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Kathleen Hall forwarded these two pics of “never seen before water levels at the dam” taken at the Williams Lake dam on Dec 11 following our heavy rains. Look for lots of water in wetlands as well.

Unlike most Canadian cities, the urban core of Halifax is surrounded not by farms or endless burbs but by forested and coastal landscapes. Even within 30 kilometres of downtown Halifax, where approximately three-quarters of the population resides, developed areas are … Continue reading →

“The Halifax Regional Municipality (the Municipality) invites the submission of proposals from qualified professional firms (and teams) … for the development of a Greenbelting and Public Open Space Priorities Plan (Open Space Plan) for the protection of a regional network … Continue reading →

Marcos Zentilli, geologist and resident of Purcell’s Cove, led a Halifax Field Naturalists walk on Nov. 15, 2014, to explore quarries in the Purcell’s Cove area. Probably beginning in 1759, both granite and bluestone (slate) were exploited in Purcell’s Cove, … Continue reading →

The Nova Scotia Wild Flora Society lead a walk recently into burned and unburned Jack Pine/Broom Crowberry Barrens in the Backlands to enjoy the final flashes of fall colour. Update View pics.

Saturday November 1 – POSTPONED TO NOV 8 – join a walk with the NS Wild Flora Society on recently burnt and unburnt Jack Pine/Broom Crowberry Barrens, read more. David Patriquin will give a presentation on The Atlantic Coast Jack … Continue reading →

One hundred plus attended the McIntosh Run Open House Wednesday evening (Oct 15). Five large panels and presentations provided an overview and many details of the developing singletrack trail system. About 30 hands were raised when it was asked who … Continue reading →

The Halifax Backlands reach their full glory when the huckleberry turns red in the fall, ‘best just after leaves of most deciduous trees have fallen. View link for a few recent pics, and a little bit about this wonderful, but … Continue reading →

The McIntosh Run Watershed Association is excited to announce an Information Session and Call for Volunteers for the Active Recreation Singletrack Trails Wednesday October 15 5-7 drop-in Open House 7pm Presentation Spryfield Community Centre, 16 Sussex Street The Concept Plan … Continue reading →

A river, lakes, forests and stunning ocean views are nestled away on publicly owned lands between Spryfield and Herring Cove. “The river (McIntosh Run) disappears behind Spryfield into this beautiful wilderness known as the back lands … and goes to … Continue reading →