The NSEN Team would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredible support in helping us reach our year-end fundraising goal of $1500! Your generosity has a lasting impact on our mission, and we are so grateful for your commitment to sustainability. Here's to a successful year ahead, made possible by your kindness!
Welcoming Our Newest Board Members: Join Us in Extending a Warm Welcome!
We are thrilled to welcome three outstanding individuals to our Board of Directors! Their diverse expertise and passion for the environment will undoubtedly contribute to our NSEN’s continued success. To learn more about our new board members, please visit the Our Team page on our website.
Are you passionate about protecting biodiversity? Joining the Biodiversity Caucus is a great way to connect with other passionate individuals, unearth opportunities to get involved, and stay in the know on biodiversity issues. Whether you are an NGO representative, an academic, or an individual eager to make a difference, you are welcome to participate in the group.
Our next caucus meeting is on January 31st from 2-3 PM.
Send an email to biodiversity@nsenvironmentalnetwork.com and we’ll be happy to discuss how you can get involved in the Caucus! Already convinced? Please complete our short form to express your interest and we'll connect with you as soon as possible.
Hike Nova Scotia and 25 host organizations offer the 2024 Winter Guided Hike & Walk Series from January to March across NS. There are 55 hike, walk or snowshoe events led by local folks and participants qualify to win trail prizes. They are free or low-cost events and some require pre-registration. Hike NS thanks its partners on the ground for organizing the events as well as Goose Lane Editions, Mountain Equipment Company and the NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage for their support. The series is linked to the Take the Roof Off Winter initiative.
Hike NS will offer the Field Leader – Winter Leadership Module on February 24 in Halifax. Participants receive Outdoor Council of Canada national certification.
SEED is happy to announce a March Break Wilderness Day Camp!
Calling all adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts! We are thrilled to announce our March Break Wilderness Day Camp, offering a week of unforgettable outdoor experiences for your kids.
Limited spots available, so don't wait! Register your little ones today for a memorable March Break adventure they will cherish for a lifetime.
Scotian Shores is committed to cleaning Nova Scotia's shorelines, creating awareness of the plastic pollution crisis, and connecting us all so we can make a bigger difference. Our collaborative data shows almost 375,000 lbs of shoreline debris has been removed since August 2020! See below for Scotian Shores's quarterly update. For more information, please contact Scotian Shores.
"Let's hope that 2024 is the year we all celebrate saving Sandy Lake! So far, the Province has development of Sandy Lake in its calendar for 2014. We CAN change that with your help!
Thank you to everyone who has already supported protecting Sandy Lake-Sackville River from a terrible housing plan. Thank all who have already posted lawn/deck/window signs and joined us in asking the NS Provincial Government to reverse the decision. If you have not yet, please visit https://www.sandylakecoalition.ca/copy-of-about - from here you can easily send a letter to the Province, and request or print a yard sign. We especially need signs to go up outside of HRM - for more info, please email sandylakecampaign@gmail.com.
All the Best to You in 2024, from the Sandy Lake-Sackville River Regional Park Coalition!"
Submit your comments for our joint submission to the federal government regarding the milestone biodiversity document!
"The federal government is currently in the pivotal second phase of updating the Canadian Biodiversity Strategy in alignment with the UN Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Strategy. The government is requesting comments on their milestone document, published in December 2023, by February 9th.
The federal milestone document serves as the foundation for Canada's progress thus far. The Caucus is calling on the environmental community to contribute your perspectives, as your voice is crucial for our upcoming submission to the federal government.
Join us as we collectively work towards protecting, conserving, and restoring biodiversity!
To be included in our collective submission, please submit your comments to outreach@rcen.ca by February 6th. All comments will be unattributed.
N.S. will expand rating system for aquaculture sites to include shellfish operations
The expansion to include shellfish — and eventually marine plants like rockweed and kelp — was announced by the province's Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture on Thursday at an aquaculture industry conference in Halifax.
"I hope it'll give the picture that there's science to support where aquaculture sites go and where they're not appropriate," Kent Smith told CBC News after the announcement.
Sperm whales live in clans similar to early humans, Dalhousie study says
Sperm whales live in structured clans similar to early humans, according to new research.
Hal Whitehead, the sole author of the study and a professor at Dalhousie University, said the clan systems are matrilineal and average roughly 20,000 females per clan.
The discovery will help understand the marine mammals' cultural system and non-vocal behaviour, he said.
Halifax stops testing ice thickness as winters get warmer
The Halifax Regional Municipality has stopped testing frozen lakes and ponds to determine if the ice is thick enough for skating, citing climate change as a primary reason behind the decision to stop the program.
Invasive crayfish could become a problem in Yarmouth County
A potentially invasive crayfish has been found in a Yarmouth-area pond. Sarah Kingsbury, a senior aquatic invasive species biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, says it could be a marbled crayfish — a species that can essentially clone itself and take over ecosystems.
The year 2023 was one of the warmest on record for the Maritimes
The World Meteorological Organization uses six leading international data sets from around the world to track global temperatures. That data reveals that in 2023 a new temperature average of 1.45 degrees above the pre-industrial era of 1850-1900.
The past nine years have also been the warmest on record for the planet.
Here in the Maritimes, 2023 will not be soon forgotten as a year of extreme weather ranging from wildfires to floods.
Don't forget that you can check out the NSEN Job Board at any time to see the latest job opportunities with NSEN members. Submit a new position or apply today!
The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq: Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator
Reporting to the Director of the Department of Aquatic Resources & Fisheries Management you as the Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of Nova Scotia’s water sector’s 2023 Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and enhancing their readiness for climate change.
This position is based out of the CMM’s office in Millbrook, NS where you will work under the guidance of the Program Manager in the Department of Aquatic Resources & Fisheries Management. You will also work with and be supported by adaptation specialists at the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC), who will be supporting the implementation of this and other sector strategies across Nova Scotia.
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society: Web Developer/Designer
In this role on the National Communications team, the National Web Developer will work closely with the National Communications team, the National Conservation Team, and with CPAWS chapters across the country, to develop, maintain and improve the organization’s web platforms, and will play a crucial role in the front- and back-end development of our websites, advocacy and fundraising tools, and other digital platforms.
You will be building and testing new features, managing websites, integrating various marketing and data streams, and cooperating with the other members of the team and wider organization to drive engagement in new and innovative ways.
Nova Scotia Working Woodlands Trust: Outreach and Communications Coordinator
The Outreach and Communications Coordinator will lead the execution of our landowner engagement strategy and build targeted outreach to grow public awareness of the NSWWT and MCFC. The position requires strong written and oral communications skills, and the ability to oversee the development of new digital and print resources to expand the reach of the Trust.
This dynamic role is ideal for an individual with a passion for forest conservation and interest in executing innovative marketing approaches to connect with diverse landowner groups. The ideal candidate has a strong vision for design, content creation and storytelling, can use qualitative tools and gather insights to inform future marketing efforts. The ideal candidate has excellent interpersonal skills and would enjoy engaging with land stewards on a daily basis.
Net Zero Atlantic: Director - Building to Zero (BTZx) Exchange
As Net Zero Atlantic's Director - Building to Zero Exchange, you will have an impact on our region's building sector, having a direct impact on Canada's low-carbon future. If you are an experienced, effective and innovative expert in green building science, architecture, or construction management who enjoys building relationships, facilitation and has a passion for sustainable development, we want to hear from you.
Have you visited NSEN's Volunteer Hub yet? This tool is a powerful one-stop-shop where NSEN members can post volunteer positions and our network of volunteers can view and apply for opportunities that fit their interests. Submit a new position or apply today!
DEN is looking for a volunteer to assist with social media, their membership list, email list, and to help set up their newsletter with either MailChimp or Canva.
Earthub is looking for volunteers to support the "Items to Keep Out of the Landfill" program through the collection and distribution of items. Potential duties include drop-off location/transportation coordination, sorting and counting of items, cleaning of items, and promotion of the program.
Nature Nova Scotia is looking for volunteers to conduct research on the moose population in Nova Scotia. Potential tasks include assisting fundraising efforts, trail camera setup, guided hikes, and conducting a literature review on moose health, behaviour, and ecology.
Nova Scotia Environmental Network: Blog Contributor
NSEN is always looking for skilled volunteers to contribute environmental blog posts to feature on our website, newsletter, and social media platforms. Potential duties include conducting online research on topics of interest, writing op-eds on topics you are knowledgeable in, and interviewing environmental experts for Q&A-style posts.
Calling all ocean supporters, climate activists, local NGOs, and community leaders in the Halifax region! Join us for an evening of community building and collaboration.
Building Bridges is designed to bring industry leaders, NGO’s, conservation experts and individuals passionate about our ocean and waterways together to meet, mingle, and form fruitful partnerships. You will also get the opportunity to hear from some of our Ocean Wise Youth ambassadors who have been developing action projects designed to service the needs of their local communities.
Hors d'oeuvres will be provided, and attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a “Call for Support” at the end of the evening. We invite you to share any support or opportunities you or your organization has. Some examples of calls of support include
Some examples of calls of support include
Invitations to events
In search of /offering expertise in specific fields
In search of/ offering job opportunities
In search of/ offering funding opportunities
Register now. Please note, entry to this event is free & all are welcome!
Climate Story Network: Free Articles on Climate Solutions in Nova Scotia/Mi'kma'ki
The Climate Story Network (CSN) is offering professionally written and edited, copyright-free articles about positive climate change projects in Nova Scotia/Mi’kma’ki.
CSN delivers content on local initiatives and solutions to community media. The free stories are available to community newspapers, newsletters and magazines, First Nations publications, radio broadcasts, online curators…and anyone else looking to deliver impactful climate content to their audiences. Click here to visit the website.
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