Nature NS and BNS have Been busy preparing a weekend long event which includes presentations, field trips, Locally catered lunches, member booths, Blomidons 50th anniversary celebration, Nature Nova Scotias AGM and Networking opportunities. The theme of the 2024 Celebration of nature is “Naturalists as Nature Advocates” in light of this we have curated an exciting […]
Join us for an off-trail excursion into the new protected area being proposed by the BNS. You will get to explore and wander through some of the very few small pockets of old growth forest in Kings County, with lots of interesting plants, trees and creatures. You will be traversing small paths and bushwhacking. We […]
*** Due to overwhelming numbers we have had to limit the number of people on the walk to 30. We are full for this walk. BUT we are looking at hosting another walk very soon so please stay tuned. We thank you for your patience. *** Join Mr Ron Cousins owner of the land proposed […]
Our presenter for our final Nature Talk before our summer holidays is board member John Burka. John had the opportunity to take a cruise to South Georgia, Antarctic islands, and an actual stop on the southern continent this past February. He will share this amazing adventure with you as well as some of the environmental […]
Join us to explore and consider the role of an organic maple sugar bush in relation to supporting biodiversity. In the morning, Chris Hutchinson will provide a tour of their sugarbush, which borders on the proposed Chain Lakes protected area and we will consider how the two areas might be complimentary. A second aspect to […]
We are only a few short days out from this one of a kind theatrical experience. With only 30 seats available you will want to book your spots now. The event is pay what you can at the door and all proceeds are shared between SOOF and the BNS. Follow the link below to book […]
Call for Photos 2025 BNS Natural History Calendar Photo submissions are invited for possible use in the 29th edition of the Blomidon Naturalists Society's Natural History Calendar. Submissions should be in electronic form: JPEG format, with file size between 500 kB and 3 MB. Photos should be of natural history interest, preferably taken in Nova […]
Update due to weather - we have moved this event to Sunday August 11th at 10am to 12pm. The BNS is happy to host a Butterfly Field Day! Come and join Larry and Alison Bogan on their property to see the Monarch butterflies in all their stages of life. Spend time amongst the milkweed and […]
Join the BNS and the Travelling Trunk Theatre Troupe as they present: The Garden of Butterfly Bree - A play all about our local butterflyway gardens. This 15 minute play leads into fun activities in the garden for an enjoyable afternoon in nature, with a scavenger hunt and colour stations. This event is free and […]
Fall is here, which means fungi are in abundance! Join instructors and mycologists Drs. Allison Walker and Keith Egger for a full-day fungi course! Have you ever walked through the woods and thought, I need to learn what all these mushrooms are? Well, the morel of the story is you should take a great course […]
With a welcome back to our monthly Nature Talk series the Blomidon Naturalists Society would like to update you on the various projects we have undertaken over the summer. With various speakers catching you up about all our facets of our organisation, this will be a great way to re-familiarise yourself with all that the […]
This half day workshop presented by Carolyn Green will offer practical advice for starting or transitioning to a native plant garden. Find out how garden planning for native plants is different, learn about good plant choices and discuss how to make a small yard both beautiful and effective to support pollinators. Program: After an introductory […]
