Author Archives: Bob Kennedy

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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Chignecto Botanical Walk, MOVED to Monday, July 4th

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Bob Kennedy

Learn more about the natural flora of the Chignecto Isthmus!  Monday, June 27th,  1:30pm-4:30pm  Nature Conservancy Canada, in conjunction with the Atlantic Conservation Data Centre, has generously offered to join with us on a field trip in and around some of the … Continue reading →

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Nature Canada Webinar – Canada’s New Climate Adaption Plan

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Bob Kennedy

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Upcoming Field Seminar on Liverworts – Eagle Hill

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Bob Kennedy
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Next Member’s Meeting – Outdoors, Eisner’s Cove Wetland, Dartmouth – May 30

Posted on May 7, 2022 by Bob Kennedy

Our next members meeting will NOT be on Zoom, but instead will be live outdoors at Eisner’s Cove wetland. This will be on May 30, which is the FIFTH Monday of the month (usually we meet on the fourth Monday). … Continue reading →

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Field trip to Meguma Falls Saturday May 21

Posted on May 7, 2022 by Bob Kennedy

This will be an all day trip to see the spring ephemerals and more. Bring field guides cameras, binoculars, loupes, lunch, water and snacks. Dress for the weather including rain, wear waterproof hiking boots or rubber boots. We will go … Continue reading →

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AGM & Sean Blaney Presentation – Monday Apr. 25, 2022

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Bob Kennedy

Epigaea repens (Trailing arbutus) – Photo: Bob Kennedy Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society Annual General Meeting  Our 2022 AGM will take place Apr 25 at 7:00pm via Zoom. See the attached agenda. Following the AGM, Sean Blaney of the Atlantic Canada … Continue reading →

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Eagle Hill Institute’s 2022 Vascular Plant Seminars

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Bob Kennedy

Eagle Hill is right on the coast of Eastern Maine, between Acadia National Park and Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge. *Please note that proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) is required for acceptance into our seminars. July 10–16 — Grass … Continue reading →

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