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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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Backlands Suites featured on Global News 9Apr2025

Posted on April 9, 2025 by admin

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 the unique urban wilderness … 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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Thursday Apr 10, 2025: Spotlight on Spryfield Presentation on Edible and Endangered Plants

Posted on April 7, 2025 by admin

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Backlands Suites Gallery Document available as PDF 6Apr2025

Posted on April 6, 2025 by admin

The Backlands Suites Exhibition at the Chase Gallery opened on April 3. Yesterday (April 5), there was a well-attended and much enjoyed and applauded Afternoon with the Artists. The exhibition remains open until April 28 (2025). In addition to Frances … Continue reading →

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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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