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SUMMARY:Spring LoonWatch at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
DESCRIPTION: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 register by emailing benevolekeji-kejivolunteer@pc.gc.ca. \nRain date: June 2\, 2024
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/loonwatch-at-kejimkujik-national-park-and-national-historic-site/
LOCATION:Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site\, 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway\, Maitland Bridge\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Green Shores Level 1 Training at Little Harbour Community Hall
DESCRIPTION:The Little Harbour Community Hall is co-hosting a Green Shores® Level 1 training day with the Pemsik Mawa’tasikl Anko’tmu’kl Project on May 23\, 9am-4pm.\n\n\nRegister by e-mailing transcoastaladaptations@smu.ca with your name\, email\, and name of your community to transcoastaladaptations@smu.ca.\n\n\n\n\nGreen Shores® is a program originally created by the Stewardship Centre for BC\, and has recently expanded and updated to be applicable in the Maritimes! Green Shores provides anyone working on a lake or ocean shoreline with a system of credits and ratings to optimize the benefits that the project provides to both the project manager/homeowner\, and to the environment. Level 1 training is a great introduction to the program and covers shoreline ecology\, governance\, and climate change adaptation measures\, with the ability to apply what is learned to a real shoreline in the afternoon.
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/green-shores-level-1-training-at-little-harbour-community-hall/
LOCATION:Little Harbour Community Hall
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ORGANIZER;CN="TransCoastal Adaptations Centre for Nature-based Solutions":MAILTO:transcoastaladaptations@smu.ca.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
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SUMMARY:Green Shores Level 1 Training with Kingsburg Coastal Conservancy
DESCRIPTION: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 host a Green Shores® Level 1 training day at the Riverport Community Center on May 18\, 9am-4pm.\n\n\n\nRegister by e-mailing transcoastaladaptations@smu.ca with your name\, email\, and name of your community to transcoastaladaptations@smu.ca. Members of certain communities are eligible to take this training for free! Please note there are limited spaces available.\n\n\n\n\n\nGreen Shores® is a program originally created by the Stewardship Centre for BC\, and has recently expanded and updated to be applicable in the Maritimes! Green Shores provides anyone working on a lake or ocean shoreline with a system of credits and ratings to optimize the benefits that the project provides to both the project manager/homeowner\, and to the environment. Level 1 training is a great introduction to the program and covers shoreline ecology\, governance\, and climate change adaptation measures\, with the ability to apply what is learned to a real shoreline in the afternoon.
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/green-shores-level-1-training-with-kingsburg-coastal-conservancy/
LOCATION:Riverport District Community Center\, 79 Lower Lahave Rd\, Lunenburg\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230831T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230831T200000
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SUMMARY:Understanding How Fish Respond to Warmer Waters and Climate Change (Sarah Brown\, Program Coordinator for the Terranaut Club)
DESCRIPTION:Continuing into August\, MTRI will be hosting weekly seminars on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8 p.m. These seminars will be online so you can sign up on Zoom\, catch our Facebook live stream or watch afterwards on our YouTube channel. This month our seminars will feature mosquito diversity in Nova Scotia\, wildfires in Canada\, fungi of Hemlock forests\, parasites in White-Tailed Deer and the impact of warming waters on fish! You can register on Zoom using the links below.\n\ndrac\n\nClimate change has led to variations in global mean temperatures\, as well as the intensity\, frequency\, and duration of more extreme temperature events. The processes by which animals cope with these thermal variations are not yet fully understood\, but it has been suggested that an animal’s response to increases in rising stable\, mean temperatures is different than their response to thermal variability. Using a small mangrove fish as a model species\, I predicted that natural\, unpredictable thermal variability would affect the fish’s physiology\, as measured through their survival rate\, fecundity\, growth rate\, various aspects of their thermal biology\, and gill morphology. My data showed that the survival\, fecundity\, and growth rate of these fish significantly decline during exposure to unpredictable thermal environments\, yet their thermal biology is not significantly altered. Collectively\, our data reveal that the unpredictability of thermal fluctuations is an important factor to consider when studying the physiological effects of thermal variation.\n\ndrac\nSign up at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwofuGprTosHNxlL3SmBKuNcZQKlp7ItrZQ?fbclid=IwAR2KgB2-6R1CcUTtvmtJQsXefLnXCkZ-7v9qP-jFgzJtP2OUyg21Qtptqnc#/registration
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/understanding-how-fish-respond-to-warmer-waters-and-climate-change-sarah-brown-program-coordinator-for-the-terranaut-club/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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SUMMARY:Two Important Parasites of White-tailed Deer (Dave Shutler\, Acadia University)
DESCRIPTION:Continuing into August\, MTRI will be hosting weekly seminars on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8 p.m. These seminars will be online so you can sign up on Zoom\, catch our Facebook live stream or watch afterwards on our YouTube channel. This month our seminars will feature mosquito diversity in Nova Scotia\, wildfires in Canada\, fungi of Hemlock forests\, parasites in White-Tailed Deer and the impact of warming waters on fish! You can register on Zoom using the links below. \nWhite-tailed Deer are an introduced species in Nova Scotia and they have come with several major pests. During his talk\, Dave will talk about ticks\, including eTick.ca and tick-monitoring as well as the deer brain worm. \nSign up at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlf-6qrD0uGdBQxOxQwhCYP3OyWaac2H_q?fbclid=IwAR2f9hYT9iPRvqR2ACpV_FHtfxmhwkS-NyYD4WrOunrOxAurcUwDt2fpGaw#/registration
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/two-important-parasites-of-white-tailed-deer-dave-shutler-acadia-university/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230819T150000
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UID:2186-1692439200-1692457200@kswnsconservation.ca
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
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230819T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230819T140000
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UID:1550-1692436500-1692453600@kswnsconservation.ca
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
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230817T200000
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UID:2174-1692298800-1692302400@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Fungi of Threatened Eastern Hemlock Stands — Does Insect Disturbance Impact Diversity? (Rebecca Mader\, MSc Student at Acadia University)
DESCRIPTION:Continuing into August\, MTRI will be hosting weekly seminars on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8 p.m. These seminars will be online so you can sign up on Zoom\, catch our Facebook live stream or watch afterwards on our YouTube channel. This month our seminars will feature mosquito diversity in Nova Scotia\, wildfires in Canada\, fungi of Hemlock forests\, parasites in White-Tailed Deer and the impact of warming waters on fish! You can register on Zoom using the links below. \nA forest foundation tree species\, Eastern Hemlock\, is threatened in southwestern Nova Scotia by the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid\, an invasive insect. This disturbance may have consequences for the vitally important — yet not well-studied — fungal communities associated with Eastern Hemlock. This study uses a unique long-term dataset from Acadia University’s E.C. Smith Herbarium to investigate the composition and diversity of fungal ecosystems of Eastern Hemlock forests in southwestern Nova Scotia\, their resistance to insect-induced disturbance of host trees\, and the effects of temperature and precipitation on these invaluable communities. \nSign up at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdequrDMsHNGvUsLU1T-xB4Jir-g5Topw?fbclid=IwAR2rgZAirDABEh0PMlm1JJv5uZG9AMO95G074UAG4PW089Ww3L640eGWKm4#/registration
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/fungi-of-threatened-eastern-hemlock-stands-does-insect-disturbance-impact-diversity-rebecca-mader-msc-student-at-acadia-university/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230814T130000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230804T141220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T141220Z
UID:2184-1692014400-1692018000@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Mapping Nova Scotia's Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Wetlands are incredibly diverse\, coming in many different shapes\, sizes and types\, think of open grass-filled marshes compared to wet forests. This diversity makes them tricky to map and an unmapped ecosystem is difficult to conserve. Luckily some new projects are tackling this issue and helping to create a reliable and accurate map of Nova Scotia’s wet areas. Join us during Nova Scotia’s new Wetland Awareness Week on Monday\, Aug. 14\, 12-1 p.m. for our Lunch and Learn with John Gallop\, Wetland and Water Resource Specialist at Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change. John will discuss his department’s work on a LiDAR-based Wet Area Mapping (WAM) for Nova Scotia and this summer’s fieldwork to verify the maps and improve the model.\n\nOur Lunch and Learn will be online so you can sign up on Zoom\, catch our Facebook live stream or watch afterwards on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/lunch-and-learn-mapping-nova-scotias-wetlands/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230810T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230804T134837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T135250Z
UID:2172-1691694000-1691697600@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Seminar: Historical Fire Regimes and Recent Wildfire Trends in Canada and Nova Scotia
DESCRIPTION:Continuing into August\, MTRI will be hosting weekly seminars on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8 p.m. These seminars will be online so you can sign up on Zoom\, catch our Facebook live stream or watch afterwards on our YouTube channel. This month our seminars will feature mosquito diversity in Nova Scotia\, wildfires in Canada\, fungi of Hemlock forests\, parasites in White-Tailed Deer and the impact of warming waters on fish! You can register on Zoom using the links below. \nThe 2023 fire season in Canada has drawn widespread attention due to the exceptional area burned and the number of people affected. This seminar will help participants contextualize this year with an understanding of historical levels of fire activity and the natural role wildfires play in our forests\, both nationally and provincially. We will conclude by discussing how modern climate change and fire suppression have contributed to recent and ongoing changes to Canadian fire activity and the associated ecological impacts of shifting fire regimes. \nSign up at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqdOGprDgtHNVY7LfxI2OND1VhpsYw1A3B?fbclid=IwAR2ML5xCWiHVbBYjM0EO_S91WvIEdfjYe8Q1DYmdO5E_ovsdeed94-Q6eII#/registration
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/summer-seminar-historical-fire-regimes-and-recent-wildfire-trends-in-canada-and-nova-scotia/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230730T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230730T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230718T143623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191203Z
UID:2143-1690722000-1690727400@kswnsconservation.ca
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
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230730T113000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230718T143444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191405Z
UID:2140-1690711200-1690716600@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Walking with Giants: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia's Old Growth Forests
DESCRIPTION:Join MTRI on a guided tour of ancient forests along the Four Mile Stillwater trail as we discuss their wildlife\, threats and future. \nGiant ancient trees tower over you\, you sink into thick\, soft moss\, and birds sing in the distance. There is nothing like standing in an old-growth forest\, you can feel the wonder. On top of being especially valuable for conservation these forests often leave their visitors feeling changed\, almost like there was magic in the air. Grab your chance to experience the magic and join MTRI on a guided tour of an ancient hemlock forest at the Four Mile Stillwater trail (near Kempt). \nDuring the walk we will explore the beautiful trail along the Medway River (~3 km)\, discuss the wildlife we see around us\, the challenges that old forest faces\, give identification tips and share 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 Four Mile Stillwater trail parking lot at 10 a.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/walking-with-giants-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-old-growth-forests-tickets-676863556117?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/walking-with-giants-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-old-growth-forests/
LOCATION:Four Mile Stillwater Trail\, 2032 Nova Scotia Trunk 8\, Bear River\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230718T143235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191409Z
UID:2137-1690570800-1690574400@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Monarch Watch: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia's Monarch Butterfly
DESCRIPTION:Join MTRI as we explore the Adventure Trail (Bridgewater) on the lookout for Nova Scotia’s Endangered Monarch Butterflies. \nJoin us for a gentle stroll along the Adventure Trail (Bridgewater)\, as we explore the lifecycle of the marvellous Endangered Monarch butterfly. During the walk\, we will discover their host plant\, the Milkweed species that grow in abundance around these wetlands and discuss the Monarchs many forms of life\, and with luck\, see some of these amazing creatures along the way. This guided walk will cover the fundamentals of the Monarch butterfly as well as the milkweed monitoring project\, a project all are encouraged to join to aid in the recovery of the Monarch. We will be joined by Carter Feltham (Reptile Researcher at the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute) and Chad Simmons (Ecologist at the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute). \nPlease bring appropriate footwear\, water and any snacks you may need. We will be meeting at the parking lot along Naugler Rd (https://goo.gl/maps/eHu1U89TBmR2dy1k6) at 7 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/monarch-watch-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-monarch-butterfly-tickets-677314815847?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/monarch-watch-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-monarch-butterfly/
LOCATION:Adventure Trail\, Adventure Trail\, Bridgewater\, NS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230728T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230718T142700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191411Z
UID:2133-1690540200-1690545600@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Making a Splash: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia's Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Join MTRI on a guided walk along the French Basin trail as we discuss wetlands\, their wildlife and how you can help protect them. \nWetlands are some of the most wildlife-filled\, diverse\, water-saving\, climate change-fighting ecosystems you will ever find\, but many people still think of them as wasted space. Come along with MTRI on a guided walk through the French Basin trail (~2 km) in Annapolis Royal with MTRI Ecologist Chad Simmons and Research Associate at Nova Scotia Community College\, Rachel Kendall. Together we will learn about the wonders of wetlands\, the many species we encounter\, importance of wetlands and how you can help appreciate and conserve these valuable ecosystems. \nPlease bring appropriate footwear\, water and any snacks you may need. We will be meeting at the Marsh trail parking lot at 10:30 a.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/making-a-splash-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-wetlands-tickets-676860005497?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/making-a-splash-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-wetlands/
LOCATION:French Basin Trail\, Nova Scotia Trunk 1\, Annapolis Royal\, NS\, B0S 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230719T190923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T190934Z
UID:2146-1690452000-1690459200@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Parent + Kids\, Explore & Learn\, Annapolis Sand Barrens
DESCRIPTION: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 and the wildlife that have adapted to this ecosystem. \nWe will try to collect photos of as many species as possible to submit to the Summer iNaturalist Challenge for team Annapolis County! Feel free to bring a camera or cell phone to help take photos. \nRSVP here: https://www.annapolisriver.ca/event-details/parent-kids-explore-learn-annapolis-sand-barrens/form
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/parent-kids-explore-learn-annapolis-sand-barrens/
LOCATION:Michael Avenue\, Michael Avenue\, Meadowvale\, NS\, B0P 1W0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kswnsconservation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/361558178_671341038351811_1424103340305678791_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Clean Annaoplis River Project":MAILTO:carp@annapolisriver.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230723T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230723T120000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230718T142513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191415Z
UID:2131-1690108200-1690113600@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Let's Botanize: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia's Plants
DESCRIPTION:Join MTRI on a guided walk along Grafton Woods trail as we explore the fantastical world of plants and meet a particularly creepy relative. \nPlants were one of the first organisms to take root on land and over their 500 million-year journey they have evolved into a mind-blowing amount of biodiversity\, including some creepy looking ones! \nCome along with MTRI on a guided walk through one of the most amazing kingdoms of life: Plants. Together we will explore these amazing creatures\, learn their secrets\, characteristics and ID tips and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation as we explore Grafton Woods (~3 km) in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site on Sunday\, July 23 (10:30-12 p.m.). We will be joined by MTRI’s own Ecologist\, Chad Simmons. \nPlease be aware that admittance to Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site requires daily fees. Please bring appropriate footwear\, water and any snacks you may need. We will be meeting at the Grafton Woods parking lot at 10:30 a.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/lets-botanize-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-plants-tickets-676668332197?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/lets-botanize-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-plants/
LOCATION:Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site\, 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway\, Maitland Bridge\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230722T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230722T223000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230718T142359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191334Z
UID:2129-1690059600-1690065000@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Wildlife After Dark: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia's Nocturnal Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Join MTRI on a guided walk along Keji lake as we discuss bats\, owls\, nocturnal mammals\, catch moths and look at biofluorescence! \nShould you be afraid of a bump in the night? Chances are that it isn’t the boogeyman\, just a wondering wild animal on their nightly routine. Come out with MTRI on a guided walk along the Slapfoot trail (Jeremy’s Bay) in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site on Saturday\, July 22 (9-10:30 p.m.) to get to know our nocturnal wildlife a little better (~3 kms\, meeting at Meadow Beach). We will be joined by Bat Biologist Lori Phiney and Chad Simmons\, Ecologist\, at the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute. \nDuring the walk we will explore the beautiful trail along Keji Lake\, discuss bats in Nova Scotia\, their decline\, possible recovery\, research and how you can help as well as owls\, nocturnal mammals\, use UV lights to spot biofluorescence (glow in the dark wildlife) and catch moths with the help of a non-lethal light traps! \nPlease be aware that admittance to Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site requires daily fees. Please bring appropriate footwear\, flashlights\, water and any snacks you may need. We will be meeting at the Meadow Beach parking lot at 9 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/wildlife-after-dark-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-nocturnal-wildlife-tickets-676642474857?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/wildlife-after-dark-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-nocturnal-wildlife/
LOCATION:Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site\, 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway\, Maitland Bridge\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230722T143000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230718T142032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191325Z
UID:2125-1690030800-1690036200@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Herp Time: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia's Amphibians and Reptiles
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNova Scotia is home to dozens of amazing amphibian and reptiles species but some are more beloved than others. Everyone loves frogs and turtles but what about snakes? Help break the cycle and join MTRI on a guided walk along the Snake Lake trail (~3 km) in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site on Saturday\, July 22 (1-2:30 p.m.). We will be joined by Carter Feltham (Reptile Researcher at the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute)\, Noah Hardy (Sr. Field Technician at Coastal Action) and Chad Simmons (Ecologist at the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute). \nDuring the walk we explore the beautiful trail along the Snake Lake 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 be aware that admittance to Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site requires daily fees. Please bring appropriate footwear\, water and any snacks you may need. We will be meeting at the Snake Lake and Peter Point parking lot 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/herp-time-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-amphibians-and-reptiles-tickets-676647720547?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/herp-time-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-amphibians-and-reptiles/
LOCATION:Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site\, 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway\, Maitland Bridge\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230722T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230722T100000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230718T141925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191316Z
UID:2121-1690012800-1690020000@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Forest Songs: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia’s Birds
DESCRIPTION:Join MTRI on a guided walk at two trails in Kejimkujik National Park to discuss the birds we see and the challenges they face. \nNova Scotia is home to hundreds of bird species but learning how to identify these usually well-camouflaged\, agile\, and illusive flying creatures can be a real challenge! Come out with MTRI on a guided walk at two trails in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site on Saturday\, July 22 (8-10 a.m.). Our first stop will be at the Flowing Waters trail and the second will be along the Channel Lake trail (~4 km in total\, transportation between trails not provided). We will be joined by Dalhousie University professor and biologist Dr. Cindy Staicer as well as Chad Simmons\, Ecologist at the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute. \nDuring the walk we will explore the beautiful trail along the Mersey River\, including an old-growth hemlock forest\, discuss the birds we see\, the challenges they face\, identification tips and how you can better protect the wildlife around you. \nPlease be aware that admittance to Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site requires daily fees. Please bring appropriate footwear\, water and any snacks you may need. We will be meeting at the Still Water trail parking lot at 8 a.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/forest-songs-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-birds-tickets-676633869117?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/forest-songs-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-birds/
LOCATION:Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site\, 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway\, Maitland Bridge\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230721T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230718T141707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T191304Z
UID:2119-1689964200-1689969600@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Ocean Songs: A Field Guide to Nova Scotia's Birds
DESCRIPTION:Part of the MTRI’s Field Guide Walks collection\nJoin MTRI on a free guided walk at Thomas Raddall Provincial Park as we discuss Nova Scotia’s shorebirds! \nNova Scotia is home to hundreds of bird species but learning how to identify these well-camouflaged\, agile\, and illusive flying creatures can be a real challenge! Come out with MTRI on a guided walk at Thomas Raddall Provincial Park. Together we will explore the Sandy Bay Road and Berring Rock Trails (~4 km) and look for different forest and shoreline birds. We will be joined by Allison Fortune\, Senior Field Technician at the Clean Annapolis River Project and Chad Simmons\, Ecologist at the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute. \nDuring the walk we will explore the beautiful trail along the Atlantic Ocean\, the white spruce forests\, discuss the birds we see\, the challenges they face\, give identification tips and 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 (near MacDonald House) at 6:30 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/ocean-songs-a-field-guilde-to-nova-scotias-birds-tickets-676857598297?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&keep_tld=1
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/ocean-songs-a-field-guide-to-nova-scotias-birds/
LOCATION:Thomas Raddall Park\, 529 Raddall Park Rd\, Port Joli\, NS\, B0T 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230720T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230720T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230705T142428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T142718Z
UID:2100-1689879600-1689883200@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Terranaut Club: Science and Nature Exploration for Girls+
DESCRIPTION: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 exciting\, hands-on\, immersive experiences in science and nature. For her talk\, Sarah Brown\, Program Coordinator\, will be discussing the different types of programs offered\, including 12 summer programs\, spring and fall data science and coding workshops\, and year-round field trips. She will be touching upon the topics we cover and some testimonials from past participants. Sarah is hoping to raise awareness for their organization and share some of the amazing work they are doing around the Maritimes. \nStarting in July and running until the end of August\, MTRI will be hosting weekly seminars on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8 p.m. These seminars will be hybrid so you can join online or stop into our field station at 9 Mt Merritt Rd\, Kempt to join us and grab some snacks and light refreshments. Our seminars will feature speakers on a range of conservation\, indigenous knowledge and wildlife topics including bats\, the Terranaut Club\, forest fires in Nova Scotia\, mushrooms\, Mi’kmaw Moons and climate change; just to name a few. To watch our seminars online you can register via Zoom or watch our Facebook livestream. \nRegister here
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/terranaut-club-science-and-nature-exploration-for-girls/
LOCATION:MTRI\, 9 Mt Merritt Rd\, Kempt\, NS\, B0T 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230427T191934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T192956Z
UID:1546-1689411600-1689433200@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Gaff Point Trailblazers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLocated on Nova Scotia’s popular South Shore\, Gaff Point is a headland of impressive cliffs\, conifer forest\, heaths\, and grasslands. Gaff Point is stewarded in partnership with the Kingsburg Coastal Conservancy (KCC)\, a local land trust. NCC and KCC monitor and manage a popular public trail here. \nAt this day-long event\, we will be working to maintain and improve the six-kilometre-long trail that runs through Gaff Point. This will help protect the natural features of the coastal trail and promote user enjoyment and safety. We will be restoring areas of the trails that are a little worse for wear. Come with your energy and elbow grease! \nPre-registration for this event is required. \nRegister here: Gaff Point Trailblazers Registration\, Sat\, Jul 15\, 2023 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite \nPlease note\n\nThis event will be weather dependent.\nAll tools will be provided by NCC.\nWater and snacks will be provided.\nAdditional event details\, including directions and parking instructions\, will be provided closer to the event day.\nTrail difficulty: moderate. Trail maintenance will require some strenuous physical labour\, but there will be tasks for people with a wide variety of physical abilities.\nPeople of all fitness levels are encouraged to participate in this event.\nNo toilets will be available on-site\, so please be sure to stop on your way to the event.\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.
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/gaff-point-trailblazers/
LOCATION:Hirtle Beach\, 318 Hirtle Beach Road\, Kingsburg\, NS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230713T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230704T132251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T132251Z
UID:2097-1689274800-1689278400@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Prototype Quillwort; a living fossil in modern times
DESCRIPTION: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 Scotia has the majority of the known populations. Katie will be talking about what is known about this quillwort\, what its current status is\, and a look into some of the research being done on this species. \nStarting in July and running until the end of August\, MTRI will be hosting weekly seminars on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8 p.m. These seminars will be hybrid so you can join online or stop into our field station at 9 Mt Merritt Rd\, Kempt to join us and grab some snacks and light refreshments. Our seminars will feature speakers on a range of conservation\, indigenous knowledge and wildlife topics including bats\, the Terranaut Club\, forest fires in Nova Scotia\, mushrooms\, Mi’kmaw Moons and climate change; just to name a few. To watch our seminars online you can register via Zoom or watch our Facebook livestream. \nRegister here
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/prototype-quillwort-a-living-fossil-in-modern-times/
LOCATION:MTRI\, 9 Mt Merritt Rd\, Kempt\, NS\, B0T 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230706T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230706T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230704T131808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230704T131808Z
UID:2094-1688670000-1688673600@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Once there were thousands: Bats\, their parasites\, and white-nose syndrome
DESCRIPTION:Learn 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 disease-causing white-nose syndrome and intestinal parasites in Nova Scotia bat colonies. \nStarting in July and running until the end of August\, MTRI will be hosting weekly seminars on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8 p.m. These seminars will be hybrid so you can join online or stop into our field station at 9 Mt Merritt Rd\, Kempt to join us and grab some snacks and light refreshments. Our seminars will feature speakers on a range of conservation\, indigenous knowledge and wildlife topics including bats\, the Terranaut Club\, forest fires in Nova Scotia\, mushrooms\, Mi’kmaw Moons and climate change; just to name a few. To watch our seminars online you can register via Zoom or watch our Facebook livestream. \nRegister on zoom
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/once-there-were-thousands-bats-their-parasites-and-white-nose-syndrome/
LOCATION:MTRI\, 9 Mt Merritt Rd\, Kempt\, NS\, B0T 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230705T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230705T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230705T142628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T142628Z
UID:2102-1688583600-1688587200@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Mi’kmaw Moons: A Two-Eyed Seeing Project
DESCRIPTION: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 Western astronomy. The full Moon names relate to the natural phenomena of the time of year while the cycles derive from the orbital motion of the Earth and Moon. Their knowledge-seeking journey culminated in the best-selling book Mi’kmaw Moons: Through the Seasons (Formac 2022). In this presentation\, you will hear some Holly and Auntie stories\, learn some Mi’kmaw words\, and see how astronomy usually gives us 12 full Moons a year\, but sometimes 13.\n\nStarting in July and running until the end of August\, MTRI will be hosting weekly seminars on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8 p.m. These seminars will be hybrid so you can join online or stop into our field station at 9 Mt Merritt Rd\, Kempt to join us and grab some snacks and light refreshments. Our seminars will feature speakers on a range of conservation\, indigenous knowledge and wildlife topics including bats\, the Terranaut Club\, forest fires in Nova Scotia\, mushrooms\, Mi’kmaw Moons and climate change; just to name a few. To watch our seminars online you can register via Zoom or watch our Facebook livestream.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/mikmaw-moons-a-two-eyed-seeing-project/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Event,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230629T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230620T163724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T163724Z
UID:2052-1688065200-1688068800@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Sit Back Seminar: Salinity and the Atlantic Whitefish
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Whitefish has an impressive evolutionary history\, and as an endemic species that only lives in Nova Scotia represents an important part of Canadian biodiversity. However\, this importance is not matched by a wealth of information about the species\, and much remains unknown about this little fish except that it is in danger of being lost forever. Join us and Emily Yeung (She/Her)\, MSc Candidate at Dalhousie University\, for her Sit Back Seminar\, Thursday\, June 29\, 7-8 p.m.\, on her research exploring the physiological ability of the last remaining population of Atlantic Whitefish\, which has been landlocked for the better part of a century\, to exploit marine habitats as we believe their ancestors did\, to restore anadromous populations of Atlantic Whitefish. \nTo join our seminar\, you can register via https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZwvcOmrqDoiHdaEVlrols23D1FUz… or join our Facebook live stream.
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/sit-back-seminar-salinity-and-the-atlantic-whitefish/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kswnsconservation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/353821246_634906805337228_5638685365361993188_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="MTRI":MAILTO:marie.racioppa@merseytobeatic.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
CREATED:20230605T170322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T170322Z
UID:1986-1687698000-1687708800@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Piping Plover Awareness Event!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive workshop on piping plovers! Learn about their habitat on a beach walk and help paint signs to inform the public! \n\n\n\n\nAre you and your family looking for a fun way to kick off the summer? Are you looking to help make a difference in your community and protect local wildlife? Join the Nature Conservancy of Canada and Birds Canada for their Piping Plover Awareness Event! This free 3-hour event is designed to be family friendly\, for all ages and will include the following activities/workshops: \n\nA 10-minute presentation on local ecosystems\, how they are currently being protected and what we as a community can do to help. This is the perfect way to learn how to be good local stewards.\nA 10-minute presentation on the piping plover\, an endangered species in Nova Scotia that needs our help! Learn all about the birds and ways we can act to protect them.\nA sign painting workshop\, where artists of all ages and skill levels can help paint informative signs to teach other beachgoers how to interact responsibly around plover nesting grounds. NCC and Birds Canada would love to display your signs on beaches around the province to help protect piping plovers!\nA guided walk-and-talk with shorebird biologist Avery\, where we can learn more about plover habitat\, as well as other species in the area. Walk together along the beach\, practicing your newly learned shorebird etiquette and see if you can spot the piping plovers and their newly hatched chicks!\n\nThis event is a great way to connect with other environmentally-minded folks in our community! We will collectively learn more about an endangered shorebird species\, take creative action to help protect their habitat and spend time enjoying the outdoors. Should you have any questions\, or would like to discuss details\, please feel free to reach out to Jill (she/her) by email at jill.ramsay@natureconservancy.ca \nThis is a free event and all crafting materials will be supplied\, however to best support sign making we ask that you do register yourself and your family so that we can properly prepare. \nThe Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is the country’s unifying force for nature\, working to deliver large-scale\, permanent land conservation. The Nova Scotia Stewardship Team will be there to share what conservation efforts are underway in the local area and how our community can help. \nBirds Canada is Canada’s national bird conservation organization. Their mission is to drive action to increase the understanding\, appreciation\, and conservation of birds in Canada. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nClick here to register for the event! \n\n\n\n\nWhat to bring!:\n\nSunscreen\nBug spray\nHat\nSunglasses\nWater\nSnacks\nShoes that can get sandy/damp\nClothing you can paint in\nThis event will run rain or shine\, so be sure to check the weather and dress accordingly!\nSunscreen\nBug spray\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is Provided?:\n\nPainting/sign making supplies\nFun and educational activities for the whole family\n\n\n\n\n\nField Safety Notes:\nThis event will happen along the beach\, where there will be a potential shallow water crossing by foot\, depending on the tides. (Water crossing should not exceed the depth of approximately 12 inches). Participants using mobility aids are welcome to join for the presentations and sign painting\, but may find the beach walk and potential shallow water crossing to be challenging. Children must be able to independently cross or cross with a parent\, without the use of a stroller. \nCoastal weather can change quickly\, so be sure to be outfitted with the appropriate clothing/sun protection! \nLocation:\nPart of this event will be in the Thomas Raddall Park\, meeting in the Ron Lawson Building and heading along the shore from there. The park is located at 529 Raddall Park Road\, NS. please follow according signs to the Ron Lawson Building. \nQuestions:\nIf you have any questions\, comments or concerns regarding this event\, please feel free to reach out to Jill (she/her) at jill.ramsay@natureconservancy.ca \n\n\n\n\nThank you to our partners!
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/piping-plover-awareness-event/
LOCATION:Thomas Raddall Park\, 529 Raddall Park Rd\, Port Joli\, NS\, B0T 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Event
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UID:1002-1685041200-1685044800@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:MTRI Sit Back Seminar: Introducing the NS Working Woodlands Trust
DESCRIPTION:Many landowners work hard their whole lives to take care of their property but are faced with an uncertain future when they retire or want to sell. That is the topic of this month’s Sit Back Seminar on Thursday\, May 25\, 7 – 8 p.m. The Medway Community Forest Co-op has been incubating a new land trust to offer woodland stewards in NS an opportunity to secure their stewardship legacy\, forest health\, and long-term economic opportunities. Join us and Jennika Hunsinger\, Land Trust and Outreach Manager at MCFC\, to learn about the soon-to-launch land trust\, working forest community easements and accessing carbon offsets! \nTo join our seminar\, you can register via the link below or join our Facebook live stream. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqdOitrjstH9GcGPqt9WCjCsfsfyKCfmBT
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/mtri-sit-back-seminar-3/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Coastal Action":MAILTO:info@coastalaction.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T120801
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UID:1738-1684573200-1684580400@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:Birding by Ear
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, May 20\, 2023 \nTime: 9am  – 11am \nLocation: Arlington Teaching Forest (parking at 157 Arlington Road) \n  \nWhat to bring/wear:   \n\n\nWater\, snack \n\n\nlayered clothing\,  \n\n\nwaterproof boots/shoes\,  \n\n\nbug dope & bug shirt \n\n\nbinoculars \n\n\nsmartphone with Merlin app installed
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/birding-by-ear/
LOCATION:Arlington Teaching Forest\, 157 Arlington Road\, Hampton\, NS\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Forest Protection Society":MAILTO:members@arlingtonforestprotection.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230516T210000
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UID:1735-1684263600-1684270800@kswnsconservation.ca
SUMMARY:The Enchanted Forest: lichens\, biodiversity and species at risk
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, May 16\, 2023 \nTime: 7:00pm  – 9:00pm \nLocation: Upstairs at ArtsPlace Gallery\, 396 St. George Street\, Annapolis Royal \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA former librarian\, Frances Anderson has been enchanted by lichens for 20 years. She and colleague Troy McMullin (Museum of Nature\, Ottawa) co-authored Common Lichens of Northeastern North America (NYBG Press 2014)\, one of the few lichen field guides on the continent. She spends most of her time in her lichen lab or hunting lichens in the many wonderful lichen habitats Nova Scotia has to offer.
URL:https://kswnsconservation.ca/event/the-enchanted-forest-lichens-biodiversity-and-species-at-risk/
LOCATION:Upstairs at ArtsPlace Gallery\, 396 St. George Street\, Annapolis Royal\, NS\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Forest Protection Society":MAILTO:members@arlingtonforestprotection.ca
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