Want to explore the diversity of nocturnal insects that White Rock has to offer? Join Acadia graduate student Carys McMurray for an evening of “moth-lighting” to celebrate international Moth Week! We will head out onto the White Rock trails just after dark with bright lights and a white sheet - all you need to observe moths and […]
Come join us for a full day outside exploring Hawthorn Hill Farm and the pollinators that make it all possible! This camp aimed for kids aged 7-11 will include activities focused on soil health, pollinators, and sustainable farming. Farm animals include chicks and hens, sheep, and cows - if we are lucky, there will be […]
Celebrate Coastal Appreciation Week with the Coastal Coalition and the BNS! Come join Howard Williams to view shorebirds on the rocks at high tide at the Guzzle. We will meet at 3 p.m. at Grand Pre Heritage Park overflow car park (east side of Grand Pré Road) and carpool from there to The Guzzle (the gravel road […]
The verdict is in: there are too many ticks in Nova Scotia! How can we co-exist and cope with these creepy crawlies? Come and join us for an educational talk followed by Q&A and tick demonstrations with researchers from Acadia University. We'll cover the latest research and a variety of tick facts to help you […]
Come join us for a full day of rocky shore exploration aimed for kids aged 6-11. Based out of Baxter’s Harbour Community Centre, we will be spending the majority of the day exploring the coast through the eyes of the critters that call the ocean home! Activities will include food chain jenga, a scavenger hunt, and […]
Come join us for a full day of rocky shore exploration aimed for kids aged 6-11. Based out of Baxter’s Harbour Community Centre, we will be spending the majority of the day exploring the coast through the eyes of the critters that call the ocean home! Activities will include food chain jenga, and a scavenger […]
This is a walking series for women and girls+ 9 years and older to discover the wonder, joy, and connection of the outdoors. The guided walks 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 sorry, […]
Join Alan Warner on the Wolfville dykes for an evening walk, heading west into the sunset and then returning into the full moon. We will walk slowly and take in the celestial phenomena with stops along the way. To register for this walk, click here. Date: Wednesday, July 29 Time: 8:15 pm to 10 pm Location: Wolfville Dykes Meeting […]
Celebrate our shorebirds with Birds Canada Atlantic and the BNS on Wednesday August 5th, from 5:30-7:30pm! We will celebrate the importance of beaches like the Guzzle as stopover sites for migrating shorebirds, and have tables with educational materials and activities, and scopes set up to spot and identify shorebirds.
Come on an earth adventure to explore Stronach Park with your family through an engaging set of nature activities. You are an alien explorer coming to earth from a distant planet on a scientific mission to discover new life forms here. Some folks from your planet say that Earth has creatures that carry their homes on […]
Come join Larry Bogan for a gentle paddle around South Twin Lake! This is a 3.5 km paddle from start to finish. There is an option to extend the experience by incorporating North Twin Lake; there is an easy access point just a few kilometers east on the same road. This field trip is limited to […]
Join our Terranaut Club & BNS pay-what-you-can day camp for girls+ ages 11-18 exploring Blue Beach on Tuesday, August 11! Activities include a guided fossil tour, making cyanotype art prints of ferns and scientific drawings of fossilized specimens, and more! To register, click here.