[BNS_members] October, 2021 e-newsletter from the Blomidon Naturalists Society

[Virginia Brooke]

Here's what's happening this month

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** UPCOMING EVENTS
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Next Monthly BNS Meeting
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The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday October 18, 2021 at 7:30.
For further info, you can visit the BNS Activities page here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=f810a8f399&e=b24cf58224) .

Our speaker will be Dr. Dave McCorquodale, presenting, "Native bees and bumble bees of Nova Scotia and their fascinating ecologies.
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Fall Colours Field Trip, TBA

Keep your eye on the BNS Activities page here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=a9217ed6ba&e=b24cf58224) ,  for more info on this proposed field trip.




** Butterflyway Project
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Wolfville Clock Pollinator Garden
Two pollinator gardens have been installed at the Wolfville Clock Garden.   Thanks to Carolyn Green, her volunteers and the Town of Wolfville for their work and collaboration in this first of several future gardens.

BNS's Flying Squirrel Adventures fall programs are underway

The next kids' program, Forest Play, is slated to start on Oct 12 for 3-5 year olds.  It will feature a nurturing time in nature, supporting healthy childhood development as well as physical, social, emotional and mental well-being.  For more info and registration, see The Flying Squirrels Program page here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=5a794c8154&e=b24cf58224) .


Flying Squirrel Adventures:  Past  'Ask the Expert' Webinars available online

You can also find recordings of past Webinars online, including "Restoring the Jijuktu'kwejk River,"  "Celebrating the Monarch Butterfly," "Native Plant Gardening,"  and more!  Check out the Webinars page here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=cdd1dbdb58&e=b24cf58224) .


** GET INVOLVED
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You can Help the Buterflyway Project!

Butterflyway Project: Looking for Pollinator Garden Locations
Our commitment to the David Suzuki Butterflyway Project is to establish 12 pollinator patches, ideally in public areas. These gardens would would have signage and would help educate the public about the importance of pollination. If any member has an idea for a public location or has a connection that might be exploited, we would love to hear from you. For example, maybe you have a child that attends a local school, or attend a local church, or wonder about a local park. Any and all ideas are welcome!
Please email us at:
pollinator at blomidonnaturalists.ca (mailto:pollinator at blomidonnaturalists.ca)
Biodiversity Webinar from Soren, available online

Our President, Soren, provided an excellent webinar on Biodiversity this past month.  It is still available for viewing at https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=abc5263bc9&e=b24cf58224 .



Nature Nova Scotia

NatureNS is Nova Scotia's Naturalist Foundation for networking,education, research and advocacy nature. Among its projects are Nova Scotia's Trees here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=f2ae7d59ea&e=b24cf58224) and Nova Scotia forestry here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=344b6807c9&e=b24cf58224) .


Insects disappearing, but you can help!

Read this article (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=6428efd5b8&e=b24cf58224) but don't get discouraged--take positive action by planting a few pollinator friendly plants this fall.

Need more info on how to do this?   See this article (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=49602f1168&e=b24cf58224) about planting your spring garden ...in the fall!




** IN THE NEWS
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Coastal Protection Act - Submissions due September 30

Nova Scotia’s government is seeking feedback from citizens about the Coastal Protection Act’s regulations. This Act is intended to protect coastal ecosystems and to keep Nova Scotian’s safe in the face of coastal climate change by stopping inappropriate coastal development. It's crucial that our new provincial government knows that the Act is important to citizens, and that it needs to be as strong and effective as possible. For more info, go here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=22dfb0a25a&e=b24cf58224) .




** UPDATES FROM BNS
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** Wildflowers of Nova Scotia
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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=688b20b5a1&e=b24cf58224 (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=4a2aa2ab9a&e=b24cf58224)
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.
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** 2021 Program on Website
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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=746729d2f8&e=b24cf58224) Details and additional events may be added throughout the year.
We acknowledge that we live in Mi’kma’ki, the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which did not entail the surrender of lands and resources, but recognized Mi’kmaw title.
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