Nova Scotia Nature Trust 30th Anniversary Gala
2025-04-16 | Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Join the Nature Trust on the evening of April 16th, 2025 to celebrate thirty years of protecting nature. View more details here: Nova Scotia Nature Trust – Gala 2025
“Since our first fundraising dinner back in 1998, attendees and special guests have come together to affirm the simple message: conservation matters, and the work of the Nature Trust is vitally important.
In honour of all of the incredible nature you’ve helped to protect over the pasty thirty years, we have reimagined one of Nova Scotia’s highest profile and most prestigious environmental events. Our 2025 Gala will be an unforgettable evening of immersive experience, wild wonder, art, music, food, and natural inspiration.”

Learn to Fly Fish Workshop
2025-04-26 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | McGowan Lake, Maitland Bridge, NS B0T 1N0, Nova Scotia
Learn to Fly Fish at McGowan Lake!
Join the Medway Community Forest Co-op or a hands-on Learn to Fly Fish Workshop at McGowan Lake on April 26th, 2025 (rain date: April 27th). Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this event offers expert instruction, hands-on practice, and a chance to enjoy a day on the water. Participants will learn the fundamentals of fly fishing, including rod setup, tying leaders and flies, casting techniques, and fish handling.
Space is limited, so make sure you register here to secure your spot!
*Fishing License Required (available online before the event)
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, April 26th (rain date: April 27th)
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (lunch will be provided)
Location: McGowan Lake
Gear: Rods provided (bring your own if you have one!) Rubber boots are recommended; wading gear is helpful but not required.
This event is hosted in partnership with LaHave River Salmon Association, Fish Nova Scotia, and Nova Scotia Salmon Association.

TransCoastal Adaptations Level 1 Green Shores Training
2025-05-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Sackville Sports Stadium, 409 Glendale Dr, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
TCA has scheduled TWO Level 1 training opportunities for HRM residents. These training opportunities are provided FREE, thanks to support from the Halifax Regional Municipality and the Ecology Action Centre, as part of the Living Lakeshores Project.

Visit transcoastaladaptations.com/events to register.

Visit transcoastaladaptations.com/green-shores to learn more about how the Green Shores program can help you support healthy and sustainable ocean and lake shores!

Questions? Email transcoastaladaptations@smu.ca

Green 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.

Focus on Birds:Guided Bird Walk
2025-05-25 07:00 - 09:00 | Medway Community Forest License Area, Annapolis County
Join the Medway Community Forest Co-op Sunday, May 25 from 7:00-9:00 AM for a guided birding walk through the Medway Community Forest license area. Led by Dr. Cindy Stacier, a Species at Risk bird researcher, and Jason Dain, a professional wildlife photographer, you’ll learn to identify species at risk birds and capture stunning wildlife photos. This event is perfect for both seasoned birders and newcomers looking to connect with nature!

TransCoastal Adaptations Level 2 Green Shores Training
2025-05-29 09:00 - 2025-07-30 16:30 | Sackville Sports Stadium, 409 Glendale Dr, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia
TCA has Level 2 training opportunities for HRM residents. These training opportunities are provided FREE, thanks to support from the Halifax Regional Municipality and the Ecology Action Centre, as part of the Living Lakeshores Project.

Visit transcoastaladaptations.com/events to register.

Visit transcoastaladaptations.com/green-shores to learn more about how the Green Shores program can help you support healthy and sustainable ocean and lake shores!

Questions? Email transcoastaladaptations@smu.ca

Green 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.

MTRI Forest Bird Walk Near Caledonia
2025-05-31 08:00 - 10:00 | Caledonia Fire Hall, 9793 Highway 8, Caledonia
Curious about the birds in your backyard or on your hikes? Join MTRI for a gentle morning walk where we’ll cover the basics of birdwatching, how to identify species at risk and their habitats, and simple ways to monitor bird biodiversity right from home.

This is a great introduction for anyone wanting to build confidence with birds and contribute to conservation in a low-key, rewarding way.

Register by emailing Abby.Lewis@MerseyTobeatic.ca

Wetland Interpretative Panels Launch Event
2025-05-31 14:00 - 17:00 | Bay to Bay Marsh, 221 Fauxburg Rd, Mahone Bay
Coastal Action and the Bay to Bay Trail Association are proud to partner on a project that brings nature, culture, and community together — the unveiling of new Wetland Interpretive Panels along the Bay to Bay Trail!

Join them May 31st at 2 PM at the Marsh for an afternoon of celebration, learning, and connection with the land. You may hike, bike, ride, or catch an ATV “taxi” from Shore Cycle & Marine.

You’ll hear from partners including Knowledge Keeper Shawn Feener, designer Kate MacIntosh, and members of the Bay to Bay Wetland Committee — all working together to honour and protect this vital habitat.

Let’s celebrate wetlands, trails, and Two-Eyed Seeing perspectives.

Kejimkuijik LoonWatch
2025-06-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge, Nova Scotia, Canada
Rain date: June 8, 2025
Teams of LoonWatchers will canoe assigned lakes to provide a simultaneous survey of loon presence and reproductive activity. Lakes are surveyed from 12 noon until 3 pm. LoonWatch observation forms will be collected at the Visitor Centre following the survey.
A canoe and associated equipment must be supplied by the volunteers. There are opportunities to rent equipment from Jake’s Landing canoe rental (902-682-2282).
How do I sign up?
Email: benevolekeji-kejivolunteer@pc.gc.ca
We will ensure that you have a canoe partner if you are coming alone.
In case of inclement weather
High winds and/or extremely rainy days represent a safety hazard and can affect loon visibility. In case of inclement weather, LoonWatch will generally take place on the following Sunday.

More information

Reel Fun on the River
2025-06-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Lawrencetown Exhibition Grounds, 570 Main St, Lawrencetown
This free event includes live music from CC Grace, Carson Fullerton, and Common Ground.
Hungry? Let’s Taco Bout Snacks will be on site too.
Come out and enjoy the great outdoors and learn about fish and fishing in the Annapolis River!

Guided Walk: Big Meadow Bog Trail
2025-06-14 14:15 | Big Meadow Bog Trail, 197 Water Street, Westport (Brier Island), Nova Scotia, Canada
Introducing a new Trail Badge to Digby Area Recreation’s Trail Challenge!
Join the Digby Area Recreation Commission on Saturday June 14th at 2:15 pm for the launch of the 6th addition to the Digby Area Recreation Commission (DARC) trails challenge! They will be unveiling the new badge and taking a guided walk with volunteers of the Big Meadow Bog Trail Committee.
The Digby Area Recreation Trails Challenge is excited to add a new badge to their challenge booklet. The trails are a mixture of distances, effort levels and showcase communities throughout Digby County. There is something for everyone! The six trails include Acacia Valley, Gulliver’s Cove, Weymouth Storybook, Balancing Rock, Van Tassel Lake and now BIG MEADOW BOG Trails.
If you are unsure how to find any of the trails, check out the Digby Outdoors Map on digbytrails.ca , or reach out to the trails coordinator at clevings@digbymun.ca.

CARP Guided Wetland Walk
2025-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 | CARP Middleton Wetland Trail, 36 Brooklyn Rd, Middleton, Nova Scotia
Join Clean Annapolis River Project and the Town of Middleton for their second June is Recreation Month event on June 17th at 6PMIt will be a guided Walk with Clean Annapolis River Project at the Middleton Wetland Trail.If you have not seen this trail in Middleton, this is your chance to see it in all it’s beauty!We will have a small selection of binoculars on hand.

Forest Bird Walk
2025-06-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Western Woodlot Services Cooperative Office, 5255 Nova Scotia Trunk 10, New Germany, Nova Scotia
Calling all curious folks, land stewards, and birders of all skill levels! You are invited to join in some fabulous events with a community of people interested in forest bird biodiversity!

MTRI is pleased to support several opportunities to learn about forest birds with woodland management partners in NS this season! This is part of MTRI’s effort to share knowledge about forest biodiversity and to encourage folks to get to know species at risk on the lands they steward through monitoring efforts. At each gathering we’ll be joined by a local expert who will interpret the forest bird biodiversity to help us appreciate the richness of bird diversity in forest habitats during the nesting season.

Sunday, June 29, in Lunenburg County, we’ll join staff of Western Woodlot Services Cooperative and Birds Canada for an evening walk on a woodlot near New Germany where Common Nighthawk have been located.. Event starts at 6:30pm. Register by emailing MicheleWWSC@gmail.com

MCFC 10th Annual General Meeting + Campground Launch
2025-07-05 13:00 - 18:00 | North Queens Business Hub, 9793 Nova Scotia Trunk 8, Caledonia, Nova Scotia
MCFC are excited to invite you to the 10th Annual General Meeting of the Medway Community Forest Co-op — a special milestone marking 10 years of community forestry in action! The AGM will take place on Saturday, July 5, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Maitland Bridge Community Hall, and will include program updates from our staff, a look at what’s ahead, and the election of our Board of Directors.
Following the meeting, we hope you’ll stick around to celebrate the official launch of our new Stave Lake Campground with a BBQ and social gathering — a chance to enjoy good food, connect with other members, and toast to 10 years of MCFC!
While everyone is welcome to attend, only MCFC members are entitled to vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). If you’re not yet a member, membership is a one-time $25 fee and gives you the opportunity to vote at meetings, join committees, and run for the Board of Directors. If you believe in the future of community-led forestry in Nova Scotia, please consider becoming a member today at www.medwaycommunityforest.com/join-us.
Please register using the link below.
MCFC’s AGM + Stave Lake Campground Launch

Clean Annapolis Rover Project: Annapolis River Festival
2025-07-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Jubilee Park, 232 Evangeline Trail, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia
The Festival is a fun-filled day open to everyone, celebrating the environmental, historical, cultural, and recreational values of the Annapolis River. Dragon Boat Races are the signature event of the Annapolis River Festival.

Planning for the 2025 Festival is underway. If you would like to learn about opportunities to be a sponsor, vendor, dragon boat team, or anything else, please reach out to festival.coordinator@annapolisriver.ca

Community Conversation: Preserving Working Forests
2025-07-27 10:00 - 14:00 | West Brooklyn Community Hall, 410 W Brooklyn Mountain Rd, Nova Scotia
Join NSWWT on Sunday, July 27, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the West Brooklyn Community Hall (410 W Brooklyn Mountain Rd), for an engaging and hands-on day dedicated to the future of Nova Scotia’s forests! We’ll begin the morning indoors with an engaging conversation exploring how we can preserve the balance between conservation and sustainable forestry to protect our working forests for generations to come.
Following a delicious catered lunch, we’ll head outdoors for a guided walk through a nearby forest that’s conserved in partnership with the Nova Scotia Working Woodlands Trust (NSWWT).
What to expect:

Thought-provoking discussions

More information about NSWWT, Nova Scotia’s first working woodlands trust

Coffee, tea and a catered lunch

A guided tour of a nearby woodland that is being conserved with NSWWT

Connections with like-minded community members

You can register by email at info@nsworkingwoodlandstrust.org or by phone at 902-600-6249

iNaturalist & Nature Journaling- Recording Species Observations In Your Community
2025-07-31 16:00 - 17:00 | Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute, 9 Mount Merritt Road, Kempt, Nova Scotia, B0T 1B0, Canada
MTRIs summer series is here! Join us in person at our field station or online on Zoom on July 31stat 4pm to learn about iNaturalist and Nature Journaling. In this seminar you will learn:

– How your observations contribute to research projects
– How to take better iNaturalist photos
– When NOT to post to iNaturalist
– How to ethically collect specimens for a nature journal
– Tips and tricks to realistically and creatively make a nature journal

Bring your sketchbooks and see you there!

Sign up link:

Meeting Registration – Zoom

10 Years of the Medway Community Forest Cooperative
2025-08-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute, 9 Mount Merritt Road, Kempt, Nova Scotia, B0T 1B0, Canada
Learn about 10 Years of the Medway Community Forest Cooperative during MTRIs Summer Seminar Series.

MTRI is hosting our annual Summer Seminar Series! Join us in person at our field station or online on Zoom to learn from industry experts. All seminars are free to attend! You can stay up to date with our seminars by following us on Facebook or Instagram.

Register here: Meeting Registration – Zoom

Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association Lakeshore Restoration Project
2025-08-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute, 9 Mount Merritt Road, Kempt, Nova Scotia, B0T 1B0, Canada
Listen to Dr. Nick Hill present on SWNBRA’s Lakeshore Restoration project during MTRI’s Summer Seminar Series.

MTRI is hosting our annual Summer Seminar Series! Join us in person at our field station or online on Zoom to learn from industry experts. All seminars are free to attend! You can stay up to date with our seminars by following us on Facebook or Instagram.

Register here: Meeting Registration – Zoom

16th Annual Kejimkujik Dark Sky Weekend
2025-08-15 - 2025-08-17 | Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge, Nova Scotia, Canada
Head to Nova Scotia’s only Dark-Sky Preserve for a weekend of dark sky delights. Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC).
Search Kejimkujik’s spectacular night skies for planets, galaxies, constellations, meteors, and more. Whether you are new to stargazing or a seasoned observer, there will be stories and discoveries for all ages!
More information

Simple Tips for Happy Lichens
2025-08-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute, 9 Mount Merritt Road, Kempt, Nova Scotia, B0T 1B0, Canada
Listen to MTRI’s Brad Toms present some simple tips for happy lichens during MTRI’s Summer Seminar Series.

MTRI is hosting our annual Summer Seminar Series! Join us in person at our field station or online on Zoom to learn from industry experts. All seminars are free to attend! You can stay up to date with our seminars by following us on Facebook or Instagram.

Register here: Meeting Registration – Zoom

MCFC 9th Annual Forest Market
2025-08-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Annapolis Royal Market Square, 178 Saint George Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
Join the Medway Community Forest Co-op for their 9th annual Forest Market in Annapolis Royal this August! Come support local businesses, organizations and artisans! The Forest Market aims to showcase local talent, traditions, artists, producers, foragers, and nature organizations around a diversity of values stemming from the woods. There will also be food trucks serving delicious food throughout the day!
When: Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Annapolis Royal Market Square
Who: Open to everyone!
Cost: Free!

Kejimkuijik LoonWatch
2025-08-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge, Nova Scotia, Canada
Rain date: August 31, 2025
Teams of LoonWatchers will canoe assigned lakes to provide a simultaneous survey of loon presence and reproductive activity. Lakes are surveyed from 12 noon until 3 pm. LoonWatch observation forms will be collected at the Visitor Centre following the survey.
A canoe and associated equipment must be supplied by the volunteers. There are opportunities to rent equipment from Jake’s Landing canoe rental (902-682-2282).
How do I sign up?
Email: benevolekeji-kejivolunteer@pc.gc.ca
We will ensure that you have a canoe partner if you are coming alone.
In case of inclement weather
High winds and/or extremely rainy days represent a safety hazard and can affect loon visibility. In case of inclement weather, LoonWatch will generally take place on the following Sunday.

More information

Kejimkujik Birch Bark Canoe Launch
2025-09-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site, 3005 Kejimkujik Main Parkway, Maitland Bridge, Nova Scotia, Canada
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

Otter Ponds iNaturalist Bioblitz
2025-09-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Otter Ponds Demonstration Forest, 4032 Mooseland Rd, Mooseland, Nova Scotia, Canada
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 include tours by species experts as well as stations on critter dipping, water quality sampling, surveying herps, monitoring bird Species-at-Risk, and more.

For more info and to register, visit: otterponds.ca/2025bioblitz

Event Partners:

Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute
Ducks Unlimited Canada – Atlantic
Atlantic Water Network
Ecology Action Centre
Nova Scotia Woodlot Owners and Operators Association

Hemlock Hustle Gravel Rally
2025-10-19 09:00 - 15:00 | Maitland Bridge Community Hall, 9793 Nova Scotia Trunk 8, Caledonia, Nova Scotia, Canada
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 around for a late lunch, some music and great conversation with fellow riders.

There will be three routes to choose from, depending on what you are looking for! All the routes will take you through the Medway Community Forest Cooperative’s (MCFC) stunning forests during peak fall colour, featuring rolling hills and winding gravel forestry roads! Roads are in good shape for gravel riders, but expect some rocks and bumps along the way.
Registration is $35 for Cycling NS members and $55 for non-Cycling NS members who wish to purchase one-time event insurance.

Registration Fee Covers:

Post-ride grub

Snacks

Hemlock Hustle Bike decal!

What to Expect
Three Scenic Routes:

Short Route (47km): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52208088

Mid Route (67 km): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52287657

Long Route (97 km): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52409148

Start times will be staggered; long route participants roll out at 9:00, mid and short route participants roll out at 10.

Post-ride Lunch + Community Vibes: Refuel after your ride with lunch and plenty of time to swap stories.

Why Hemlock Hustle?
This event is hosted in support of Medway Community Forest Co-op (MCFC)—a locally driven initiative supporting ecologically-based forestry in Caledonia, Nova Scotia. By joining this ride, you’re helping demonstrate how forests can provide for communities beyond timber, through recreation, education, and shared stewardship.

What to Bring:

Gravel, mountain or cyclocross bike recommended

Helmet (mandatory)

Basic repair kit + spare tire

Water (refill stations available through the ride)

A sense of adventure

Huge thanks to Tilia Builders for backing the Hemlock Hustle Gravel Rally and supporting community forestry in Nova Scotia.
Register here: The Hemlock Hustle Gravel Rally | CCN

NSWWT Annual General Meeting
2025-10-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
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 about their work, connect with other members, and help guide the future of the Trust.
Please register using this link to receive the virtual meeting details.
While everyone is welcome to attend, only NSWWT members are entitled to vote at the AGM. If you’re not yet a member, membership is free and gives you the opportunity to vote at meetings, join committees, and run for the Board of Directors.
You can become a member today at www.nsworkingwoodlandstrust.org/become-a-member.

Starlight Festival Community Stargazing at Forest Glen
2025-10-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Forest Glen Adventures, 5907 Highway 340, Forest Glen, Nova Scotia, Canada
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.

Blanche Peninsula Cleanup
2025-10-25 10:00 - 2025-10-26 16:00 | Blanche Peninsula
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 Event Page: Blanche Clean Up | Facebook

Medway Community Forest Co-op 10th Anniversary Gala
2025-11-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Rosewater Social, 673 King St, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
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 speakers, all in good company. It’s a chance to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate the people and partnerships that make MCFC what it is today.
Evening Highlights:

Locally sourced appetizers and light fare

Guest speakers (to be announced)

Live music and socializing

Cash bar

Whether you’ve been part of MCFC from the start or are just getting involved, we’d love to have you join us to toast to ten years of shared success — and many more to come.
Dress is business casual, but wear what is comfortable.
Register here

Seabird Boat Tour
2025-11-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Lunenburg Waterfront, 146 Bluenose Drive, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
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 the water and experience the beauty of these coastal islands firsthand! Please register to secure your spot. Rain date is Nov. 22nd
Meet at the Lunenburg Wharf next to the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.

Save your spot here (only 20 spots available): https://www.eventbrite.ca/…/seabird-boat-tour-tickets…
