NSEN is excited to announce the official public release of our new documentary!
We have now published the 1-hour film online to make it freely accessible to everyone.
The goal of this project was two-fold:
1) To educate the public on the vital role of communication and collaboration in Nova Scotia's environmental movement over the past 30+ years.
2) To raise awareness and support for NSEN and its mission to cultivate a more interconnected and united environmental sector in the face of worsening ecological crises.
We hope you will celebrate the completion of this project with us by checking out the film!
Register for the Coalition’s Guided Hikes at Sandy Lake Park
Enjoy this beautiful place we could have lost (some or all) to the recent fires. The Coalition is offering spring & summer nature hikes at Sandy Lake for the public and coalition groups. If your group would like to have a guided hike, we would be delighted to set one up. Or, sign up to join with others. They tend to fill up fast!
Saturday, July 9 (morning) - Hosted by Our HRM Alliance. Learn more about Halifax's greenbelt and the role of the Sandy Lake - Sackville River area in it. Wednesday, July 12 (evening) Thursday, July 27 (evening)
The hikes are free, but participants must register.
Join Halifax Public Libraries, Hike Nova Scotia and Goose Lane Editions at the Halifax Central Library for the official book launch of Trails of Halifax Regional Municipality, 3rd Edition. Author Michael Haynes, Canada’s most published author of trail guides, will deliver a special presentation and discuss the 50 new and revamped trails featured in this new edition.
Hike Nova Scotia is hiring a Project Officer! This position will focus on supporting the work of Hike NS and its various projects, helping to increase our capacity to offer our Guided Hike & Walk series, outdoor education courses, the Hiker Challenge, the Trail Builders Network and fundraising.
Hike NS invites groups across NS to partner with it on delivering fall guided walks from September to November 2023. Hike NS will help promote events and provide a how-to guide and trail prizes to giveaway. Register your event by August 11 for events between September 15 and November 19.
The Ecology Action Centre’s Transportation Team has launched a new guidebook aimed at empowering Nova Scotians to create community-led bike repair spaces as a means to break down barriers to active transportation.
We are heading to Abbotts Harbour and hope the community will join us for a clean-up! We have bags and gloves to use. Please dress for the weather and feel free to drop in (or out) at any time between 10 AM-2 PM. ATVs are welcome to help clean up bigger items. Please share with friends and family!
July 16: Sandy Cove Bay of Fundy Clean-up
Come join us for some summer beach fun! We will be cleaning one of the most beautiful beaches in our province. This is a family-friendly event. Please wear sunscreen, close toes shoes and dress for the weather. Rain or shine event. Bags and gloves will be provided for participants.
Help us advocate for the clean-up of Arlington Heights!
"The receipt of our Ministerial Appeal has been acknowledged and we are promised a written decision by August 8. We need as many people as possible to send letters supporting the appeal to Environment Minister Tim Halman! Please share this information widely.
FAQs & How to Help Toolkit
The attached FAQ document outlines some of the most recent goings on regarding the Arlington Heights dump issue. There are instructions on how to send a letter along with several other ways to support our advocacy efforts. Please take a minute to write your letter today, and don't forget to include your personal testimony!
Researchers find at-risk species in Kluskap Wilderness Area after days-long trek
A group of researchers has found a number of at-risk species after spending days trekking across about 3,000 hectares around Kluskap Wilderness Area in Cape Breton.
Twenty-eight researchers participated in the undertaking, which focused on an Indigenous protected and conserved area (IPCA).
They found a range of plant and animal species including the little brown bat, the olive-sided flycatcher and a type of fungus called blue felt lichen.
Atlantic Canada ocean temperatures set records again in 2022
Ocean temperatures in Atlantic Canada set record highs again in 2022, according to the latest assessment released by the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
Results from the annual Atlantic Zone Monitoring Program show surface, intermediate and bottom temperatures were well above normal last year.
"It was widespread. It was everywhere," said Peter Galbraith, a DFO research scientist in Mont-Joli, Que. "It was really, really warm across the zone."
Slimy and spreading fast: Shellfish farms face biofouling 'invasion'
Scientists are monitoring dozens of sites in Nova Scotia and southern New Brunswick to see if the latest warm winter in Atlantic Canada accelerated the spread of slimy marine invertebrates.
Six invasive sea squirt — or tunicate — species have become established in Nova Scotia in the last decade. Two more are believed to have arrived.
The creatures cling to anything they come into contact with and have become a major problem in the shellfish aquaculture sector. They are 95 percent water and heavy, weighing down ropes and increasing shear stress during storms and the risk of lost gear and product.
Mayors in N.S. call for greater protection of coastlines
As the CBC's Tom Murphy reports, they're concerned some people are rushing to build in unsafe locations before long-awaited regulations come into effect.
Loop or no Loop, officials say N.S. on track to meet green energy targets
Nova Scotia's deputy minister of natural resources and renewables is confident the province can meet its 2030 target for generating electricity from renewable sources, with or without the Atlantic Loop.
But one opposition MLA isn't so sure the same can be said for the plan to get off coal.
Liberal MLA Iain Rankin, a former provincial environment minister and premier, noted during a meeting Tuesday of the legislature's standing committee on natural resources and economic development that three coal-fired plants are supposed to be closed by now. So far, none are.
Don't forget that you can check out the NSEN Job Board at any time to see the latest job opportunities with NSEN members. Submit a new position or apply today!
Nova Scotia Nature Trust: Stewardship and Outreach Coordinator
We’re growing every day, and we’re looking for a new team member who can help us share the marvels and wonder of our natural heritage with passionate volunteers and communities all across Nova Scotia. The Stewardship and Outreach Coordinator will bring people and nature together in a full-time core position that will unite your technical knowledge of nature and habitat with public education, fieldwork and community outreach.
The work of the Project Officer mainly focuses on supporting the work of Hike NS and its various projects, helping to increase our capacity to offer our Guided Hike & Walk series, outdoor education courses, the Hiker Challenge, the Trail Builders Network and fundraising.
Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute: Landowner and Municipal Outreach Intern
The Landowner and Municipal Outreach Intern will support MTRI in the delivery of its conservation implementation project in the southwest Nova Scotia Priority Place. In partnership with the Kespukwitk Conservation Collaborative (KCC), the project supports ecosystem-based conservation efforts and the recovery of species at risk in southwest Nova Scotia.
The intern will support the Communication and Municipal Outreach Coordinator by liaising with partners and effectively engage a variety of sectors including partner organizations, landowners, municipalities, and government agencies. Duties may include, but not be limited, to coordination and facilitation of meetings, development of user-friendly and visually appealing information packages for print and online, social media outreach, mapping, report writing, and assisting with field-based conservation and research projects.
The Climate Services Intern will support the CLIMAtlantic team across Atlantic Canada in our work to engage with rights-holders and stakeholders, provide information and guidance with respect to climate change projections, and facilitate access to climate change adaptation tools, best practices, training, and information. The intern will also work on special projects and communications.
Medway Community Forest Cooperative Ltd.: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Coordinator
The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) Project Coordinator leads a talented team of 3-4 individuals who work to conserve hemlock forest ecosystems in southwest Nova Scotia Provincial Protected Areas. This is a new project by the Medway Community Forest Coop (MCFC) called Hemlock Conservation Nova Scotia that was officially launched in spring 2023.
Have you visited NSEN's Volunteer Hub yet? This tool is a powerful one-stop-shop where NSEN members can post volunteer positions and our network of volunteers can view and apply for opportunities that fit their interests. Submit a new position or apply today!
Annapolis Waterkeepers are looking for volunteers to support the organization's advocacy efforts by helping with sign campaign distribution. They seek to fulfill positions not only in the Annapolis Valley but in as many areas as possible throughout the province.
Diocesan Environment Network: Communications Admin & Web Design
DEN is looking for volunteers to maintain their contact list and Gallery of the Arts which requires constant updates. Needed skills for this position include computer literacy, organizational skills, and social skills.
Earthub is looking for volunteers to support their 'Items to Keep Out of the Landfill' program. Potential duties include sorting and counting of items, cleaning of items, drop-off location/transportation coordination, and promotion of the program.
Nova Scotia Environmental Network: Blog Contributor
NSEN is always looking for skilled volunteers to contribute environmental blog posts to feature on our website, newsletter, and social media platforms. Potential duties include conducting online research on topics of interest, writing op-eds on topics you are knowledgeable in, and interviewing environmental experts for Q&A-style posts.
SOI Foundation: Go on an Expedition with Students on Ice
Are you aged 18-30? Are you Indigenous from Atlantic Canada? Are you available from July 29th to August 10th, 2023? If you answered yes to all of the above, you may be eligible to join our program, thanks to generous new funding from Ulnooweg! Please click here to apply.
Regeneration Canada: Stories of Regeneration Campaign
Regeneration Canada (RC) is proud to introduce Stories of Regeneration, an initiative to bridge the gap between curious consumers and Canadian regenerative farmers. The RC team will visit farmers from across the country—listening to diverse voices, exploring changing landscapes, learning about different practices and connecting with local communities through a series of on-farm events, films and interviews.
Keep an eye out on Regeneration Canada’s social media platforms for announcements on the other 6 events and the digital releases of videos, podcasts and articles!
Climate Change Task Force: 1000 Days and Counting - Sleepless in Port Morien
Join the CCTF for a presentation examining noise, community health, and climate from Dr. Sarah Barnes. The presentation will discuss these effects in relation to the Donkin Coal Mine on Cape Breton Island. There are two chances to attend. Both sessions will be the same presentation:
Tuesday, July 18: McConnell Memorial Library, 6-7:30 PM
Every year, Terrera Canada holds an Earth Award contest to recognize an outstanding Canadian woman who has actively engaged in environmental leadership. This year, they are supporting the winner with a $1000 grant for a community initiative, project, social enterprise or business that is making a positive impact on society and the environment.
Red Bear Healing Home Society is requesting public assistance for donations of gently used cell phones.
Empowering and enabling people who are experiencing poverty by way of providing cell phones ensures access to public services and reduces the stress of being economically disadvantaged. Living without a cellular device or phone can have a detrimental effect on a person’s mental and physical health and make connections impossible for people who are phoneless.
Donating gently used technology is also a great way to extend the life cycle of these products and keep precious minerals from ending up in a landfill.
They kindly ask that gently used cell phones that have been unlocked and reset, be dropped off at Annapolis Valley libraries in Kingston and Middleton. Call them at (902) 448-4744 for more information or to arrange for another drop-off location.
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