Category Archives: Crown lands

Public Consultation Opens on New Protected Areas including additions to Herring Cove Backlands Wilderness Area 23Aug2026

Posted on August 23, 2026 by admin

Clarification/Update 25Aug2026: The “Herring Cove Backlands Wilderness Area” referred to in this NS Gov, announcement of Aug 21, 2026 is being presented as an addition to the Herring Cove Backlands Wilderness Area which lies entirely within the “Backlands” as referred … Continue reading →

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Saturday Aug 24, 2024: Bluff Trail BBQ Bash & Fundraiser

Posted on August 6, 2024 by admin

Received from The Bluff Trail/Woodens River folks, members of the Backlands Coalition: BLUFF BBQ BASH and Trail Stewardship Fundraiser Saturday, August 24th 11 AM to 3 PM Canada Games Centre 26 Thomas Randall Drive, Halifax, NS B3S 0E2 Join us … Continue reading →

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Update on Birds in the Backlands – JBD Jun 24, 2024

Posted on June 30, 2024 by admin

On Hairy Woodpecker & Flicker nests, Hermit Thrush and Barred Owl behaviour, Osprey fishing, Eastern Wood Peewee sighting, Common Nighthawk activity, a bird survey and sounds of toads and beavers in the night,  late spring into early  summer of 2024 … Continue reading →

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