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Clean Up of Pine Bluff Islands Park this Sat Oct 24, 2026

Posted on October 20, 2026 by admin

Folks are invited to participate in the Williams Lake Conservation Company’s clean-up of Pine Bluff Islands Park on Saturday, October 24th, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with HRM debris removal at 4:30 p.m.

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Broom Crowberry in the Backlands (Halifax, NS) was severely affected by the 2025 drought 20Oct2026

Posted on October 20, 2026 by admin

UPDATE OCT 31, 2026: David P and Bob Kennedy report on presence of Golden Heather, Jack Pine and Broom Crowberry seedlings in the Piggy Mt area UPDATE OCT 22, 2026: Joshua Barss Donham reports on some similar observations with some … Continue reading →

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There’s no such thing as a sour Huckleberry 8Sep2026

Posted on September 8, 2026 by admin

By David Patriquin Huckleberry (Gaylusaccua baccata)* on the barrens by East Pine Island Pond yesterday were ready for pickin’. *There are two Gaylussacia species in NS,  G. dumosa, common name “Bog Huckleberry” and G. baccata, common name “Huckleberry” or “Black … Continue reading →

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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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Peak flowering (now) is a good time to spot invasive multiflora rose and help stop its spread into the Backlands 6Jul2026

Posted on July 6, 2026 by admin

By David Patriquin Adapted from a post made on July 6, 2023. As in 2023, Rosa multiflora us at  peak flowering time right now. It’s peak flowering time for Rosa multiflora, an invasive species that can be challenging to remove … Continue reading →

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Work to Begin on New Williams Lake Dam 17Jun2026

Posted on June 17, 2026 by admin

By: Cathy Vaughan Reprinted with permission from Chebucto News Construction on the long-anticipated replacement of the Williams Lake dam is set to begin this June, marking a major milestone in efforts to enhance safety for people living in the area, … Continue reading →

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Backlands Coalition: Please add your voice to help protect nearly HALF of the Halifax Backlands 5June2026

Posted on June 5, 2026 by admin

From the Backlands Coalition today Help! 5 mins of your time today could help protect a huge piece of the Halifax Backlands Wilderness! In a News Release issued on Wednesday 27 May, 2026, the Nova Scotia Government (Environment and Climate … Continue reading →

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Williams Lake levels lowered temporarily 28May2026

Posted on May 28, 2026 by admin

For Updates, see Williams Lake Dam page By: Cathy Vaughan As part of the construction phases of the new dam on Williams Lake, the water level will be temporarily adjusted to accommodate the installation of the coffer dam. This is … Continue reading →

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505 ha of Crown lands in the Backlands under consideration for formal protection, feedback sought 27May2026

Posted on May 27, 2026 by admin

In a News Release issued today, the NS Gov: Environment and Climate Change announced protection of “836 hectares of Nova Scotia’s land and water, and 5.2 kilometres of its coastline” AND opening of consultation on  “13 proposed new or expanded … Continue reading →

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Build NS Message re: Access to Shaw Wilderness Park 7May2026

Posted on May 7, 2026 by admin

From Build NS (bolding inserted): “Please be advised entry to Shaw Wilderness Park off Purcells Cove Road will be temporarily closed starting Monday, May 11, to the public due to ongoing construction of the new dam. “The associated trail and … Continue reading →

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