Author Archives: Bob Kennedy

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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Still space left on Atlantic Coastal Plain Flora Field Trip Aug 20-25

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

Nova Scotia is fortunate to be the home of a large, disjunct population of Atlantic Coastal Plains plant species. For most of these species, specialized habitats in South-West Nova Scotia are the only places in Canada where they can be … Continue reading →

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May 22 Outdoor LIVE Member’s Meeting – Herring Cove, 5:30pm

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

We will have our first in-person meeting of the year on Victoria Day, May 22 at 5:30pm. We will meet in the parking lot near the Naval Firefighting School (Fleet School) at 31 Fire Rd near Herring Cove. Once everyone … Continue reading →

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Mark the Date – Acadia University Native Plant Sale June 3

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

One of the best sources of ethically grown native plants is the Native Plant Sale at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens at Acadia University in Wolfville. This year it is on Saturday June 3. I need to confirm the times, … Continue reading →

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Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society Annual General Meeting – Apr 24 7:00pm via Zoom

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Bob Kennedy

Beaked Hazel Corylus cornuta and Eastern Leatherwood Dirca palustris – Photos Bob Kennedy Our 2022 AGM will take place Apr 24 at 7:00pm via Zoom. If you are a NSWFS member, you should receive an email zoom invitation with attached … Continue reading →

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