Author Archives: Bob Kennedy

New Date – Field Trip for Marsh Elder and other plants Blue Beach – Sept. 20 10:00am

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Bob Kennedy

Due to the possibility of lightning in the forecast for Sep 7, Allison MacNeil’s hike to see the Marsh Elder (Iva frutescens – rated vulnerable provincially) has been moved to Saturday Sep. 20 at 10:00am. Sunday Sep 21 will be … Continue reading →

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Mary Kennedy will be missed

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Bob Kennedy

  Mary Kennedy was an ardent naturalist and environmentalist, contributing to many organizations for many years. She sadly passed away on July 30. Mary was an active member on many of the NSWFS hikes and was instrumental in introducing many … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Party for Shaw Wilderness Park

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Bob Kennedy

The Williams Lake Conservation Company, Backlands Coalition is celebrating Shaw Wilderness Park’s 5th Birthday on Monday, September 15th. The party is at Purcell’s Cove Social Club, 16 Shipside Lane, Purcell’s Cove, starting at 5:30. The Coalition is celebrating 5 years … Continue reading →

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Trip to see Atlantic Coastal Plains Flora Aug. 22-25 Cancelled, but Day Trip to Keji on

Posted on August 16, 2025 by Bob Kennedy

Because of the limitations of the ban on hiking in the woods due to the current drought conditions, the trip to Yarmouth and SW Nova Scotia scheduled for August 22-25 has been cancelled. However, we will be doing a day … Continue reading →

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Christie Hagerman’s Native Species Nursery List August 2025

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Bob Kennedy

As part of a summer contract with HRM, Christie has created an extensive list of native species (cross-analyzed by Sam Jean at Acadia’s Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens) which 1. Show significant potential for planting on pollinator / naturalized lawns and … Continue reading →

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Marsh Elder and other plants of Kingsport Marsh – Sept. 7

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Bob Kennedy

Allison MacNeil is being supported by the NSWFS in her research of the Marsh Elder – Iva frutescens. She has offered to host a field trip to see this rare plant in its native habitat at Kingsport Marsh on Sunday … Continue reading →

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Trip to see Atlantic Coastal Plains Flora Aug. 22-25

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Bob Kennedy

  Rose Coreopsis and Plymouth Gentian from Wilson’s Lake. Photos Bob Kennedy The trip to view the unique Atlantic Coastal Plains Flora in SW Nova Scotia is scheduled from Friday Aug. 22 to Monday Aug 25. We will meet for … Continue reading →

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Trip from Tusket to see Lyonia ligustrina (Maleberry) in bloom – July 19

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Bob Kennedy

Lyonia ligustrina is commonly known as Maleberry or, on iNaturalist as He-Huckleberry. It is related to blueberries and huckleberries, but is extremely rare in Canada. In fact there is only one known site which is about 40 minutes outside Yarmouth. … Continue reading →

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West Head Trip moved to Sunday June 29

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Bob Kennedy

Due to the light rain forecast throughout the day on Saturday and the better conditions on Sunday, Jeremy has agreed to move the hike to West Head to Sunday June 29. We will meet at the trail-head at the end … Continue reading →

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Orchids in bloom

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Bob Kennedy

Showy Lady’s Slipper – Cypripedium reginae                                 Tuberous Grasspink – Calopogon tuberosus Some of our showiest orchids can now be seen in bloom across the province. … Continue reading →

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