Join the Nova Scotia Biodiversity Caucus!Join the Biodiversity Caucus to connect with like-minded individuals, learn about exciting projects, and collaborate to advance biodiversity work across the province. Whether you're an NGO representative, an academic, or an enthusiastic individual, your passion for protecting biodiversity is what we need!
Webinar: Rescue, Rehabilitate, Release: Exploring the Work of Hope for Wildlife
Thanks to all who joined us in November for our fourth instalment in the Biodiversity Caucus' Webinar Series! In this webinar, we welcomed Hope for Wildlife as our guest speaker. If you missed the event, don't worry! We recorded it.
The Nova Scotia Water Caucus will soon be convening for our quarterly meeting (date TBA)! These gatherings bring together professionals and passionate individuals from across the water sector to discuss pressing water-related issues, share updates on ongoing initiatives, and foster collaboration on new projects and partnerships.
If you’re passionate about water and interested in becoming a regular member or contributing as part of our Steering Committee, please email us at info@nsenvironmentalnetwork.com to learn more.
Together, we can make waves in protecting Nova Scotia’s water resources!
Come one, come all to a Winter Hike Sunday, February 2nd at the Deanery -- the same day as our monthly Open House & Jam session!On this wintry day, we'll gather in our Main Hall at 10am before heading off together on 4.5km of Wabanaki/Acadian forest trails. If the snow prevails, we'll be snowshoeing!
We'll offer a hearty veggie soup lunch from 12pm to 1pm, then invite you to cozy up for our monthly Open House from 1pm to 3pm. You'll meet friendly faces and listen to wonderful live music by our crackling fireside.
After 8 incredible years, Dylan Yates has decided it's time to pass the torch!
Join a dedicated team making a real difference in Cape Breton. Build your volunteer portfolio and leave a lasting impact.
Ideal candidates have time to dedicate to these roles & non-profit board experience (major asset). Current President will ensure a smooth transition and offer support when needed.
Help us welcome February on Saturday, February 1st with the Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival! Come find us on Portland Street between 12 and 4pm with a special guest (hint: they have 5 arms). Have you been craving a visit to the centre but don't want to wait until May? Your wishes have been granted! Our centre will be open to the public on February 1st from 12-4pm. Swim on by and say hello to all of our critters, they've missed you!
Halifax International Boat Show
On Saturday, February 8th, join us at the Halifax Exhibition Centre between 9am and 6pm for a chance to participate in one of our programs! We will have our Shell We Paint, Story Time with Sammy the Squid, and How Do I Float programs set up for you to enjoy. We will also have our full selection of symbolic adoptions available for purchase!
Trivia at Jacob's Lounge
Calling all trivia buffs! We are so excited to announce our first ever trivia fundraiser is taking place on Tuesday, February 18th at Jacob's Lounge in Downtown Dartmouth. Grab your friends and family and swim on down to Jacob's at 7:30pm to test your knowledge and win fin-tastic prizes!
On Sunday April 27, 2025 Friends of Sable Island Society will hold our sixth celebration of all things Sable Island at Halifax Central Library on Spring Garden Road (Nova Scotia). The main goal of the conference is to build awareness and educate people on the need to protect Sable Island's past, present and future. This year we will offer free admission while also providing a virtual attendance option using ZOOM. We invite historians, scientists, students, artists and other potential presenters to submit a speaker's abstract by March 1, 2025.
Abstracts will be used to select presentations and will be shared on-line to introduce the presenter and topic. The following information must be included with the abstract: title, presenter name, main contact information (e-mail and phone), names of others associated with the work (if applicable), organization (name of university, company, non-profit, etc… if applicable), theme (natural history/science, cultural history, visitor experience, park management, other), and a maximum 250-word description of the topic that will be addressed.
Please send a completed abstract to: conference@sableislandfriends.ca (please state “Abstract” in the subject line). This email address can also be used to request more information and to volunteer.
Sunday, February 2nd, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Tantallon Public Library
It’s still winter, but its the time we plan for our garden seeding needs for the coming growing season. Bring your seed catalogs, your seed lists, and your own extra saved seeds. Join others for a Seed Planning Party! We will compare catalogs and our our notes, learn from each other, and perhaps make bulk purchases of seeds (which saves lots of money). This event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information.
Rising to the Health Challenges of Our Times With Herbal Medicine
Sunday, March 2nd, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Tantallon Public Library
Our health cannot be separated from the earth that nourishes us. The growing epidemic of chronic illness is deeply entwined with a disconnected culture, degradation of the earth and societal inequalities.
Many are embracing herbal medicine as a path to empowered healthcare that connects us with our own bodies, each other, and the natural rhythms of the earth.
As an interested or aspiring herbalist, how do you really become competent and of service to yourself, family and community given the health challenges we face? Whether you are new to herbal medicine, or you are wondering what is the next step to improve your knowledge and skill, this workshop is for you.
The times we live in deeply need the skills, intention, and heart that herbalists can offer. Come join experienced clinical herbalists Ember Peters and Oren Hercz in a class to fuel your inspiration and help guide you on your herbal path!
This event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information.
Premier Tim Houston unveils push for more natural resource development in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is turning his government's focus toward local natural resource development as fears grow about the possible impacts on provincial revenues from potential U.S. tariffs, slowing population growth and any changes in federal transfer payments.
That shifting focus could include re-examining long-standing bans in Nova Scotia, including on uranium mining, fracking for natural gas and the moratorium on oil and gas exploration on the lucrative fishing grounds of Georges Bank.
N.S. premier clarifies his government stands by Georges Bank moratorium
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says his government will respect the oil and gas development moratorium for Georges Bank and he's blaming unnamed special interest groups looking to "promote falsehoods" for a misunderstanding of his position on the matter.
The premier made the comments in a letter he sent fishing industry representatives several days after saying his government would be open to revisiting the decades-old development moratorium around the valuable and productive fishing grounds.
New funding will help Saint Mary's researchers update database of right whale DNA
Researchers at Saint Mary's University in Halifax have acquired funding that will help them update a DNA database for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale.
Researchers have used DNA samples to track North Atlantic right whale populations since the late 1980s. Those samples have been collected into a database, which is used to identify individual right whales without relying on sight alone.
This is especially useful for scientists who want to know family trees or identify blubber drifting around the ocean or washed ashore.
Federal minister signs off on province's Boat Harbour cleanup plan
The Nova Scotia government has a green light from Ottawa for its $425-million plan to remediate Boat Harbour, but it comes with a long list of conditions that includes continuing to look for another site to store contaminated sludge in the long term.
Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault issued his decision last Friday following an environmental assessment by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, work that began almost six years ago for the cleanup of the body of water near Pictou Landing First Nation that for decades received effluent from the Northern Pulp mill.
N.S. strikes deals with six wind farms to meet energy needs of big consumers
The Nova Scotia government says six new wind farms will add 625 megawatts of renewable energy to the grid by 2028 and be a major stride toward meeting the goal of sourcing 80 per cent of electricity from renewables by 2030.
"We're putting wind to work as a made-in-Nova Scotia solution for clean electricity," said provincial Energy Minister Trevor Boudreau at a news conference in Halifax.
Boudreau's department announced Monday it has selected six projects from three separate companies through a procurement program called Green Choice.
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 Field Assistant (Summer Position)
In this role, you will visit Nature Trust lands on foot and by kayak, documenting human impacts and ecological changes. You will work with eager volunteers, helping them feel more confident monitoring on their own and in using our monitoring app, and you will assist with stewardship events and activities. This job requires an energetic individual who is responsible and organized, and who is just as happy bushwhacking through hardwoods, coastal forest and shrub barrens as they are hiking on a trail. If you are looking for a satisfying challenge and a chance to see and care for Nova Scotia’s wild spaces, this is it.
As Communications Specialist, you will be support all of CLIMAtlantic’s communication needs such as social media, our website, newsletter, and a number of projects to develop communications materials and tools You will work in a highly dynamic and fast-paced virtual setting, will be supporting our values and guiding principles, and reflect our innovative and responsive approach to meeting the needs of people in our region. Work is mostly remote, so being able to operate independently and grow connections virtually are important. Periodic travel throughout Atlantic Canada will be required.
The Director of Conservation oversees all aspects of Nature United’s Conservation Program, reporting to the Executive Director, and is a key member of the Leadership Team. This role is pivotal in leading and developing a dedicated team to achieve ambitious conservation goals, and fostering cross-functional relationships that advance meaningful, inclusive conservation initiatives.
Calling all farmers! We're looking for a farmer to join our team this season (now through December). For the right person, this would transition into a supervisory role (fall 2025 or spring 2026), and, for the right person, a co-management position with responsibilities growing with experience beginning as early as 2027.
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!
Cape Breton Environmental Association: President & Vice President
After 8 incredible years, Dylan Yates has decided it's time to pass the torch!
Join a dedicated team making a real difference in Cape Breton. Build your volunteer portfolio and leave a lasting impact. Ideal candidates have time to dedicate to these roles & non-profit board experience (major asset). Current President will ensure a smooth transition and offer support when needed.
Nature Nova Scotia is working on a new fundraising policy and strategic planning exercise to prioritize new revenue generating activities to pilot in 2025. We need volunteers to help us chart a path forward to improve financial sustainability.
Commitment: 1-2 hours per month for an expected committee term of 1 year.
Volunteer with the staff at the Back to the Sea Centre to engage with visitors looking to get some hands-on learning around the local marine life of Nova Scotia! Come share our passion to spark curiosity about the ocean with our visitors! From touch tanks to crafts in the kids corner, you will be helping us provide an unforgettable experience for every person coming through our doors.
Earthub is seeking a volunteer to support their "Items to Keep Out of the Landfill" program through collection of clean prescription pill bottles from their respective communities. Potential duties include setting up a drop-off location, sorting and counting of items, cleaning of items, and promotion of program and fundraising.
Nova Scotia Adopt-A-Highway: Litter Clean-Up Volunteer
The NS Adopt-A-Highway and Great NS Pick-Me-Up Programs are looking for volunteers to register for litter clean-ups. We provide free clean-up supplies and facilitation for planning your clean-up. Clean-ups can take place on roadways, parks, trails, shorelines, and more!
Join Sea Change Canada for a virtual evening of networking with professionals from across the Canadian coastal non-profit and charitable sector. Whether you're interested in restoration, ocean education, or environmental conservation, this event is perfect for making new connections and expanding your professional circle.
Click here or visit Sea Change Canada's website to register now as spots are limited!
Call for Mi’kmaq Seafood Recipes – Contribute to a New Cookbook!
Ethan Paul, from Membertou First Nation, is working with Ocean Wise to create a Mi’kmaq seafood cookbook that will showcase recipes and stories from across Mi’kma’ki. He is seeking recipe submissions to be featured in this exciting project.
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Join the Biodiversity Caucus to connect with like-minded individuals, learn about exciting projects, and collaborate to advance biodiversity work across the province. Whether you're an NGO representative, an academic, or an enthusiastic individual, your passion for protecting biodiversity is what we need!
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