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 […]
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. Starting in July and running until the end of August, MTRI will be hosting […]
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 […]
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. Located 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 […]
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 […]
Part of the MTRI’s Field Guide Walks collection Join MTRI on a free guided walk at Thomas Raddall Provincial Park as we discuss Nova Scotia’s shorebirds! Nova 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 […]
Join MTRI on a guided walk at two trails in Kejimkujik National Park to discuss the birds we see and the challenges they face. Nova 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 […]
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. Nova 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 […]
Join MTRI on a guided walk along Keji lake as we discuss bats, owls, nocturnal mammals, catch moths and look at biofluorescence! Should 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 […]
Join MTRI on a guided walk along Grafton Woods trail as we explore the fantastical world of plants and meet a particularly creepy relative. Plants 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 […]
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. We will try to collect photos of as many species as possible to submit to the […]
Join MTRI on a guided walk along the French Basin trail as we discuss wetlands, their wildlife and how you can help protect them. Wetlands 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 […]