Join Mi’kmaq artisan, Todd Labrador, his family, and the Kejimkujik team, as they launch the birch bark canoe built this summer at the Birch Bark Canoe Shop, Merrymakedge. More information about traditional Mi’kmaq birch bark canoe building with Todd Labrador and his family
Love taking photos and walking in the woods? Join the 2nd annual Otter Ponds iNaturalist Bioblitz on Saturday, Sept. 27th. Learn from experts on birds, lichens, herps, invertebrates, wetland species, and more! The event will take place at Otter Ponds Demonstration Forest from 10am to 3pm, with a free BBQ lunch. This family-friendly event will […]
Welcome to the very first edition of The Hemlock Hustle Gravel Rally—a day to ride, connect, and celebrate the incredible forests of rural Annapolis County! This is a rally-style ride designed for gravel enthusiasts of all levels. Come ready for adventure, gorgeous autumn scenery, and the perfect mix of challenge and fun. After the ride, stick […]
Join Nova Scotia Working Woodlands Trust on Monday, October 20, for their Annual General Meeting (AGM)! The AGM will take place online from 5:30 to 6:30 PM and will include program updates from their staff, highlights of what’s ahead, and the election of our Board of Directors. This is a great opportunity to learn more […]
Come see the out-of-this-world views in the UNESCO-designated Acadian Skies & Mi’kmaq Lands Starlight Preserve. Join Biosphere staff, local astronomers, and student researchers at Forest Glen Adventures, 5907 Highway 340, Forest Glen, to see the Orionid meteor shower during a new moon. The event will start at the Forest Glen Community Center.
Scotian Shores will be leading a multi-day shoreline cleanup on the beautiful Blanche Peninsula in late October, working closely with the Nova Scotia Nature Trust, and Coastal Action to help remove marine debris from our precious coastline. Please note the terrain in the area can be rocky and uneven. For more event details, please visit Scotian Shores’ Facebook […]
Join MCFC for an evening of celebration as the Medway Community Forest Co-op marks its 10-year anniversary! We’re bringing together friends, partners, and community members to reflect on a decade of growth in community forestry — and to look ahead to what’s next. Enjoy delicious local bites, live music, and inspiring words from our guest […]
Coastal Action is heading out to explore the LaHave Islands with Birds Canada to learn about the importance of this special area and the incredible diversity of its coastal ecosystems. Whether you’re a recreational user, a birder, a local resident or a visitor, we Coastal Action invites you to join them for a morning on […]
Get involved with a beach habitat cleanup at Kejimkujik Seaside, in partnership with Scotian Shores. Help keep our shoreline clean! Gather shoreline garbage and leave behind a more natural landscape and healthier habitat. Email: [email protected]
Join the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute in welcoming clinical herbalist Benna Keoghoe for a hands-on afternoon of learning on November 16, from 1-4pm at the MTRI field station (9 Mount Merritt Road, Kempt). Discover the edible and medicinal trees and plants that can be found through the winter and learn how to use them. Participants […]
This year MTRI has teamed up with NSCC to host their annual fall science gathering and celebrate good news stories. Join us as we come together to share the science, recovery, and stewardship initiatives taking place in the Kespukwitk/Southwest Nova Scotia Priority Place-and beyond. This one-day conference will showcase the efforts and successes of the […]
Are you a lover of nature? Come check out the poster presentation session MTRI are hosting at their Biodiversity Conservation Showcase to learn about the conservation work being done in our community! Admittance is free, and all are welcome! You can expect booths from local conservation organizations and free snacks. Join us as we come […]