You're invited! On March 7th, we’re hosting a speed-networking event where members of the environmental community can come to network. There are many benefits, both professional and personal, to networking. Speed-networking events offer valuable opportunities to expand your green network, build new partnerships, identify opportunities for collaboration, discover career and volunteer opportunities, and build your confidence!
Join us on Tuesday, March 7th from 7-8 PM AT. Attendees will get several rounds of 5 minute 1-on-1 sessions with other participants. We will provide some discussion prompts to get things started!
The event is open to both members and non-members of NSEN, and we invite you to join us. Feel free to share this information widely within your circle!
As part of our Giving Tuesday campaign, we released a trailer for our historical documentary which will premiere in 2023!
Check out the trailer below for a preview of Connections: The Story of the Nova Scotia Environmental Network, which showcases NSEN's 30-year history and future vision through a series of interviews with local environmental leaders.
We launched theNSEN Volunteer Hubin 2021. Our goal is to see this new tool become a powerful one-stop-shop that benefits environmental initiatives in every corner of the province. Your participation can help make that happen!
All NSEN member organizations can post their volunteer positions on the Volunteer Hub, where our network of volunteers can view and apply for opportunities that fit their interests.
Coping with extreme weather calls for new thinking, climate researcher says
A researcher from Nova Scotia says the province can learn lessons from past hurricanes to minimize the widespread disruption of transportation caused by extreme weather.
Stephanie Sodero is a lecturer in climate crises at the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute at the University of Manchester in the U.K. She has written a new book called Under the Weather that urges an environmental approach to weather resiliency.
N.S. researcher spots first recorded case of an orca caring for another species' baby
A Halifax-based biologist who helped to document the first recorded case of an orca caring for the offspring of another species says the finding sheds light on a complex animal relationship.
Elizabeth Zwamborn, a researcher at Dalhousie University, is part of a research group that spotted a female orca _ or killer whale _ caring for a newborn long-finned pilot whale calf off Iceland when there were no other pilot whales nearby.
Tracing fishing gear to protect North Atlantic right whales is positive step: experts
Much can be learned about the evolving habits of endangered North Atlantic right whales by tracing pieces of fishing gear from which the animals are freed, say researchers.
Gear that was disentangled from a whale in United States waters in January was traced back to the southern coast of Nova Scotia, Canada’s Fisheries Department said in a recent news release.
“This is the first North Atlantic right whale entanglement confirmed to be connected to Canada’s lobster fishery in over five years,” the department said.
N.S. pulls ahead in Atlantic Canadian race to supply Germany with green energy
The Nova Scotia government has approved the first phase of a green hydrogen and ammonia operation led by EverWind Fuels in Cape Breton.
The first phase includes the construction of a 300-megawatt hydrogen electrolysis plant and an ammonia production facility in the community of Port Hawkesbury, N.S.
Second green hydrogen project proposed for Point Tupper
A second green hydrogen production plant is being considered for Point Tupper, N.S., and a local resident is expressing concerns about the scale of the developments.
The province approved a proposal by EverWind Fuels last month, and now another has been filed by Bear Head Energy, a company that had previously proposed a liquefied natural gas project for the area.
Both projects propose taking water from nearby Landrie Lake and splitting it into oxygen and hydrogen, and then using the hydrogen to replace fossil fuels or converting it into ammonium fertilizer.
Friends of Sable Island Societyis again offering $2,000 in entry-level scholarships for Grade 12 students in Nova Scotia who are pursuing post-secondary education in the fall of 2023. Many people are not aware of the rich cultural history of Sable Island. This year's challenge for applicants is to create an accessible timeline of five to seven key events in Sable Island’s human history prior to the Humane Establishment. Submissions are due by April 24, 2023.
This March and April, The Deanery Project is hosting a number of programs including:
March 5: Music Jam and Open House
March 8: International Womxn’s day event
March 18: Maple Tree Tapping workshop and Seeds & Scions exchange
April 1: Apple Tree Pruning workshop
April 8: Deanery Egg Hunt
April 15: Grafting workshop
April (final date TBD): Blacksmithing “hammer-in”
If you live near the Deanery and would like to be part of our monthly fresh produce food box program for $15, contact us! Keep an eye on our Facebook or Instagram – The Deanery Project for the latest on our events and programs.
Back to the Sea Society is currently seeking local citizens with a passion for community and marine education to join their Board of Directors team that oversees the strategic direction of the organization including governance, fundraising, and the growth of our organization.
Special consideration will be given to those with a background in fundraising, construction, law, or real estate, though anyone that is passionate about the future of our ocean is encouraged to apply.
Hike NS and 19 partners are offering the Winter Guided Hike & Walk Series from January to March across NS. There are 47 walks led by local folks and participants qualify to win trail prizes. They are free or low-cost events and some require pre-registration. Hike NS thanks its partners on the ground for organizing the events as well as Goose Lane Editions and the NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage for their support.
Webinars & Trainings
March 5: Field Leader-Winter Module, Scotsburn
March 21: Healthy Hiking Meals and Snacks Webinar
March 22: NS Walks Walk Leader virtual training (register by March 21)
Fundraising for Trails Webinars
Taking place on March 7 and 8, the Fundraising for Trails online discussions will share some key trends in fundraising, strategies to consider and some neat, practical ideas to get your trail fundraising on track with advice from Janet Barlow of Hike NS.
Please write to help protect Sandy Lake Regional Park.
"The Province’s Housing Task Force's mandate is focused on their singular focus of expediting development projects. However, sacrificing an outstanding ecosystem like Sandy Lake Regional Park to solve the housing crisis is not reasonable and not necessary. There are better places to put housing.
The Sandy Lake-Sackville River’s Coalition Steering Committee has sent detailed information on the values of the area to every single MLA (there are 55 of them!) with the request to remove Sandy Lake from the Special Planning Area list.
We ask that you write to your MLA, Housing Minister John Lohr, and the Premier, plus your city councillor and Mayor Savage, and request that the Sandy Lake area be removed from the Provincial Housing Task Force's Special Planning Area list. Request that they expand the park to 2,800 acres to service citizens needs, to support the wildlife that already calls the area home, and address Climate Change and Biodiversity losses.
Every Wednesday we share a Nova Scotia Nature Photo on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Have you taken photos of beautiful places around the province? Share them with us for a chance to be featured on our page!
This photo was captured in Halifax, Nova Scotia by Lindsay MacDonald.
Green Job Opportunities
Terranaut Club: Program Lead
The Program Lead is responsible for leading Terranaut Club’s unique hands-on summer youth education programs for girls and under-represented genders and ensuring that participants have a safe and meaningful experience. As the main educator, the Program Lead will teach participants about various topics in STEM and environmental education in a primarily outdoor setting.
This position requires working closely with a dynamic team including Terranaut Club directors, fellow staff, volunteers, and participants in a high energy, fast-paced work environment. Many of the programs involve activities that support scientific research projects on wildlife and allow participants to get in the field experience with Threatened and Endangered species. Applicants for this position must be women or individuals of under-represented genders between the ages of 20-30 who reside in Canada.
Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Communications Coordinator is an integral part of the OTN’s communications team. The duties are diverse and multi-faceted; professionalism and creativity are vital for this role. This position regularly develops communications outputs and supports outreach and engagement initiatives to promote the research and activities of OTN. Experience with research, copy-writing, social media and event coordination is essential. It is imperative that the candidate works well under pressure and in a team environment, has a high attention to detail, and is able to self-motivate.
Coastal Action: Climate Change Senior Field Technician
Reporting to the Climate Change Project Coordinator, the Climate Change Senior Field Technician aims to achieve Coastal Action’s vision of a healthy environment for future generations. The Climate Change Senior Field Technician will support the Climate Change team’s projects, including nature-based infrastructure projects, biodiversity-enhancing activities, and community engagement workshops, and will contribute to the continued overall success of the Organization.
Sustainability Solutions Group Workers Cooperative: Public Engagement Specialist
Working under the guidance of SSG’s Engagement Lead, and supported by an Engagement Team, the Engagement Specialist will lead all aspects of SSG’s engagement process through the full project life cycle. This work will include preparing engagement plans, preparing engagement activities in collaboration with the project delivery teams and leading the delivery of key engagement activities (e.g.workshop facilitation).
The Specialist will be responsible for assisting the Engagement Lead and Team to fully implement - and help enhance - SSG’s engagement framework that follows International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) methodology. The goal is to ensure that it is consistently used across the organization to enhance and manage risk in climate action planning and implementation.
The successful applicant will support current and incoming partners with everything from the application process, to launching a crowdfunding campaign, to managing the project as it progresses.
The new team member must thrive in a fast-paced work environment, demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, and be capable of pivoting to address rapidly changing priorities. Candidates for this role should have excellent communication and people skills.
Deadline: Position will be posted until hiring is complete
EAC's Fundraising, Membership Acquisition Teamwill be travelling to different communities within Nova Scotia, going house to house inspiring people to become a monthly donor in order to grow their memberships. Through training, coaching and mentorship, successful applicants will gain valuable experience that will complement many career paths for example, communications, journalism, marketing, community outreach.
Membership canvassing is an incredibly important role at the Ecology Action and complements other fundraising initiatives such as, donor stewardship, website donation, digital fundraising methods, email and online marketing, etc.
Friends of Blue Mountain: HRM's Big Backyard Speaker Series
HalifACT: Acting on Climate Together for the Blue Mountain Birch - Cove Lakes Wilderness Area
On March 8th from 6:30-8:30 PM, representatives from HRM Climate Action Team will be presenting on COP 27, everyday solutions and how to protect and appreciate our Big Backyard! Join us in the Lindsay Room at the Halifax Central Library on March 8th.
The speaker series will also include events on April 12th and May 10th. Contact Friends of Blue Mountain for additional information or to become a member.
Intern applications for the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program are now live! They have over 100 jobs available for youth across Nova Scotia, between the ages of 15-30 years of age.
The Clean Leadership internship program offers a meaningful, paid summer internship with opportunities for professional development training.
Candidates must apply to be a Clean Leader using the link below, before they can apply to jobs:
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