, Canada

    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 […]

  • Making a Splash: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia’s Wetlands

    French Basin Trail Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Annapolis Royal, NS, Canada

    Join 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 […]

  • Monarch Watch: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia’s Monarch Butterfly

    Adventure Trail Adventure Trail, Bridgewater, NS, Canada

    Join MTRI as we explore the Adventure Trail (Bridgewater) on the lookout for Nova Scotia’s Endangered Monarch Butterflies. Join us for a gentle stroll along the Adventure Trail (Bridgewater), as […]

  • Walking with Giants: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia’s Old Growth Forests

    Four Mile Stillwater Trail 2032 Nova Scotia Trunk 8, Bear River, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Join MTRI on a guided tour of ancient forests along the Four Mile Stillwater trail as we discuss their wildlife, threats and future. Giant ancient trees tower over you, you […]