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Tues June 17, 2025: Williams Lake Conservation Co. AGM, about the Dam and more…

Posted on June 3, 2025 by admin

From WLCC: What a year this has been for the Williams Lake Conservation Company! Significantly, the provincial government has approved the spending required to replace our old and failing dam! Although certainly a highlight, this announcement is only one of … Continue reading →

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May 24-31: Bird Week in Halifax

Posted on May 22, 2025 by admin

From Nature NS “Join Bird Friendly Halifax for the second annual Bird Week! This year, birding walks will take place in 11 districts across HRM. We encourage citizens and decision-makers to take actions that benefit birds and their habitats. Get … Continue reading →

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Wed May 14, 2025: An evening of lichen-inspired readings

Posted on May 14, 2025 by admin

Last month we brought you Backlands Suites, an exhibition of artworks inspired by the #HalifaxBacklands. Now who’s up for some poetry (and more art) shaped by our urban wilderness gem? Join Pavia Gallery ~ Espresso Bar & Café on Wednesday, … 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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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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