• MTRI Sit Back Seminar: Mi’kmaq Black Ash Recovery Efforts in Nova Scotia

    Since the late ’90s, The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (CMM) has been leading Black Ash recovery efforts in Nova Scotia. Hear Anthony King, Project Manager from CMM’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources, speak on the importance of the species, identification of the tree, historical recovery efforts, current efforts and how you can help. To […]

  • Toqlika’ti’kw (Walking Together): March Break Day

    Asitu’lsk (formerly Windhorse Farm) 129 Sarty Rd, Wentzells Lake, NS, Canada

    Come out with MTRI and the Ulnooweg Education Centre for an afternoon of free family fun, nature activities and an immersive two-eyed seeing (Etuaptmumk) learning opportunity. We will have speakers from MTRI, Ulnooweg, and local communities to talk and host activities about biodiversity, Indigenous knowledge, community science and the guiding principle developed by Mi’kmaq Elder […]

  • MTRI Sit Back Seminar: Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Microscopic Universe Under the Sea

    When you think of ocean ecosystems, you likely think of fish, seaweed, whales, dolphins, lobsters, or other large species! But Rebecca Stevens-Green, PhD Candidate at Dalhousie University, is thinking about what she sees under the microscope, phytoplankton! Phytoplankton are the building blocks of marine ecosystems. They form the basis of the food chain and play […]

  • Webinar: Nova Scotia Herp Atlas and Migrating Amphibians

    Join Coastal Action and the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute (MTRI) to chat about the NS Herp Atlas and how you can get involved! ​ Have you ever come across a snake, frog, turtle, or salamander and wondered what species it is? If it’s common or rare? If you should let someone know about it? Great […]

  • For the Love of Lichens & Old Forests – Opening Reception

    Chapel Gallery at ArtsPlace 396 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, NS, Canada

    Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023 Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm  Location: Chapel Gallery at ArtsPlace, 396 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal   Registration is not required.   Join us to celebrate the opening of the show For the Love of Lichens & Old Forests which brings  together works by an array of artists and citizen scientists.     This show is about celebrating […]