Author Archives: Bob Kennedy

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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Hike to See the Barrens Vegetation of West Head June 28 – 10:30AM

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Bob Kennedy

Jeremy Lundholm will be leading a nature hike to West Head on Saturday June 28. We will meet at the parking lot at the end of Western Head road at 10:30AM. Location on Google Maps is 43.662407, -65.128822. There will … Continue reading →

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Acadia University 2025 Native Plant Sale Sat. June 7th 9am – 12pm

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Bob Kennedy

Acadia’s annual Native Plant Sale will take place on the Formal Lawn of the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens at Acadia University in Wolfville. It’s the large lawn just to the South of the Walled Garden (enter main gates and turn … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Member’s Meeting Monday May 26, 6:00pm – Kidston Lake

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Bob Kennedy

The next member’s meeting will include a hike at Kidston lake, near Spryfield. Please meet at 6:00pm so we get the maximum amount of daylight. The difficulty level should be easy. From Herring Cove Road – take the Old Sambro … Continue reading →

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Help with NSWFS Booth at Nature Nova Scotia AGM

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Bob Kennedy

  Nature Nova Scotia has its annual general meeting On May 23-25 in Debert. They have offered the Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society a booth to reach out to other people attending the event. Charlie Cron is available to set … Continue reading →

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Trips to Yarmouth to see blooming Lyonia ligustrina – July 18-19 and Coreopsis rosea moved to Aug 15-17

Posted on May 13, 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 know site which is about 40 minutes outside Yarmouth. … Continue reading →

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