[BNS_members] Members Update - Nov 3

Tue Nov 3 11:32:42 CST 2020

Hello everyone,

It has been a busy time for those concerned with Nova Scotia's environment.
People are occupying forest land
<https://nsadvocate.org/2020/10/29/mike-lancaster-on-lands-and-forestry-and-protecting-the-mainland-moose-something-is-not-working-that-much-is-clear/?fbclid=IwAR1c5AQtOw2t4ssmWldJ8Qz8e5Esu-ZWgab1EyjVAXRscRLJBEPZ1hBWhas>
and
last week was bat week. <https://www.instagram.com/p/CG0cPs6nLC-/> Perhaps
exacerbated by the US election, and that I watched David Attenborough's new
documentary as per Soren's recent suggestion, I have been feeling very
motivated to learn and take action. Here are a few news pieces I have found
valuable, a compelling workshop and, if you are interested in the world of
bugs, an opportunity to join like-minded enthusiasts.

Nature Nova Scotia published a video calling on nature lovers to use your
voice to protect our endangered species. There has been no action since the
successful Species at Risk Lawsuit, which BNS took part in. See the video
with instructions on how to take action here:
https://twitter.com/NNS_NatureNS/status/1323595339442651137?s=20
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Furthermore, this recent CBC article discusses the current status of Owl's
Head provincial park. The true value of this land lies in its ecological
integrity, not in the profits of a potential golf course that poses its own
financial challenges:

> "Jamie Simpson, the lawyer for the parties suing over the decision to
> delist the property, noted the value [of the land] is based on what the
> report determined to be the "highest and best use" for the land:
> conservation and recreational purposes."

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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/owls-head-park-golf-course-development-environment-court-1.5786651?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar&fbclid=IwAR2iREYbVdKxgDhwxIBjP2frkQfKZJmut_kIPlgF0TVTXnwRKU9tfS6MWRo
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The New York Times published their latest interview with Greta Thunberg.
I'm constantly impressed by her intuition:

> "I didn’t stop flying or become vegan because I wanted to reduce my
> personal carbon footprint. It would be much more useful for me to fly
> around the world advocating for climate action. But it’s all about sending
> a signal that we are in a crisis and that in a crisis you change behavior.
> If no one breaks this chain of “I won’t do this, because no one else is
> doing anything” and “Look at them. They’re doing much worse than I am” — if
> everyone keeps on going like that, then no one will change. We won’t
> understand that we are in a crisis. If people don’t understand that we are
> in a crisis, they won’t put pressure on people in power. If there’s no
> pressure on people in power, then they can continue to get away with doing
> basically nothing. But if you fully understand the science, then you know
> what you as an individual have to do. You know then that you have a
> responsibility."

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/02/magazine/greta-thunberg-interview.html
<https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/11/02/magazine/greta-thunberg-interview.html>
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The King's County Museum is hosting a workshop:* Ancient Teachings of the
Mi’kmaq on November 27th and 28th @ 10 AM - 4 PM.*

Facilitated by Carolyn Landry, of Redfeather's Native Art
$35 per day
Limited registration: https://valleyevents.ca/77799

"Over two days you will become immersed into Mi’kmaw Ancient Teachings:
Smudge, Tree Connecting, Guided Meditation, Drumming and Tobacco Ceremony.
Hosted by the Kings County Museum."

If you joined our October meeting, you'll remember Carolyn Landry led an
interesting and powerful discussion on the Mi'kmaw perspective of nature.
See link above or attached poster for details.
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Catherine Scott is the regional representative of the Acadian Entomological
Society on the Board of the ESC and has asked to share information about
their society with natural history enthusiasts who may be interested in
joining. See attached poster for details.
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Though it's starting to get quite chilly, our wild areas are as beautiful
as ever. I've attached a photo I took over the weekend at Fox Lake. If you
have any outdoor stories or photos you'd like to share, send them along!

Happy trails,
Riley
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