From newsletter at blomidonnaturalists.ca Fri Apr 1 05:23:39 2022 From: newsletter at blomidonnaturalists.ca (=?utf-8?Q?e=2DNewsletter=20Editors?=) Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2022 10:23:39 +0000 Subject: [BNS_members] =?utf-8?q?April=2C_2022-Newsletter_from_the_Blomid?= =?utf-8?q?on_Naturalists_Society?= Message-ID: <0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9.b24cf58224.20220401102335.dc158947fb.1816aeaf@mail251.atl221.rsgsv.net> Here's what's happening this month View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/18ba4edcc4f6/update-from-the-blomidon-naturalists-society-13744361?e=b24cf58224) You are receiving this email because you previously opted-in to our e-newsletter. April 2022 Newsletter Tundra Swan, near Canning, NS, late March, 2022. Photo credit: Richard Stern President's Message Soren Bondrup-Nielsen We are entering the month that I like to think teases us about the coming of spring. For example, towards the end of March, we had some lovely sunny and warm days, but then the other day, there was snow on the ground, and it was below freezing and quite cold. We will undoubtedly see beautiful days followed by snow and cold through April. Grackles and Red-winged Blackbirds are back, but there must be days when they wished they were not. The pond across the road from me has a pair of Canada Geese on it ? they nest on the small island each year, but so far, the geese are just swimming around together, waiting. The big news in this newsletter is the large grant from ACOA that we received together with the Wolfville Farmers' Market and Earth Rhythms. This is a grant to promote tourism in this area. Tourism, you might say, why are we getting involved with tourism? It is not for the traditional concept of tourism but for the relatively new concept of experiential tourism. We, the BNS, got involved because we take people on field trips to learn about the local ecosystems, including flora and fauna. The Wolfville Farmers' Market has many vendors who are small-scale farmers running ecologically sustainable farm practices. This is where we can work together because of our knowledge about ecosystems and biodiversity. Earth Rhythms is a private business operated by one of our BNS members, Celes Dewar, who works across Canada helping tourist operators transition to experiential tourism. Traditional tourism generally caters to people from afar coming to an area and just looking and taking pictures. They may stay at a B&B or hotel and eat at a restaurant, but that is generally it. Experiential tourism promotes a connection to an area by participating in activities, hands-on learning, and involvement, leaving with a deep understanding of the local landscape, its people, and nature. This is what got me excited about this project, as I see the BNS contributing in a meaningful way by connecting people to the landscape, the ecology, and where and how the food they eat is grown. Over the next couple of months, much more information will come out about this initiative. Every day from now on there will be little signs of the coming of spring with intervening cold day and snow, but that is okay ? the days are getting noticeably longer and spring is on its way... ** UPCOMING EVENTS ------------------------------------------------------------ April Monthly Meeting: Jijuktu?kwejk Watershed Alliance Our next monthly meeting is scheduled for mid-April (week of April 18th) at 7:30 pm online on Zoom. PLEASE NOTE: This date is pending final confirmation with our presenters and may change from the regular third Monday of the month to accommodate their exam schedules. Our presenters this month will be Keeler Colton and Jonas Gow, summer students in 2021 with the Jijuktu'kwejk Watershed Alliance. The Jijuktu'kwejk River runs through Kings County from Berwick to Wolfville, and faces challenges from agricultural use and pollution. Keeler and Jonas will talk about their summer research work focusing on monitoring, protecting and understanding this river, which included projects such as a beaver monitoring project, a cold water refugia project, and projects looking at water quality, endangered Bank Swallows, Atlantic Salmon and Wood Turtles. Stay tuned for a final confirmation and Zoom link to be published on our website (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=d28a2568fc&e=b24cf58224) , circulated by email and posted on social media. Flying Squirrel Adventures Flying Squirrel Adventures is leading many nature programs and events as we move into spring. Community events include the weekly Queer and Trans Friendly Nature Hikes every Saturday from 2:00-4:00 pm in Wolfville, and a Nature for Newcomers Celebration of Spring Hike on April 16th at the Kentville Bird Sanctuary (see more info on these events here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=feeb14b29c&e=b24cf58224) ). Spring/summer programs open for registration include Girls Outdoor Adventure & Leadership (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=11380045e4&e=b24cf58224) , Wild Explorations: Adventure & Leadership for Male Youth (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=ab01ab689b&e=b24cf58224) , Forest Play (ages 3-5) (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=7173a92556&e=b24cf58224) , and Coyote Classroom (ages 5-11, forest school program) (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=9304775b7b&e=b24cf58224) . Check out the Flying Squirrel Adventures website (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=3091b14dc5&e=b24cf58224) to learn more about these fun and exciting events and programs! Upcoming Courses! We are excited to present our upcoming schedule of courses on a variety of topic. Courses offered at Ross Creek Centre for the Arts (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=187bc5c42f&e=b24cf58224) will include lunch. Stayed tuned for registration details. Beginner Birdwatching - May 21 Ross Creek Centre for the Arts - Soren Bondrup-Nielsen This course is for people just getting into birds and those who are interested in learning about birds. Participants will learn about basic bird biology, the different groups of birds, and what to look for when trying to identify birds. Advanced Birding by Ear - May 28 Ross Creek Centre for the Arts - James Churchill This course will teach participants about listening to bird songs and call notes, and how to associate them with specific species of birds. The Acadian Forest - June 5 Location TBA - Riley Scanlan and Soren Bondrup-Nielsen Participants in this course will be guided through how to be in and experience the Acadian Forest ecosystem, as well as how to read the forest. Nova Scotia Wildflowers - June 25 Location TBA - Alain Belliveau Participants in this course will be guided through what to look for in wildflowers in order to identify them. Fun with Fungi - September 10 Ross Creek Centre for the Arts - Allison Walkers and Keith Egger Participants in the course will learn about fungi, their importance and variety, and how to identify them. Lichens - October 1 Ross Creek Centre for the Arts - Presenter TBA Participants in the course will learn about local lichens, their importance, different varieties, and how to identify them. Chipping Sparrow. Photo: Lucas Berrigan, BNS archives. Our Website! You can find our 2022 calendar of activities and events on our website. (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=178048ef2b&e=b24cf58224) It is updated throughout the months with new presentations, field trips, courses, and more! You can also find lots of informative articles, past newsletters and archives, photos, and past presentations and webinars (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=e79f12a992&e=b24cf58224) (NB this page is in progress). ** BUTTERFLYWAY PROJECT ------------------------------------------------------------ Planning a Biodiverse & Pollinator-Friendly Garden Spring is here ... it's time to start planning gardens! (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=2ec7ed2358&e=b24cf58224) We have a new article featuring tips and tricks for pollinator-friendly, ecological and biodiverse garden planning, with suggestions and ideas for a planning a new garden, amending an existing garden, and making use of small spaces. If you are wondering how to support pollinators in your garden and yard,this article written for the BNS website (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=2b9fbf89a4&e=b24cf58224) provides some ideas to check out and think about! Even if you are not planning a garden this year and simple want to learn more, this article provides some ideas to think about. (Photo source: Sierra Club Canada). https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=f8ab36d87d&e=b24cf58224 We have lots of resources on our website on pollinators, and how to support them! Butterflyway Project Information & Resources (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=d2c58ec7e7&e=b24cf58224) ** BNS PODCAST ------------------------------------------------------------ We've started a podcast, currently entitled the Blomidon Naturalists in Conversation... This podcast gives us a new way to help inspire an appreciation for nature and to tell more stories about this landscape. We hope to cover a rage of topics, including discussions with members of the BNS, fascinating aspects of the natural world, and issues around conservation and biodiversity, and more. Currently the podcast is available on our website (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=682f8e6a52&e=b24cf58224) and on the Podbean podcast platform (you can listen on you browser or the app on your phone). Website: https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=565128bc4f&e=b24cf58224 Podbean: https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=2ec0b41df1&e=b24cf58224 Our most recent episode is with long-time BNS member and naturalist Jim Wolford. We chat about a variety of things, notably the annual eagle count and the rise of the bald eagle population in Kings County. ** GET INVOLVED ------------------------------------------------------------ Kentville Ravine Remains Closed The Kentville Ravine, home to old growth forest including Hemlock, remains closed after severe slope erosion following a major February storm (CBC story here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=7f7ca0e28a&e=b24cf58224) ). The ravine has been the recent subject of a GoFundMe project to stop the progress of the Woolly Hemlock Adelgid (more info here) (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=8596c080c9&e=b24cf58224) , which can kill these magnificent trees, some over 200 years old. Although there is no ETA for opening the trail, The Town of Kentville will advise of progress via their web page (here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=b296121a61&e=b24cf58224) ). Spring Cleanup Can Endanger Overwintering Pollinators.... Just say No, and Relax! Last Hope Wildlife Corridor - Seeking Support & Letter Writing to Protect the Forest! The Forest Protectors and all those engaged in protecting the Last Hope forest down in Beals Brook, Annapolis County, are seeking supporters to write letters to the Premier once again! Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables Tory Rushton has lifted the hold he had placed on the cut at the Last Hope corridor, when Species At Risk lichens were found there. In theory, 100m buffer zones have been entered in the harvest plan for each of these lichens and will show up on the harvester's GPS, however only 5 occurrences of lichens have been accounted for when the expert hired by DNRR reported 7. The forest is still slated for harvest despite ongoing calls from many to protect it. The government has pledged to protect 20% of the lands and waters in this province by 2030... they need to start doing so. Please send a letter or email calling for the protection of this 24-hectare ecologically significant forest and wildlife corridor. See a template here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=2487c402ad&e=b24cf58224) (with the area in bold a good place to add a personal touch). >From the folks of XR Nova Scotia: "Please send it in either by email or snail mail. (But please do not share or post on Facebook). We need A LOT of voices. This government pledged to listen to us. Let's give them something to listen to. If you choose to send the letter via email, please send the letter as an attachment to the email and also Bcc a copy to xrns at riseup.net (mailto:xrns at riseup.net) " Support Federal Legislation on Environmental Racism We need to protect our natural world, and we also need to protect our communities. All people in Canada have the right to a healthy environment, yet pollution and environmental degradation disproportionately harm racialized communities... this is evident here in Nova Scotia (especially through the work of Ingrid Waldron to document it in her book There's Something in the Water). The proposed Bill C-226 would provide a national strategy to identify, address and prevent environmental racism, and advance environmental justice. If you like, you can ask your MP to support Bill C-226! Here's a template made by the David Suzuki Foundation. (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=06971e6b89&e=b24cf58224) ** IN THE NEWS ------------------------------------------------------------ BNS, WFM & Earth Rhythms Receive Exciting Funding! Some of you may already have heard about the exciting news announced by our MP, Kody Blois, on March 24th. The Wolfville Farmers Market, the Blomidon Naturalists Society and Earth Rhythms, a local company promoting experiential tourism, were selected by ACOA to receive a one year grant of $265,000 to develop local food and nature based experiential activities. It states that it is for tourists, however, the concept of tourism is undergoing a change from travelling and looking to travelling, both locally and abroad, and experiencing. This means tourists taking part in the local landscape of nature, food and culture, often through story telling. More information will be coming out about this including how to take part in this initiative such as being a story teller. ** Lamenting the loss of the Acadian forest that I never got to know ------------------------------------------------------------ An article appeared this past month in SaltWire, by none other than our own Riley Scanlan! Riley is currently completing the Master of Environmental Studies program at the school for resource and environmental studies at Dalhousie University. Give it a read here! (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=684179bc7d&e=b24cf58224) 10 Must Knows from Biodiversity Science On March 15th, the Leibniz Research Network for Biodiversity (Leibniz-?Forschungsnetzwerk Biodiversit?t) published a list of "must knows" from biodiversity research, created by 45 scientists who aim to halt further loss of species diversity and to promote biodiversity. These 10 must knows from biodiversity science can inform scientific, political and community action. View the whole article here. (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=666a2cbd0d&e=b24cf58224) 1. Achieving climate and biodiversity protection together 2. Strengthening planetary health 3. Considering invisible biodiversity 4. Promoting biocultural habitats 5. Using forests sustainably 6. Transforming agriculture 7. Protecting land and resources 8. Expanding transnational infrastructures and education for sustainability 9. Ensuring open access and use of research data 10. Settin biodiversity-?friendly incentives ** RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Common Lichens of Northeastern North America: A Field Guide ------------------------------------------------------------ For those keen to get into lichens following the "Lichens of Nova Scotia" talk by Sean Haughian (see the recording here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=2b71a7c6eb&e=b24cf58224) ), a very good resource is Common Lichens of Northeastern North America: A Field Guide by Troy McMullin and Frances Anderson. Frances Anderson is happy to hear from BNS members who would like to purchase this wonderful field guide. Please email her at fanderso[at]glinx[dot]com (NB no "n") . Beautiful Past BNS Newsletters The printed newsletters of the BNS contain many wonderful stories and insights on the ecology of this area. If you would like a collection of copies of past issues, a member has some available to a new home. Please contact coordinator at blomidonnaturalists.ca to arrange. Must be able to pick up in Wolfville. A selection of past issues - looking for a new home to be read and enjoyed! 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?kmaq title. We want to recognize that outdoor education and play would not be possible without access to the natural world that has been stewarded since time immemorial by the many Indigenous peoples of this land. 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This month our presenters will be KEELER COLTON AND JONAS GOW, FROM THE JIJUKTU'KWEJK WATERSHED ALLIANCE [1] talking all about the biodiversity of this local watershed and the challenges it faces. Keeler and Jonas did summer research work along the Jijuktu'kwejk River and will share their insights. The Jijuktu'kwejk ("gee gee WOK tok") Watershed Alliance is a partnership of citizens and communities from Berwick to Wolfville in Kings County, with the common vision of a healthy and sustainable natural environment. Last season, field interns Keeler Colton and Jonas Gow spent the summer researching and monitoring the watershed through a series of projects. Some of these projects include identifying the presence of endangered species such as bank swallows and Atlantic salmon, assessing beaver activities effect on biodiversity, water quality monitoring, and identifying cold water fish refuge. They will discuss their research, biodiversity, and some of the threats the Jijuktu'kwejk River faces. Join us for this meeting to learn more about this local river and ways to support a healthy watershed. REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THE ZOOM HERE: HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/MEETING/REGISTER/TZAPDUMHPJMSGDGL_UY-NEVJFZKNUV2M_LT5 We are still on Zoom for the time being until we feel we can safely offer hybrid meetings. Caroline -- Caroline Beddoe She/her 613-619-1098 Coordinator, Blomidon Naturalists Society Blomidon Naturalists Society activities take place 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 deal with the surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi'kmaw title. We want to recognize that outdoor education and play would not be possible without access to the natural world that has been stewarded since time immemorial by the many Indigenous peoples of this land. We acknowledge that we have a responsibility to honour and learn about their histories and current cultures and to actively work in support of reconciliation. We are committed to fostering respectful and sustainable relationships with the Indigenous Peoples of this land, with all other organisms, with the land and with the water. Links: ------ [1] https://jijuktukwejkwatershedalliance.wordpress.com/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: April BNS Meeting.png Type: image/png Size: 1256273 bytes Desc: not available URL: From judylipp at gmail.com Wed Apr 13 10:55:53 2022 From: judylipp at gmail.com (Judy Lipp) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:55:53 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Fwd: Flying Squirrel Adventures Spring Programs starting soon (ages 3 - 16 yrs) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Dear BNS Members, You understand the importance of spending time in nature, so we thought you could be great ambassadours for our programs. Starting next week we are offering a line-up of nature-based, outdoor play and learning programs for children and youth ages 3 - 16 years. As you know, *we love nurturing nature fun for healthy childhood development* and we want as many families as possible to have this opportunity. We have moved to a sliding scale fee structure to make our programs more accessible. Our Spring sessions begin next week (April 20). We still have some spaces available. We hope you can help spread the word. For a complete listing visit our programs page and see the poster below. We also have events for adults and families . We hope to see you on the trails. Thank you for your help and on-going support -Your FSA team [image: FSA_Spring22-Programs-Poster.png] -- Judy Lipp (she/her) Program Coordinator Flying Squirrel Adventures https://valleyflyingsquirrel.wordpress.com/ Flying Squirrel Adventures facilitates immersive nature programs for young and old in the Annapolis Valley. *Our programs take place 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 deal with the surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi?kmaw title.* *We recognize that outdoor play and learning would not be possible without access to the natural world that has been tended since time immemorial by the many Indigenous peoples of this land. 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The Jijuktu'kwejk ("gee gee WOK tok") Watershed Alliance is a partnership of citizens and communities from Berwick to Wolfville in Kings County, with the common vision of a healthy and sustainable natural environment. Last season, field interns Keeler Colton and Jonas Gow spent the summer researching and monitoring the watershed through a series of projects. Some of these projects include identifying the presence of endangered species such as bank swallows and Atlantic salmon, assessing beaver activities effect on biodiversity, water quality monitoring, and identifying cold water fish refuge. Join us as we discuss the research, biodiversity, and some of the threats the Jijuktu'kwejk River faces. Come learn about this local river! Caroline -- Caroline Beddoe She/her 613-619-1098 Coordinator, Blomidon Naturalists Society Blomidon Naturalists Society activities take place 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 deal with the surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi'kmaw title. We want to recognize that outdoor education and play would not be possible without access to the natural world that has been stewarded since time immemorial by the many Indigenous peoples of this land. We acknowledge that we have a responsibility to honour and learn about their histories and current cultures and to actively work in support of reconciliation. We are committed to fostering respectful and sustainable relationships with the Indigenous Peoples of this land, with all other organisms, with the land and with the water. Links: ------ [1] https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApdumhpjMsGdGL_UY-NevJfzkNuV2M_Lt5 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/a07262aaf01d/upcoming-events?e=b24cf58224) ** Upcoming Events ------------------------------------------------------------ Hi all, There are a few events coming up that you may be keen on marking into your calendars, one (so far) led by us at the BNS and others happening in our community that you may with to engage with. More events to come throughout May, too. Stay tuned for more details. As always, you can find our regularly updated calendar of events and activities on our website here: https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=ebf05e1dc2&e=b24cf58224 Friday April 22: Earth Day 2022 in Wolfville Noon, Clock Park, Wolfville. >From a community climate organizer in Wolfville: "This Earth Day the need to address climate change is more urgent than ever! Please join with other climate activists for Earth Day 2022, and wear green to show your desire to help the Earth. After a short meeting at Clock Park, we will walk through the streets of Wolfville and engage with other local residents. All are welcome to meet for lunch in the park afterwards." April 29 - May 2: City Nature Challenge 2022 May 29 to April 2 is the City Nature Challenge! Join this global event to observe nature and participate in citizen science. Learn more about the biodiversity of our area. Help put the Annapolis Valley on the global nature scene! Between April 29 - May 2 cities/places from across the planet, from here in our province to other locations around the world, will compete for the title of the most Biodiverse City. We need your help. Whether you're an avid naturalist or a dog walker, everyone can participate: it's easy, fun, and will encourage you to get outdoors. We will be using the iNaturalist (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=4258ceec5b&e=b24cf58224) digital platform to record observations, under this project. Sign up to iNaturalist today and then join our 'City Nature Challenge 2022: Annapolis Valley, NS' project! Learn more here: https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=333e925c41&e=b24cf58224 The BNS will likely host a walk in Wolfville, Saturday April 30th in the afternoon, to use iNaturalist together through the Millennium Trail as part of this multi-day City Nature Challenge event. Stay tuned for upcoming details as we confirm this. Friday April 29: Introduction to iNaturalist at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens 9-11 am, Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, Wolfville - meet in the KC Irving Environmental Centre auditorium (downstairs) Join Samuel Jean from the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens to learn all about iNaturalist, the online naturalist community platform, and to explore the Gardens and make observations. Learn about citizen science, the natural world and participate in the City Nature Challenge 2022 (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=5c0813d414&e=b24cf58224) . See attached poster. Email samuel.jean at acadiau.ca (mailto:samuel.jean at acadiau.ca) to register. ============================================================ Sunday May 1: Highway Clean-Up Sunday May 1, 9:00 am Please join our ** highway clean up (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=2ae155b8e8&e=b24cf58224) along NS Trunk 1 from Wolfville to Deep Hollow Road! BNS has adopted this section of road and we are committed to keeping it clear of garbage. A great way to start the morning helping out our community and caring for our natural world. The group will meet in the Elderkin's parking lot on Main St, in the west end of Wolfville. Please remember to bring masks, gloves, good footwear and rain gear if it is damp or lightly raining. Hazard jackets and bags will be provided. If there is heavy rain, a rain date will be the following Sunday. No young children under 12 years of age for safety (as per Dept of Transportation recommendations for highway clean-ups) and we are limiting the group size to about a dozen participants total. It is expected this clean-up will take about approx. 2 hours, depending on the number of registrants. More hands = less time! Please ** sign up here (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=d9f56a2afd&e=b24cf58224) to let us know if you can help - thank you!! ** Twitter (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=4e569d358f&e=b24cf58224) ** Facebook (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=0d9917da76&e=b24cf58224) ** Website (https://blomidonnaturalists.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0dbe0d10c2ef002331c94c4f9&id=6da38b5680&e=b24cf58224) Copyright ? 2022 Blomidon Naturalists Society, All rights reserved. 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URL: From coordinator at blomidonnaturalists.ca Tue Apr 26 09:03:21 2022 From: coordinator at blomidonnaturalists.ca (Caroline Beddoe) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:03:21 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Highway Clean-Up on Sunday Message-ID: <82ef50152ccca06fad2a77b4cee6d568@blomidonnaturalists.ca> Good morning, A reminder that we have our bi-annual HIGHWAY CLEAN UP THIS UPCOMING SUNDAY MAY 1ST AT 9:00AM! It is a great way to start the day outside helping clean up our community. We will meet at 9:00 am at the Elderkin's parking lot to organize and start the clean-up. The BNS has been doing a fall and spring clean-up for the past few years, along Highway 1 between the west edge of Wolfville and Deep Hollow Road. We have adopted this stretch of highway, and we would love if you can join us for a few hours (approx. 2) and help clean up along the road. Many hands make light work! If you can help, PLEASE SIGN-UP: https://forms.gle/AuA961ER6BnpTNw5A Thanks! We will provide high-visibility vests and garbage bags. Please bring gloves if desired, and appropriate clothing for the weather. In the case of lots of rain, we will postpone to the following weekend. (The weather is looking rainy right now, but I will confirm closer to the date - we all know how weather in NS can change!) Thanks! Caroline -- Caroline Beddoe She/her 613-619-1098 Coordinator, Blomidon Naturalists Society Blomidon Naturalists Society activities take place 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 deal with the surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi'kmaw title. We want to recognize that outdoor education and play would not be possible without access to the natural world that has been stewarded since time immemorial by the many Indigenous peoples of this land. We acknowledge that we have a responsibility to honour and learn about their histories and current cultures and to actively work in support of reconciliation. We are committed to fostering respectful and sustainable relationships with the Indigenous Peoples of this land, with all other organisms, with the land and with the water. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Highway Clean-Up.png Type: image/png Size: 1443762 bytes Desc: not available URL: From soren at bondrup.com Tue Apr 26 10:52:23 2022 From: soren at bondrup.com (Soren Bondrup-Nielsen) Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:52:23 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Canoe Raffle to support Engineered Wetland/Waterfowl Habitat Project References: Message-ID: Hello everyone, Last week we heard from Keeler and Jonas about their work with the Jijuktu?kwejk Watershed Alliance. They are holding a canoe raffle to help fund their research. Good luck! Soren Soren Bondrup-Nielsen Professor Emeritus, Biology Acadia University www.bondrup.com Begin forwarded message: > From: Ian Manning > Date: April 25, 2022 at 11:12:12 AM ADT > To: ianmanning4 > Cc: Jennifer West , "Brazner, John C" > Subject: Canoe Raffle to support Engineered Wetland/Waterfowl Habitat Project > > ? > Hi Everyone (BCCed for Privacy), > > The Jijuktu'kwejk Watershed Alliance, the local watershed group I volunteer with, has just launched our second canoe raffle fundraiser - the winner will receive a Nova Craft Prospector Canoe fibreglass canoe. This year money from the raffle is going towards an exciting new project - the creation of an engineered Wetland in Berwick with a walking trail (similar to Miners Marsh in Kentville/French Basin Trail in Annapolis Royal). > > The wetland will provide secondary treatment to water from the Berwick Water Treatment plant (which is at spec for Nova Scotia Environment Regulations, but you wouldn't want to drink it!) by holding water in settling ponds, before it is released to the river. In addition to improving water quality along the river, this project will: > > - Create new/accessible recreation opportunities for valley residents > - Create great new wetland habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife > - Improve water quality along the entire river downstream (Berwick to Wolfville) > > We've completed a tonne of work behind the scenes to get this project off the ground, and are off to a terrific start. We've got incredible community support and have arranged for volunteers/community partners to help us with the wetland delineation/topographic survey. > We have also found an external partner that has agreed to fund the major project work (the actual construction of the wetland). However, in order to get the wetland built, our group is responsible for securing the money to commission an engineering plan. > > If interested you can buy your ticket here. Tickets are $10 for 1, or $40 for 5, you also need to be a NS resident to purchase a ticket. All the money goes directly to making this dream a reality. You could even be as happy as last year's winner (Uli from my men's league soccer team)! > > Our group has zero office space, zero full-time employees, zero regular funding and a huge amount of work to do! I'm so proud of our team and what we've been able to accomplish, and am beyond excited about what this project could mean for our local environment/community. 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The BNS has info and a short documentary on the Hemlock Wooley Adelgid on pour website https://blomidonnaturalists.ca/hwa-documentary/ Cheers Soren Soren Bondrup-Nielsen Professor Emeritus, Biology Acadia University www.bondrup.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 279333239_358948292943346_8413357910128639841_n.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 154062 bytes Desc: not available URL: From soren at bondrup.com Fri Apr 29 10:09:22 2022 From: soren at bondrup.com (Soren Bondrup-Nielsen) Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:09:22 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Sunday's HWA Learning/Scouting Event References: Message-ID: > Please see important event below. > _____________________________________ > Join us at The Gorge to learn about the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid (HWA). Receive HWA detection training, then try out your new HWA detection skills in the Gorge hemlock forest and verify samples found with experts on site. > > Everyone welcome! Woodlot owners, tree enthusiast, Gorge or Kentville ravine lovers or anyone who wants to learn more about ways to save our Hemlocks. > > Date: May 1st (Rain Date May 7th) (we will post on social media if the event needs to be post phoned due to weather) > > Time: Session 1 begins at 1:00pm > Session 2 begins at 2:30pm > (no need to register ahead of time) > > Location: We will meet at the Gorge Trail Head, 53 Gladys Porter Drive > > Environment/Accessibility: Please dress for the weather (often it is cooler in the woods). Groups will be walking through the woods, over uneven terrain and stepping over fallen debris. Places to rest will include fallen trees. Chairs and benches will be available at the trail head if you would like to sit to hear the presentation before heading into the woods. Snacks will be available (nut safe granola bars and apples). We encourage everyone to bring water to drink and their own hot beverage, if desired. There is a portable toilet on site. > > The Gorge is located on Mi?kma?ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi?kmaq people. > > Rachel Bedingfield? > Director of Parks & Recreation > (she/her) > t: 902-679-2541 | f:902-679-2375 > e: rbedingfield at kentville.ca | w: www.kentville.ca > a: > 354 Main Street , Kentville , B4N 1K6 > > > > > > To get up?to?date information on all things recreation in Kentville, such as new programs, registration dates and event information, > ?subscribe to our Rec Texts by texting REC to 855?939?6365 By subscribing, you agree to receive automated messages. > ?Terms and Privacy Policy can be found at kentville.ca/terms . You may receive up to 6 msgs/month. Reply STOP to cancel at any time! > > This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. 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THE NEW DATE IS THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY MAY 8TH AT 9:00 AM. A great way to clean-up our community, and something we have been doing bi-annually over the past few years. I hope you can join. We are making the call now to accommodate a weekday pick-up of materials (bags, high-visibility vests) required from the Department of Transportation. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN HELP ON MAY 8TH BY SIGNING-UP HERE: HTTPS://FORMS.GLE/YBC9TBGHVXNGIZMW8 Details on the event: Please join our bi-annual highway clean up along NS Trunk 1 from Wolfville to Deep Hollow Road! BNS has adopted this section of road and we are committed to keeping it clear of garbage. The group will meet in the Elderkin's parking lot on Main St, in the west end of Wolfville. Please remember to bring gloves if desired, good footwear and rain gear if it is damp or lightly raining. Hazard jackets and bags will be provided. Thanks! Caroline -- Caroline Beddoe She/her 613-619-1098 Coordinator, Blomidon Naturalists Society Blomidon Naturalists Society activities take place 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 deal with the surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi'kmaw title. We want to recognize that outdoor education and play would not be possible without access to the natural world that has been stewarded since time immemorial by the many Indigenous peoples of this land. We acknowledge that we have a responsibility to honour and learn about their histories and current cultures and to actively work in support of reconciliation. We are committed to fostering respectful and sustainable relationships with the Indigenous Peoples of this land, with all other organisms, with the land and with the water. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Highway Clean-Up May 8.png Type: image/png Size: 1560777 bytes Desc: not available URL: From coordinator at blomidonnaturalists.ca Sat Apr 30 11:04:15 2022 From: coordinator at blomidonnaturalists.ca (Caroline Beddoe) Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2022 13:04:15 -0300 Subject: [BNS_members] Highway Clean-Up: RESCHEDULED to May 8th - Correct poster In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Oops , you may have noticed I attached an erroneous poster asking you to come back in time to last November for the clean-up! Apologies, here is the correct one with the new date of May 8th 2022. On 2022-04-29 14:52, Caroline Beddoe wrote: > Hi all, > > Given the predictions for this wet weather to continue into the weekend, including a forecast of rain and snow Sunday morning, we have made the call to RESCHEDULE THE HIGHWAY CLEAN-UP that was originally scheduled for this Sunday May 1st at 9:00 am. THE NEW DATE IS THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY MAY 8TH AT 9:00 AM. A great way to clean-up our community, and something we have been doing bi-annually over the past few years. I hope you can join. > > We are making the call now to accommodate a weekday pick-up of materials (bags, high-visibility vests) required from the Department of Transportation. > > PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU CAN HELP ON MAY 8TH BY SIGNING-UP HERE: HTTPS://FORMS.GLE/YBC9TBGHVXNGIZMW8 > > Details on the event: Please join our bi-annual highway clean up along NS Trunk 1 from Wolfville to Deep Hollow Road! BNS has adopted this section of road and we are committed to keeping it clear of garbage. The group will meet in the Elderkin's parking lot on Main St, in the west end of Wolfville. Please remember to bring gloves if desired, good footwear and rain gear if it is damp or lightly raining. Hazard jackets and bags will be provided. > > Thanks! > > Caroline > > -- > Caroline Beddoe > She/her > 613-619-1098 > Coordinator, Blomidon Naturalists Society > > Blomidon Naturalists Society activities take place 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 deal with the surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi'kmaw title. We want to recognize that outdoor education and play would not be possible without access to the natural world that has been stewarded since time immemorial by the many Indigenous peoples of this land. 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