Kass Harris is currently on an eight-week term as NSEN's Information & Communications manager!
Kass grew up on Cape Breton Island and is currently working on completing her Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment at Cape Breton University. She found her passion for environmental advocacy after learning about the environmental impact of our food choices, which inspired her to pursue environmental studies in more depth. After having the opportunity to work in a variety of positions in the environmental field, she knew that her dream was to work with an environmental non-profit.
Kass is especially passionate about sustainable food choices, protecting biodiversity, outdoor education, and the psychology of environmentalism. Outside of work, she spends time with her dogs, Sam and Lincoln, who appreciate nothing more than spending their time outside enjoying all that nature has to offer.
The Harrison Lewis Coastal Discovery Centre was founded in 2007 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation of the natural environment and rural living.
Located on Nova Scotia's South Shore, the Centre offers outstanding opportunities to explore, research, and experience the living landscape.
For more details about the Harrison Lewis Centre and what they have to offer, please visit their website!
This webinar invites attendees from the Nova Scotia Environmental Network community for an introductory presentation about the intersections between race, culture, and the environment.
Together we will be exploring some of the barriers faced by Black, Indigenous, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ community, Eco-Ableism and socio-economic factors within the context of the contemporary western environmental movement.
The event is intended to provide diversity training to educate and raise awareness about the need for a diverse and inclusive approach to climate action to ensure that all voices are welcomed, honoured, and involved in the call for more sustainable lifestyles.
New opportunities available on the Volunteer Hub! We launched theNSEN Volunteer Hubin 2021. Our goal is to see this new tool become a powerful one-stop-shop that benefits environmental initiatives in every corner of the province. Your participation can help make that happen!
All NSEN member organizations can post their volunteer positions on the Volunteer Hub, where our network of volunteers can view and apply for opportunities that fit their interests.
The Canadian Environmental Network is electing Caucus Steering Committee Members for the Biodiversity Caucus and is seeking representation in all provinces and territories.
To become the vibrant and engaged caucus to be able to meet the goal we need to recruit RCEN members in good standing to participate on the steering committee. A central effort will be to develop and steer the work of the caucus as we engage and take action with the federal government and others, to update the current Canadian Biodiversity Strategy, based on the outcomes of the GBF.
Mount Uniacke residents pushing back against proposed quarry expansion
Residents in Mount Uniacke, N.S., who lost a fight in 2015 to stop the opening of a quarry in their neighbourhood now face an attempt by the owners to expand the site 10-fold.
Why environmentalists want us to stop decluttering
Spring cleaning season is here, but before you start asking if your household items spark joy, some environmentalists want you to ask if your decluttering binge is just adding to the global waste problem.
How Atlantic Canada's warming ocean could impact everything from seaweed to lobster
An Atlantic Canadian biotechnology seafood company says it's seeing the effects of warming ocean temperatures as levels of the cold-water seaweed it harvests have plunged in one area.
Nova Scotia lobster plant hopes to lead industry in pollution control
Scott Weare, the head of maintenance at the plant, sewed and installed the pipe socks from bait net, and attached them to the pipes with metal clamps from a hardware store.
Weare said commercial pipe socks can be expensive, but his design costs $20 per sock, and 20 minutes to make.
How young Canadian researchers are trying to protect the future of our coastlines
A new five-part CBC Creator Network series Coastlines dives into the future of our Canadian coastlines and marine life, and the young researchers who are trying to protect them.
Join us on June 4th from 10am to 12pm for a 2-hour virtual workshop to explore ways that faith communities are addressing the climate crisis as well as lessons, tools and resources that can help us to transition to a post carbon caring society.
Registration is open for Hike NS’s slate of spring courses. In-person courses include: Re-Connecting with Nature workshops; Field Leader - Hiking courses; and Navigation Maps & Compass courses. There will be an in-person Intro to Hiking workshop a The Trail Shop in Halifax as well as an Intro to Birding webinar and NS Walk Walk Leader virtual training. Learn more and register here.
Trail Troubleshooting Online Discussions May 31 & June 9
Trail Troubleshooting online discussions will take place on May 31 or June 9 for those who volunteer or work building and maintaining hiking trails. We’ll hear from a panel of experts and each other about how to solve problems, share tips and give advice about keeping our trails in tip top shape. They are free for community trail groups, First Nations and municipalities. Registration is required in advance.
Hike NS and Nature NS are happy to announce the launch of the new Biodiversity Challenge Badge as part of Hike NS’s Hiker Challenge. Earn it by completing at least 10 hikes over the course of a year and, for each one, upload 10 or more observations via the iNaturalist app. Each season there is a prize draw for gift cards generously provided by The Trail Shop.
The Hike NS Annual General Meeting will take place - live and in person! - in Truro on Sunday, June 12. It will include a hike at 10:30 am, lunch at 12:30 pm and the AGM at 1 pm. Registration is required by June 9.
HikeNovaScotia invites groups across NS to partner with it on delivering fall guided walks from September to November 2022. Hike NS will help promote events and provide a how-to guide and trail prizes to giveaway. If your municipality, First Nation or organization can organize a walk (or already plan to host one), please register your event by August 12 for events between September 16 and November 20.
A developer has applied to the federal government to fill in Dartmouth Cove. This would result in the displacement of fish, birds and other wildlife and ruin this part of the Harbour Trail for several years as trucks hauling pyritic slate and quarry rock dump their loads into the harbour.
The resulting moonscape would not be able to be developed, so it’s not for the benefit of the community, but only as a means of getting rid of fill from other construction sites.
Don’t let Dartmouth Cove become a dump site!
Sign this petition and let the federal government know it is unacceptable to treat our waterways like this.
Spring 2019 brings threats of proposed exploratory drilling directly adjacent to Sable Island and Seismic Testing perilously close to sensitive fishery spawning sights and Right Whale habitat Our public Facebook page ‘Campaign to Protect Offshore Nova Scotia’ has up to the minute details of CPONS action, news and events. Thank you for visiting!
OUR VISION
We see a Nova Scotia with clean ocean waters and a vibrant, sustainable economy, communities and industries. We envision a time when Nova Scotians no longer allow offshore exploration and development to put our ocean at risk.
OUR MISSION
To protect Nova Scotia waters, shorelines and ecosystems from risks associated with offshore exploration and development.
OUR GOALS
Ensure that decisions about exploration and development in offshore Nova Scotia are made by the people most impacted.
Secure a moratorium on exploration and development in Nova Scotia’s entire offshore area.
Collaborate with and support other groups that have similar vision and goals.
Every Wednesday we share a Nova Scotia Nature Photo on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Have you taken photos of beautiful places around the province? Share them with us for a chance to be featured on our page!
This photo was captured by Kenn Stright in West Petpeswick, Nova Scotia.
Other Information
Greetings fellow Atlantic province environmental advocates. My name is Abbie and I’m writing to you from the beautiful Annapolis Valley region of Nova Scotia. I work for a charity called Small Change Fund that focuses on environmental, Indigenous and poverty-related issues. We use crowdfunding to make big change happen by starting small.
Small Change Fund works with nonprofits, charities and grassroots groups to take a cause and elevate it to the next level. We partner on a joint project and provide a crowdfunding platform, as well as access to training, research, communications, fundraising support and more. We have partnered on everything from raising funds for a specific clean up and educational event, to supporting policy change and action through a targeted campaign. As a charity, all donations made through the Small Change Fund receive a charitable tax receipt.
Join Sam Laprade on June 6th at 4 PM (EST) as she hosts another in our series of free webinars for Canadian environmental nonprofits. This month's theme is 'How to be an executive director.’
The area of focus of the event will be Balancing mission with good governance. Our Guest speakers include:
Sabrina Bowman - Founder of Boom Boom Bowman, former ED of GreenPAC, co-founder of Ecology Ottawa, former Climate Campaign Organizer at Environmental Defence, and much more. Priyanka Lloyd - Founder and Executive Director, Green Economy Canada Lynda Lukashyk - Founder and Executive Director, Environment Hamilton Sam Laprade - Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), Fundraising Strategist, Radio show host
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