Category Archives: Conservation

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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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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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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Wed, Apr 9, 2025: Backlands Coalition Birds Team Gathering

Posted on April 8, 2025 by admin
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HRM 2026-2030 Strategic Plan 2Apr2025

Posted on April 2, 2025 by admin

Project overview: – the 2021-2025 Strategic Priorities Plan is in its last year and staff and Regional Council are developing the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan – we are now seeking input from residents on the most recent draft content for the … Continue reading →

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Reflections by Purcells Pond 1Apr2025

Posted on April 1, 2025 by admin

Writes Liv Monck-Whipp, Nova Scotia Nature Trust Stewardship Coordinator It’s funny how time works, and it’s funny how brains work. Almost exactly 1 year ago, I had my first field day as the new Stewardship Coordinator with the Nova Scotia … Continue reading →

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Sunday April 13, 1-4 pm: Gathering in the Halifax Backlands to Celebrate Earth Week

Posted on April 1, 2025 by admin

Please join us for a guided hike through the rugged Halifax Backlands, home to two of the Treasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia, and a lot more.  Explore this unique wilderness while contributing to real conservation science! Learn how to use … Continue reading →

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Explore the unique beauty of the Halifax Backlands though the eyes of nine talented artists April 3-29, 2025 at NS Archives

Posted on March 12, 2025 by admin

UPDATE Apr 9, 2025. View Nine talented artists explore the unique beauty of the Halifax Backlands Global News Video Apr 9, 2024, 5:26 mins “We check in with two of the nine local artists who have come together to bring … Continue reading →

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