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Wed, Apr 9, 2025: Backlands Coalition Birds Team Gathering

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Thursday Apr 10, 2025: Spotlight on Spryfield Presentation on Edible and Endangered Plants

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Backlands Suites Gallery Document available as PDF 6Apr2025

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

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

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

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

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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HRM Minimum Planning Requirements 1Feb2025

Received Jan 27, 2025 from HRM: “Since the Phase 4 What We Heard Report was presented to Regional Council in December 2023, staff have been working to finalize the new Regional Plan and full package of amendments. “On August 21, … Continue reading

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Etu’qamikejk Trail 14Jan2025

NCC/HRM (Nature Conservancy of Canada/Halifax Regional Municipality) have not yet made a formal announcement about the “Etu’qamikejk Trail” in the SWP (Shaw Wilderness Park)* but the signs have been up for a few months. I have been getting questions about … Continue reading

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Sunday Dec 15, 2024: Xmas Bird Count for Hfx/Dartmouth

Next Sunday, December 15th 2024 is the date for the Halifax /Dartmouth Christmas Bird Count. Started in 1900, there are now counts being done in a number of countries, including Canada, USA and a number of Latin American and Caribbean … Continue reading

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