Author Archives: Bob Kennedy

AGM and Members’ Meeting, Monday Apr. 27, Museum of Natural History – “Hey botanists, we could use your help!” – AC CDC

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Bob Kennedy

The Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society will have its Annual General Meeting at the downstairs auditorium of the Museum of Natural History, 1747 Summer St, Halifax on Monday April 27 at 7:30pm. The meeting will be followed by a presentation … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Mosses and Allies, May 11-15, 2026 – Nova Scotia Museum Natural History Field School

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Bob Kennedy

From Sean Haughian, Senior Curator of Botany, Nova Scotia Museum: Registration is now open for the first course in our  Natural History Field School for 2026. Students can register for “Introduction to Mosses and Allies” via our online system on Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/introduction-to-mosses-and-allies.  The … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia Museum’s Natural History Field School

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Bob Kennedy

We received the following exciting message from Sean Haughian of the Nova Scotia Museum of Naturel History: We’ve had a lot of bad news lately, so here’s a little bright spot for a dreary Thursday: I’ve just received word from … Continue reading →

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Annual Feld Trip to Balancing Rock to see Skunk Cabbage, Dwarf Mistletoe, Curly Grass Fern Sat. Mar. 28

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Bob Kennedy

Charles Cron will be leading our Annual Field Trip to Balancing Rock Trail on Sat. March 28 : Rain date April 4 if required. Long range forecast is ok for March 28 at present. The site is well marked now … Continue reading →

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Letters in support of Alain Belliveau

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Bob Kennedy

It was a shock to hear that Acadia University was terminating the position of Collections Manager of the E. C. Smith Herbarium and laying off one of the top Botanists in the Maritimes – Alain Belliveau. Alain has been a … Continue reading →

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Members’ Zoom Meeting, Monday Mar. 23 – Gini & Lisa Proulx: A Mother and Daughter Exploring Nature

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Bob Kennedy

Our next members’ meeting will be on Monday Mar. 23 at 7:30. For this we are lucky to have a presentation by two of our member naturalists whom we consider to be provincial treasures: Gini Proulx and her daughter Lisa … Continue reading →

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Member’s Zoom Meeting – Monday Feb. 23 7:30pm – Experiences with Growing Native Plants at the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Bob Kennedy

There will be a member’s meeting, by Zoom only, on Monday Feb. 23 at 7:30pm. Invitations including the Zoom link will be emailed to registered members beforehand. For February’s meeting, Ashlea Viola will share her experiences with native plants and … Continue reading →

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New Guide for Planting Native Plants

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Bob Kennedy

The Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council has created the Grow Me Instead Guide which highlights some common invasive species used in gardens and offers native or non-invasive alternatives. This will help guide gardeners and landscapers choose non-invasive and native plants … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society Members’ Photo Night Monday Jan 26, 2026

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Bob Kennedy

Our next member’s meeting will be on January 26 of the new year. As has been our tradition for many years, you are invited to share 10 to 20 of your favourite wild flora photos. Do you have a photo … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Eagle Hill (Maine) Field Seminars for 2026

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Bob Kennedy

Full Calendar Registration Form General Info Dates Title Instructor May 17–23 Marine Polychaetes: Biology and Ecology Karl Koehler May 31–June 6 Building Birding Skills: Field Identification & the Natural History of Birds3 Derek Lovitch Dates Title Instructor June 7–13 Scientific … Continue reading →

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