[BNS_members] Update from the Blomidon Naturalists Society

Wed May 12 07:57:14 CDT 2021

Hi everyone

A quick note that the date for the Seedy Saturday event at the  
Wolfville Farmers Market mentioned below is incorrect. It will take  
place Saturday, May 29th (NOT May 22nd).

Thanks
Riley

Quoting Riley Scanlan <manager at blomidonnaturalists.ca>:

> Here's what's happening this month
>
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> I hope you are having a great May thus far. I'm sure some of you  
> took part in the City Nature Challenge  
> (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=c236f99062&e=b24cf58224) last weekend, and may even be helping to identify observations. This was the first year I participated and it was a really fun way to see my neighbourhood with new eyes. If you want more citizen science, May 8th is World Migration Bird Day and ebird will be having Global Big Day 2021 (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=cc36a2fb66&e=b24cf58224) to  
> celebrate.
>
> I wanted to quickly say thank you to all who sent in kind messages  
> in response to my announcement that I am starting a new position and  
> leaving BNS. I'm a little sad this will indeed be the last monthly  
> update I send to you all. However, we are very lucky to have  
> Virginia Brooke, a BNS volunteer who has graciously agreed to carry  
> on this eNewsletter!
>
> Gathering all the event information and posters is quite a lot of  
> work and we still need more volunteers. If you are interested in  
> getting more involved with the Society this should take no more than  
> a day of work each month and we'd greatly appreciate it. Let me know  
> if this is of interest.
>
> We had planned to host our first full day workshop, Beginner  
> Birdwatching, later this month but it has been cancelled. The field  
> trip and subsequent workshops are TBD and may be postponed, more  
> information on this will be sent out later.
>
> However, the zoom meetings shall prevail! Information on our monthly  
> meeting and other COVID-safe events below.
>
> Have a wonderful weekend,
> Riley
>
>
> ** EVENTS
> ------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> ** May Meeting: Medway Community Forest Cooperative & Biodiveristy
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> Monday, May 17th @ 7:30pm
>
> You must register through zoom here  
> (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=88081d9b8a&e=b24cf58224)  
> .
>
> We will learn from the Medway Community Forest Cooperative about  
> their biodiversity work including a baseline study and ongoing  
> migratory bird monitoring. This meeting is part of our new themed  
> series, Biodiversity.
>
>
> ** Workshop: Beginner Birding - CANCELLED
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> May 22nd
>
> Our first workshop on Beginner Birdwatching has been cancelled due  
> to COVID-19.
>
> The next workshop will be on Forest Ecology, on June 6th. We will  
> send an update later this month whether this is postponed. Read  
> through the program on our website  
> (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=3c870f8b1f&e=b24cf58224) to see all the workshops we have  
> planned.
>
>
> ** Webinar: Protecting the Ecosystems that Sustain Us
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> Wednesday, May 12th @ 6:00PM
>
> Click here  
> (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=21879c1ced&e=b24cf58224) for more  
> information.
> https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=78102b644e&e=b24cf58224
>
> In the third episode in the Ecology Action Centre's series on  
> Mobilizing for a Just and Sustainable Future here in Mi’kma’ki /  
> Nova Scotia, we are exploring local actions we can take to protect  
> the ecosystems that sustain us and the other species who share this  
> planet.
>
> Events from Flying Squirrel Adventures
>
> Flying Squirrel Adventures was due to start five nature play and  
> learning programs for children and youth at the end of April - our  
> biggest offering yet! These together with a new monthly Family  
> Nature Play series in Kentville are on hold until restrictions  
> permit coming together again.  Please check out the FSA programs  
> page  
> (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=06677591a4&e=b24cf58224) to stay tuned to our evolving program roster and find out when activities can  
> restart.
>
>
> ** GET INVOLVED
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> Call for BNS Volunteers!
> This will be my last eNewsletter I send to you all. However, we are  
> very lucky to have Virginia Brooke join us in volunteering to  
> publish future eNewsletters for you all! Virginia has graciously  
> agreed to put together the newsletters, but we could use one or two  
> other volunteers to help collect and organize event information  
> (make a poster, get the zoom links, etc.). I am very happy to set up  
> a virtual meeting to walk you through the process.
>
> Please email me at rileyscanlan16 at gmail.com if you are at all  
> interested in helping with this. We need your help to continue  
> building this great community.
> Support for Ingram River Wilderness Area Needed
> The Ingram River Wilderness Area  
> (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=4c633b2b5b&e=b24cf58224) will protect over 15,000 hectares of publicly-owned forests and waterways draining into St. Margarets Bay. These former Bowater Mersey lands encompass dozens of undeveloped lakes, brooks, and still waters that connect its remote interior to the  
> ocean.
>
> The Blomidon Naturalists Society will write a letter of support to  
> designate the Ingram River Wilderness Area. We ask that you, as  
> individuals, consider showing your support as well. Clickhere  
> (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=3fe419a77c&e=b24cf58224) for more  
> information.
>
>
> ** IN THE NEWS
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> https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=b089753be8&e=b24cf58224
> A hummingbird nest found in a tree being felled during construction  
> of the Trans Mountain Pipeline has successfully halted forestry  
> activity during the breeding season. Read on here  
> (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=95bbfc2cd5&e=b24cf58224) to learn how such a small bird, in size not importance, had an incredible  
> impact.
> https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=3a1b6df459&e=b24cf58224
> The Save Owls Head Provincial Park campaign is growing momentum.  
> Watch this recently published video  
> (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=817ac4515a&e=b24cf58224) for a good overview of the issue. I encourage you to look through their website (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=065fd6060d&e=b24cf58224)  or Facebook group (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=c0b239fde8&e=b24cf58224) to learn more and get  
> involved.
>
>
> ** UPDATES FROM BNS
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>
> ** Butterflyway Project
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> This exciting new project is being undertaken in partnership with  
> the David Suzuki Foundation (DSF).  This is a Canada-wide initiative  
> to encourage groups and individuals to plant gardens to support  
> butterflies and other pollinators. The BNS committee will be  
> organizing a number of events over the summer months, such as field  
> trips to visit existing examples of pollinator gardens, and  
> installation of pollinator gardens in public areas. If Covid keeps  
> us at home, you can work to create your own garden and learn more  
> via the website  
> (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=cad1ab14f5&e=b24cf58224) . A new Butterflyway section with helpful information will be in place by the end of May. There will also be an email address for asking questions or  
> volunteering.
> BNS will have a table at the Wolfville Market on Seedy Saturday, May  
> 22nd. We will be selling the wildflower pocketbook and handing out  
> brochures about the Butterflyway Project.
>
>
> ** Wildflowers of Nova Scotia
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> The 'Wildflowers of Nova Scotia' field guide was published to  
> encourage an interest in native plants and their conservation.  
> Spring is a wonderful time to learn about our incredible  
> wildflowers, as they pop up from the ground over the next few weeks  
> and months. Not to mention, these easy-to-use, small guides make a  
> wonderful gift! They are available for purchase from our website:  
> https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=87a2e3e610&e=b24cf58224  
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> Proceeds from the sale of this guide will go towards conservation  
> projects. A huge thank you to Carole, Howard and the many  
> contributors for putting this together.
> https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=af5f825c92&e=b24cf58224
>
>
> ** Merritt Gibson Natural History and Environmental Award
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> This year's recipient is Emma Rand, who is studying biology at  
> Acadia. Emma's research will examine the immune response of various  
> native and non-native mosquito species in Nova Scotia. A summary of  
> this work will be included in an upcoming printed newsletter.
>
>
> ** 2021 Program on Website
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> You can now see all upcoming events for the year of 2021 on our  
> website.  
> (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=44d7324d33&e=b24cf58224) Details and additional events may be added throughout the  
> year.
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> someone you think might also appreciate it.
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