Monthly Archives: November 2023

If Nature Nova Scotia can inspire 4,205 members to each donate $20, Nature NS will receive an additional $100,000!

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

The Echo Foundation will give Nature NS $100,000 if they can raise a minimum of $20 each from 4,205 of their members. Bob Bancroft’s attached letter shows the importance to all our members (and non member Nature advocates) of this … Continue reading →

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Winter Identification of Trees and Woody Plants of the Northern Forest (December 5–19, 2023) – Eagle Hill Online Mini-Seminar

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

Title: Winter Identification of Trees and Woody Plants of the Northern Forest Instructor: Erika Mitchell Dates: December 5, 9, 12, 16, and 19, 2023 Times: 7–9PM ET Tuition Cost: $225 Description: Winter is a wonderful time to get to know … Continue reading →

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Member’s Meeting Nov 27, 7:30pm – Nina Newington and the Save Our Old Forests campaign

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

The next member’s meeting will be at the Museum of Natural History, downstairs auditorium and via Zoom on Monday Nov 27, 7:30pm. Nina Newington and other citizen scientists are playing a key role in the effort to protect the proposed … Continue reading →

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Link to Moss Flora of the Maritimes

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

Sean Haughian has provided us with this seminal reference on maritime bryophytes. You can find the link here in our reference library on Bryophytes. Robert R. Ireland of the Museum of Natural Sciences in Ottawa created the comprehensive manual of … Continue reading →

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