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Celebrating Winter: “Ask an Elder: What do you call the winter months in the Mi’kmaw language?” 21Dec 2022

Posted on December 21, 2022 by admin

This CBC item of a few years ago is a wonderful and “seasonally appropriate” introduction to the Mik’maq language. To delve  further into this truly incredible language, as a settler descendant I highly recommend The Language of this Land, Mi’kma’ki … Continue reading →

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Birds in the Backlands: Indicators of the Health of the Habitat 21Dec2022

Posted on December 21, 2022 by admin

Backlands Birders Joshua Barss Donham and Fulton Lavender prepared presentations on the theme “Birds in the Backlands: Indicators of the Health of the Habitat” for a Backlands Ecology Workshop that we held recently. In Forest Birds in the Backlands, Joshua … Continue reading →

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Helping the Common Loon to stay common 17Nov2022

Posted on November 17, 2022 by admin

UPDATE: New Loon Documentary. View Loons, A Cry from the Mist. Thx to PH/KS. Some background on the video on Birds Canada ——– Backlanders Katie S and Martha L passed on this notice about a new documentary on the Common … Continue reading →

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November flowering of Mountain Sandwort on our Jack Pine – Crowberry Barrens

Posted on November 15, 2022 by admin

The November flowering is pretty unusual. There is lots else that is special about this plant and its setting in the Backlands. Birdwatcher and Backlands enthusiast Joshua Barss Donham forwarded this pic to me a few days ago, commenting that … Continue reading →

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Seeing is believing! 8Nov2022

Posted on November 8, 2022 by admin

You have to see the uniqueness of the Backlands to believe that such a rare and rugged place exists in HRM. This aerial video of the Backlands is worth a million superlatives. The Drone Team is led by Antonio with … Continue reading →

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In the Chebucto News: Rugged. Rich. Rare. Protect Purcell’s Cove Backlands 2Nov2022

Posted on November 2, 2022 by admin

An article by Cathy Vaughn in the latest (November) issue of the Chebucto News makes the case for protection of the Backlands very succinctly.  It begins: Rugged granite barrens, rich ecosystems, and rare glacially sculpted landscapes are tucked among Spryfield’s … Continue reading →

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It’s a a great time to view Jack Pine-Crowberry Barrens & Whalebacks on the Osprey Trail 27Oct2022

Posted on October 27, 2022 by admin

Mid fall, when the huckleberry leaves turn fire engine just before finally being shed, is a great time to visit our Jack Pine-Crowberry Barrens.  We are past the peak of it now, especially with recent heavy winds and rains, but … Continue reading →

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Wed Oct 26: Supreme Court Case & Implications for Planning and Nature Conservation!

Posted on October 18, 2022 by admin

From Our HRM Alliance “Join our hybrid public talk on Wednesday October 26, 2022 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM by one of Canada’s leading environmental lawyers, David Donnelly. Join us to learn about a landmark Supreme Court of Canada case … Continue reading →

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Saturday Oct 15, 2022: Hike the Purcell’s Cove Backlands

Posted on October 8, 2022 by admin
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October 11, 2022: Public Hearing on Phase 3 of the Regional Plan Review

Posted on September 28, 2022 by admin

RESCHEDULING NOTICE: The Public Hearing for the Regional Plan Review, Phase 3 originally on the agenda for Tuesday, September 27th has been RESCHEDULED to October 11, 2022 at 6pm, in Regional Council Chambers (City Hall) – 1841 Argyle Street, Halifax. … Continue reading →

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