Join the Biodiversity Caucus at our monthly meeting to connect with like-minded individuals, learn about exciting projects, and collaborate to advance biodiversity work across the province. Whether you're an NGO leader, an academic, or an enthusiastic individual, your passion for protecting biodiversity is what we need.
Reach out to us at biodiversity@nsenvironmentalnetwork.com for more information. If you're already convinced, complete our interest form and we'll connect with you as soon as possible. Let's make a difference together! The next meeting will be held on June 12th from 2-3 PM.
The Sandy Lake Conservation Association is offering a series of guided hikes at Sandy Lake Regional Park in June and July. Would your organization want a guided walk just for your members? We're happy to work with you to line them up on a weekend, week day, or week night. Treat your members to time in the woods at Sandy Lake, led by a biologist who can interpret the fascinating natural features of Sandy Lake Regional Park, and will speak to the threats to the area. Get in touch with us at sandylakecampaign@gmail.com
The Back to the Sea Centre is opening for the season on June 8th! Join them between 9-5 to explore the exhibits and take part in special activities including crafts, face painting and a BBQ! Participation is by donation all day long. Help them raise some funds for the summer with their Slash Into the Season 50/50 here.
SEED is happy to announce that bookings are now open for its Pollinator Picnic Engagement! This engagement is best done in a public garden and is an awesome way to bring community together. Please reach out to Rebecca at seed.enviroed@gmail.com with any questions or to book.
Registration is now open for the Ecology Action Centre’s first annual Hike-A-Thon!
Explore beautiful trails across Mi’kma’ki/Nova Scotia while raising crucial funds to support the EAC. Join the hike at Sandy Lake Regional Park from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, or head out for a hike wherever you are anytime between June 9 and June 15! Meet fellow EAC supporters in your area, get out in nature for a great cause and help the EAC reach its goal of raising $10,000
The Ecology Action Centre is offering free energy audits for faith buildings across Nova Scotia until Wednesday, July 31. Energy audits are on a first come, first served basis. You will get a detailed energy report with recommendations and customized advice qualifying you to apply for Efficiency Nova Scotia rebates.
In February, the Healthy Coasts project began on the eastern shore of Nova Scotia. Led and financed by the Anglican Church, with support from the University of Dalhousie and the Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia, this citizen science initiative aims to connect communities with coastal ecosystem conservation and climate change preparedness.
The project has identified four coastal sites for citizen scientists to monitor, each of them led by a parishioner, but not exclusive to members of the church. They will track beach profiles, climate, wave and current patterns, and coastal biota. The goal is to enhance coastal residents' sense of belonging, knowledge about coastal ecosystems, and preparedness for climate change effects.
Citizen science is an effective tool for this purpose. By collecting and analyzing data, residents learn about coastal phenomena and can make informed decisions about living healthily on the coast. The project emphasizes that nature is God's creation, and good Christians should care for it.
The Bike Hub contains a bike stand with basic tools required for most repairs, as well as a Park Tool truing stand. During open shop hours experienced volunteers are available to help troubleshoot bike problems and teach repair techniques.
RCEN is excited to announce our upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) and invite you to save the date! This year's AGM will be an opportunity to review the organization's progress over the past year, discuss plans for the upcoming years, and hear updates from our national caucuses, member organizations, and provincial affiliate networks.
We will share more information and a proposed agenda closer to the date. We look forward to seeing you there and exploring opportunities for collaboration on environmental initiatives across Canada!
We call these Stantec studies "pre-development studies" because that is their focus – what areas can be developed and how. We are assured that the outcome ‘could’ be that no areas can be developed, but we will see from the final study. This study was paid for by, and is being overseen by, the Province’s Housing Task Force, which has a stated goal of having ‘shovels in the ground’ at Sandy Lake Special Planning Area in 2024. The final report is expected to have more about water quality. We have multiple concerns and are submitting a response. For example, why is there no mention of Salmon having returned to Sandy Lake in recent years? There must be a thorough study done of potential impacts of development on the Sackville River floodplain.
Busy 2024 hurricane season expected in Atlantic Ocean
All signs are pointing to a very busy hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean.
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has just released its annual hurricane season forecast and is projecting 17 to 25 storms, the most it has ever forecast.
Of those storms, eight to 13 are expected to become hurricanes, but it's still too early to tell if they will hit Atlantic Canada.
These N.S. students are using Mi'kmaw concepts to learn environmental science
Some Grade 12 students in Nova Scotia are learning a new way of looking at environmental science. They're in a pilot course called Netukulimk 12, which combines Western science with Mi'kmaw knowledge. And after a successful first semester, the course is expanding to more schools this fall.
Northern Pulp critics urge N.S. government to be wary of Paper Excellence
The mayor of Pictou, and environmentalists, have urged the provincial government and municipal leaders on the South Shore to be wary in their dealings with Northern Pulp's parent company, Paper Excellence.
On Thursday, the Houston government and Paper Excellence announced they had reached a deal that would end a $450-million lawsuit against the province. That deal included confirmation that Paper Excellence would not restart its Pictou County mill and a promise to undertake a feasibility study of a new pulp mill in Liverpool.
Thousands of trees were destroyed in a wildfire outside Halifax last year. Now some of them are returning in a very different form, to build new homes.
Atlantic whitefish are on the brink of extinction. Can a captive breeding program save them?
Scientists will implant tiny tracking tags in up to 200 captive-raised Atlantic whitefish this year as part of the effort to stave off extinction of one of Canada's most critically endangered species.
Three interconnected lakes behind the town of Bridgewater, N.S., are the only place on earth where this ancient relative of Atlantic salmon still survives in the wild.
The tagged fish will be released into the Petite Rivière watershed to locate spawning areas and to see if the fish have retained their natural instinct to go to the ocean.
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 Sustainability Intern will work under the guidance of a Manager and/or Board of Directors. They will also work with an assigned mentor from another environmental group to help guide them in their role. The Sustainability Intern will develop programs, help fundraise, lead communications and social media, support partnerships, and participate in networking opportunities. As part of their role, the sustainability Intern will participate in a mandatory nonprofit internship training program provided by the Capacity Building Institute.
Deadlines vary. Start dates range from July to September.
Medway Community Forest Co-operative: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Strike Team Member
As a member of the Strike Team, your primary responsibility will be to apply pesticides safely and efficiently to protect old-growth hemlock trees across southwestern Nova Scotia. The successful candidate is competent in forest navigation and be able to work in inclement weather and site conditions. Every Strike Team member must possess or be willing to obtain a pesticide applicator certification. By joining the team, you will play a significant role in preserving our natural environment while also gaining valuable field experience.
Facet is partnering with Planetary to find a VP Community Relations who will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining Planetary’s license to operate. This role is crucial for fostering authentic relationships with communities, stakeholders, and rightsholders. You will oversee regulatory policy, brand management, and communications, ensuring that their initiatives are aligned with community interests and expectations.
Clean Annapolis River Project: Coastal Wetland Project Coordinator
The Coastal Wetland Project Coordinator will oversee the delivery of a collaborative project to conduct the monitoring of two coastal wetlands located within the Annapolis River watershed. The “Protecting Coastal Wetlands in Nova Scotia through stewardship and collaboration” project aims to engage Nova Scotian organizations and communities in ocean conservation using coastal wetlands as indicators for ocean health.
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!
Our organization has a small budget ($5,000 - $10,000) annually, but we must follow HRM approved accounting practices. We are seeking a new treasurer to keep our organization on the right track. The past treasurer has had to step back for family commitments, but will train and guide the new replacement.
Commitment: 3 flexible hours per week, 1 monthly board meeting
KAIROS Halifax is seeking a volunteer to help promote social justice events and activities among university students and help find ways to work together on common interests related to social justice such as environment and climate justice and human rights.
Join Nature Nova Scotia as a TikTok Contributor and showcase Nova Scotia's natural wonders! Craft engaging content featuring our stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Help promote environmental awareness and conservation efforts in our province through the power of social media.
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.
SOI Foundation Blue Futures Pathways: Waves of Innovation
Dive into the future of the Sustainable Blue Economy with Waves of Innovation! Join us for a hybrid event, part of Ocean Week Canada, that will bring together youth voices and groundbreaking ideas. Whether you're in person in Halifax or logging in online, this is your chance to explore innovative solutions and perspectives shaping our oceans. Mark your calendars for June 3, 2024, and be part of the wave of change.
Book Presentation and Signing: It Is Time - A Change To Change
Monday June 10th 7 PM, Halifax Library Room 301
Six years after Joan Baxter’s The Mill – Fifty Years of Pulp and Protest, Janet Wallace’s book It Is Time – A Chance To Change updates the stark history of the Abercrombie pulp mill and discusses the disastrous realities it spawned in a clear ecological/economical context. She weaves art and poetry into well-rounded writing, which includes many positive suggestions for a more sustainable future.
– Bob Bancroft Wildlife Biologist, Writer, and Media Communicator, Current President of Nature Nova Scotia, a collective of individuals and 25 organizations raising a stronger voice for nature
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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