Author Archives: Bob Kennedy

Sea Turtle Beach Patrol

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

Every fall for the past many years the Sea Turtle Beach Patrol runs a beach patrol program from November 1 to January 31 where they ask volunteers to walk a beach of their choosing once a week looking for cold-stunned … Continue reading →

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The Fall Continental Mycoblitz: October 13 – 22, 2023

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

The 2023 Continental Mycoblitz is open to anyone who is willing to make scientifically valuable collections of mushrooms – including photography, field notes, and submitting a dried specimen. Any individual or organization can submit their most unique/interesting/exciting collections from the … Continue reading →

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Field Trip : Polly’s Cove – Sunday Oct 1

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

Charles Cron will be leading a field trip to the Polly’s Cove Trail (between Peggy’s Cove and West Dover)  It will be on Sunday, Oct 1 Take the 101 from Halifax: exit 5 at Upper Tantallon : turn  left at … Continue reading →

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Sep 25 Member’s Meeting – The Laugavegur Trail of Iceland: A botanical journey

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

At 7:30pm on Monday Sep 25, we will have our first member’s meeting of the fall season at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History’s downstairs auditorium. Entry is via the downstairs south door by the parking lot. There will … Continue reading →

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Province Seeks Input on Protected Areas Strategy

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

ENVIRONMENT/CLIMATE CHANGE/NATURAL RESOURCES/RENEWABLES–Province Seeks Input on Protected Areas Strategy ——————————————————– Nova Scotians are invited to help shape the approach for protecting 20 per cent of the province’s land and water by 2030. An online public consultation started today, August 23. … Continue reading →

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The Summer Continental Mycoblitz: August 11 – 20, 2023

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

The 2023 Continental Mycoblitz is open to anyone who is willing to make scientifically valuable collections of mushrooms – including photography, field notes, and submitting a dried specimen. Any individual or organization can submit their most unique/interesting/exciting collections from the … Continue reading →

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Eagle Hill Seminar on Entomology

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

Dates: August 13–19, 2023 Description: This seminar takes place at the Eagle Hill Institute in Stueben, Maine. It will focus on the family and genus level taxonomy of the Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera, and Trichoptera and is offered for anyone involved in … Continue reading →

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NSWFS/Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Botanical Walks – June 26 Inverness County

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

There will be two walks near Lake Ainsley on June 26 The morning walk will be conducted by the Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society to see the Showy Lady’s Slippers. Participants will meet at 1171 Blackstone Rd. (at the intersection … Continue reading →

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Meguma Falls Field Trip with Nature NS – May 27

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

Field Trip starts at the Yellow Birch Trailhead 9:00AM May 27. We will follow Sandy Cope trail (solid red line) then the trail to Meguma Falls (dotted line). The Sandy Cope Trail is easy and the Meguma Falls Trail is … Continue reading →

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Ram’s Head Lady’s Slipper Field Trip May 26 Confirmed

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

Trip is now confirmed. Meet at the Carpool Parking lot near exit 4 at St Croix at 10:o0hrs. : Take exit 4 at St Croix go to the Evangeline Trail, turn left (marked exit to Halifax), drive about ½ km … Continue reading →

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