Author Archives: Bob Kennedy

Nov 28  Online Members Meeting: The Diverse Bees of Nova Scotia 

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Bob Kennedy

Our next member’s meeting will be via Zoom at 7:00pm on Nov 28. Invitations will be emailed to members closer to the date. This is the talk that was cancelled in Sep due to hurricane Fiona. Bees pollinate many flowers … Continue reading →

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iNaturalist Project – Late Bloomers Nova Scotia 2022

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Bob Kennedy

How many plants are still in flower after 01 November in Nova Scotia? This question, plus the why? and are there more plants flowering recently? have fascinated David McCorquodale. This project collects observations of plants in bloom (petals look alive, … Continue reading →

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Field Trip to Polly’s Cove Now on Oct. 29 or Oct. 30

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Bob Kennedy

The field trip to the Polly’s Cove Trail (between Peggy’s Cove and West Dover) has been reschedule to either Saturday Oct. 29. or Sunday Oct. 30. The call for which date will be made a few days before once Charlie … Continue reading →

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Online Member’s Meeting Oct. 24 – The Origin, Rationale and Results of the Last Hope Camp

Posted on October 17, 2022 by Bob Kennedy

Our next member’s meeting will be via Zoom at 7:00pm on Oct 24. Nina Newington will be our guest speaker. The Last Hope camp was a protest camp established on a logging road in Annapolis County on 2nd December, 2021. The goal … Continue reading →

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All upcoming Field Trips cancelled until further notice

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Bob Kennedy

Due to the impact of hurricane Fiona, the Polly’s Cove and Cape Breton Field Trips are cancelled until further notice.

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Sep 26  Online Members Meeting Cancelled!

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Bob Kennedy

Due to our inability to predict how Hurricane Fiona will affect our ability to hold an online meeting, we are cancelling the member’s meeting scheduled for Monday Sep 26. We will post more information on possibly rescheduling it after the … Continue reading →

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Burkhard Plache June 21 1965 September 10 2022

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Bob Kennedy

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our members: Burkhard Plache. He was a pillar of the Halifax naturalist community and will be sorely missed by his wife Ingrid and all of us who … Continue reading →

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Field Trip to Polly’s Cove Trail moved to Sunday Oct 2

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Bob Kennedy

The field trip to the Polly’s Cove Trail (between Peggy’s Cove and West Dover) has been moved to the following weekend due to Hurricane Fiona. Meet at Parking area: 10:00 Am Sunday Oct 2. Rain Date Sat. Oct 1. Take … Continue reading →

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Sep 26 Online Member’s Meeting – The Diverse Bees of NS

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Bob Kennedy

Our next member’s meeting will be via Zoom at 7:00pm on Sep 26. Invitations will be emailed to members closer to the date. Bees pollinate many flowers that are important for people. There are far more bees that share NS … Continue reading →

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Canopy Lichens: Identification and Ecology – Eagle Head Seminar

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Bob Kennedy

   Instructor: Gary Perlmutter Dates: July 18th–July 27th, 2022 Times: 7PM–9PM ET Scheduling Details: July 18, 20, 22, 25, & 27 Tuition Cost: $150 US Description: This seminar will introduce participants to the learning about lichens growing in the treetops, … Continue reading →

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