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Our HRM Alliance News: Regional Plan, Backlands Birds, Flat Lake Hike & more 11Jul2025

Posted on July 11, 2025 by admin

The Backlands Coalition is a member of Our HRM Alliance, a coalition of over 60 organizations from environment, business, health and community sectors advocating for a sustainable future in Halifax… This update/news was issued today: Hello Alliance, We hope you … Continue reading →

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Backlands Coalition identifies major issues to present to City Hall by or on Thurs June 19 2025

Posted on June 16, 2025 by admin

UPDATE Jun 20, 2025: CBC report: Halifax council passes plan to prepare city for 1 million people Haley Ryan · CBC News, Jun 20, 2025 “Halifax councillors have passed a plan guiding growth in the region for years to come, … Continue reading →

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Thursday June 19, 2025 at 1pm: Draft Regional Plan and Public Hearing at Halifax City Hall

Posted on June 16, 2025 by admin

Unfortunately, the Draft Regional Plan is a profound disappointment as it no longer reflects the concerns of the Backlands Coalition for our Backlands Environment ACTIONS: –>Please plan to attend the Public Hearing  –>Register now to speak for 5 minutes by … Continue reading →

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Golden Heather & Mt. Sandwort in Bloom now in the Backlands 9Jun2025

Posted on June 9, 2025 by admin

Commented JBD today This year I have seen more Mountain Sandwort in bloom than ever before. I’m also finding it growing in places where I’ve not noticed it before. Also, the Golden Heather is in bloom Both species  have a … Continue reading →

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Tues June 17, 2025: Williams Lake Conservation Co. AGM, about the Dam and more…

Posted on June 3, 2025 by admin

From WLCC: What a year this has been for the Williams Lake Conservation Company! Significantly, the provincial government has approved the spending required to replace our old and failing dam! Although certainly a highlight, this announcement is only one of … Continue reading →

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May 24-31: Bird Week in Halifax

Posted on May 22, 2025 by admin

From Nature NS “Join Bird Friendly Halifax for the second annual Bird Week! This year, birding walks will take place in 11 districts across HRM. We encourage citizens and decision-makers to take actions that benefit birds and their habitats. Get … Continue reading →

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Wed May 14, 2025: An evening of lichen-inspired readings

Posted on May 14, 2025 by admin

Last month we brought you Backlands Suites, an exhibition of artworks inspired by the #HalifaxBacklands. Now who’s up for some poetry (and more art) shaped by our urban wilderness gem? Join Pavia Gallery ~ Espresso Bar & Café on Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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Fri April 25 to Mon April 28, 2025: The City Nature Challenge 2025

Posted on April 23, 2025 by admin

This weekend is the City Nature Challenge 2025. When you walk anywhere in the Halifax Backlands this weekend, please participate and post to iNaturalist City Nature Challenge 2025. About this Project “Help put Halifax Regional Municipality on the global nature … Continue reading →

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Broom Crowberry in bloom in the Backlands 16Apr2025

Posted on April 16, 2025 by admin

Broom crowberry, Corema conradii, Nova Scotia’s earliest flowering native species after skunk cabbage, is now in flower in the Backlands! We know that courtesy of Joshua Barss Donham who took these pics in the Backlands on Apr 11, 2025: Broom … Continue reading →

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Williams Lake Dam – get ready! 14Apr2025

Posted on April 14, 2025 by admin

By Cathy Vaughan, published in Chebucto News Vol 26 No 8 April 2025. Reproduced on backlandscoalition.ca with permission from Chebucto News. Multiple coloured ribbons were no- ticeable in the Shaw Wilderness Park in mid February. The ribbons were wrapped around … Continue reading →

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