Do you live or work in Southwest Nova Scotia/Kespukwitk? Are you interested in shoreline ecosystems? If so, join the Kingsburg Coastal Conservancy as they co-host a Green Shores® Level 1 training day at the Riverport Community Center on June 1, 9am-4pm. Register by e-mailing [email protected] with your name, email, and name of your community to […]
Are you a forest steward or have an interest in conserving habitat for bird species at risk? Join Dr. Cindy Staicer (Dalhousie University) and Izzy Clarke (Ducks Unlimited Canada – Atlantic) to learn more about Beneficial Management Practices for bird species at risk in NS forested wetlands through a Bird Walk in the Otter Ponds […]
The Barrington Museum Complex is co-hosting a Green Shores® Level 1 training day with theCape Sable Historical Society on June 8, 9am-4pm. Register by e-mailing [email protected] with your name, email, and name of your community to [email protected]. Green Shores® is a program originally created by the Stewardship Centre for BC, and has recently expanded and updated to be applicable […]
Meet at Riverport Community Centre Parking Lot at 9:00am, carpool to Feltzen South for the hike. Please wear appropriate outdoor clothing including footwear appropriate for hiking. Join with KCC members and Jody Conrad, a founding member of Leave No Trace Canada and the first Leave No Trace Master Educator in Canada, as we learn and […]
TransCoastal Adaptations is co-hosting a Green Shores® Level 2 training session at Saint Mary’s University Thursday, July 25th to Friday, July 26th – 9am to 4:30pm. Register by e-mailing [email protected] with your name, email, and name of your community to [email protected]. Level 2 training is a two- day course for those who have already completed Level 1 training. […]
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute! Music event with the Bare Elbows String Band. A fabulous blue grass band from Ontario! This is an outdoor Event at the Gateway Campground (8956 Highway 8 South Brookfield). Bring a blanket or chair. $15 for adults, $10 for kids and under 5 free Camping […]
TransCoastal Adaptations is co-hosting a Green Shores® Level 2 training session at Saint Mary’s University Thursday, August 8th to Friday, August 9th – 9am to 4:30pm Register by e-mailing [email protected] with your name, email, and name of your community to [email protected]. Level 2 training is a two- day course for those who have already completed Level 1 training. […]
Volunteer with LoonWatch and count Common loons on lakes in Kejimkuijik. You will paddle the lakes of Kejimkuijik looking for loons and chicks to help monitor loon presence and breeding activity. You don’t need to be a loon expert, just be comfortable paddling and supply your own canoe or rent one from Jake’s Landing. Please […]
The Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council is hosting a Dog-Strangling Vine Weed Pull and invites you to join them to help stop the spread of this highly invasive plant. Dog-Strangling Vine is an invasive plant that reduces biodiversity and threatens the endangered Monarch Butterfly! What to bring: Water Closed-toe shoes Clothes you don’t mind getting […]
Join the Nova Scotia Nature Trust for a nature walk at Sand Beach led by nature photographer Jason Dain, with tips and guidance for those who want to bring a camera (or phone!) and learn about nature photography! This event is open to the public, and we ask that you please register by August 20, […]
Coastal Action is turning 30! Come celebrate 3 decades of environmental projects and programs in our communities! We will have birthday cake, games & activities for all ages, prizes, and a bounce castle! Drop in any time between 1:00pm and 4:00pm on September 15th.
MTRI are collaborating with Medway Community Forest to host basket weaver Sian Gwynne Turner for a 2-day workshop! You will be submerged in the language of willow. We will make a round stake and strand kindling/log/storage basket with inset handles out of cultivated willow grown in Nova Scotia. You will learn about cultivation and preparation […]