Every year we have done a hike to coincide with iNaturalist’s City Nature Challenge. It is a 4 day bio-blitz (Apr 24-27) where multiple cities across the world compete with each other to see who can identify and post the most species from their region to iNaturalist. Because of our climate with its late spring, Nova Scotia is at a bit of a disadvantage, but we have something special that should add to your count.
Peter Steiner is one of our directors and a trained field biologist. He will take us to the sand bar that is exposed at low tide between Macou Island in St. Margaret’s Bay and the mainland. A multitude of seaweeds will be revealed which he will help identify. There may even be some exotic ones swept in by the currents. We will also look at any local flora in the area and, if time permits later, we may head inland to one of the lakes to see whatever else is coming up.
You can download this map showing the Micou’s Island access point where we will meet. From exit 5 on the 103, take highway 213 to Upper Tantallon. Jog right at Highway 3 then left to head down Peggy’s Cove Rd. Go about 6km until you get to Glen Haven. Turn right at Indian Head Road and drive to the beach at the very end, where we will meet at 10:00AM. Low tide is 10:36AM.
Please register at novascotiawildflora@gmail.com if you plan to come. Let us know if you need a ride or can offer a ride.
