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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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SUMMARY:Sights and Sounds of Brier Island
DESCRIPTION:Looking for an opportunity to help protect coastal habitat? Join us for a morning of shoreline cleanup and trail maintenance on the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Brier Island Nature Reserve. \nBrier Island is renowned for its bird life and rare plant species\, as well as its beautiful coastal views and island culture. Come join your fellow nature enthusiasts and get your hands dirty\, while making a difference! \nJoin us for our Sights and Sounds of Brier Island event. This will be our eighth event\, and we are seeking volunteers to complete shoreline cleanup and trail maintenance on our 3.5-kilometre Brier Island Coastal Trail. \nPre-registration for this event is required. \nRegister here: Sights and Sounds of Brier Island Registration\, Sat\, Aug 19\, 2023 at 9:15 AM | Eventbrite \nLunch and snacks on the Westport oceanside deck will be provided! \nPlease note\n\nThis event will be weather dependent.\nAll tools will be provided by NCC.\nAdditional event details\, including directions and parking instructions\, will be provided closer to the event day.\nTrail difficulty: moderate. The trail is maintained and flat.\nThis event will require physical labour\, and participants must have a moderate to high fitness level.\nThere will be toilets at the meeting site but not at the work sites.\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. \n  \n*Note that the location is for the parking lot at 225 Water St\, Westport\, NS.
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/sights-and-sounds-of-brier-island/
LOCATION:Westport\, NS\, 225 Water St\, Westport\, NS\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Medicinals & Edibles Workshop for Woodlot Owners
DESCRIPTION:Are you a woodlot owner interested in learning about wild medicinal and edible plants? Join us for a walk through the forest with clinical herbalist\, Benna Keoghoe\, where she will be teaching how to identify natural medicines that grow all around us. Supplies will be provided for tincture making!’ \nBe sure to pre-register\, as space is limited: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAFNp3LdUMVQ4TkdPVEs1VVM5NklGWE5HVjgyRFY1Sy4u&fbclid=IwAR2VTE0tvRhoGi340w_6RouAJNS2yeuFVeM233AbNC08u9nY4_0BvOUC9hU
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/medicinals-edibles-workshop-for-woodlot-owners/
LOCATION:MTRI\, 9 Mt Merritt Rd\, Kempt\, NS\, B0T 1B0\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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SUMMARY:MTRI March Break Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute Wednesday\, March 12th from 11-2 at our field station for drop-in family fun! Lunch will be provided.
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/mtri-march-break-day/
LOCATION:Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute\, 9 Mount Merritt Road\, Kempt\, Nova Scotia\, B0T 1B0\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute":MAILTO:info@merseytobeatic.ca
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