Have you ever wanted to see Tree Swallows up close and personal? Have you ever wondered what bird scientists do and why it's so important? Join BNS Board Members and Biologists Lucy van Haaften and Linda Hutchinson for a morning of Tree Swallow science at an established set of nest boxes. Watch and learn as they handle and band […]
Join Guy Stevens for a casual walk (likely 4 km) exploring the woods and along Cornwallis River. A great way to start the day with birdsong! Open to all levels of birders. Bring your binoculars if you have them and the Merlin App. on your phones (https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/). To sign up for this walk, click here. Date: Saturday, May 23 […]
Ready to lace up your hiking boots and hit the trails with pride? We invite you to join us for a special outdoor experience. Pride Hiking is exclusively for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Monthly hikes are around the Annapolis Valley. Register so you can be in the know about this and upcoming hikes. Come as you […]
Come discover the amazing tidal flats and coastline of the Bay of Fundy. We will explore rock outcrops that illustrate a few crucial time intervals of the geologic history of Minas Basin and walk out on a tidal flat at low tide—its features give clues about modern tidal dynamics. We’ll start out on the tidal […]
This is a walking series for women and girls+ 9 years and older to discover the wonder, joy, and connection of the outdoors. The hikes are geared to beginners; however, a base level of fitness is required. Participants should be able to walk consistently for two hours at a comfortable pace on uneven ground. So […]
Join Alain Belliveau to explore the Haunted Falls and Caroline Beach trail to identify plants, lichens, and birds. The falls are about 50 feet tall, and the surrounding vegetation is a classic example Fundy coastal forest and headlands. Inland, old, large Yellow Birch trees grow just above sea caves. The two beaches, Caroline and Pineo, offer a […]