Category Archives: Backlands

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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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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Nova Scotia Provincial Bird returns to the Backlands! 16Apr2026

Posted on April 16, 2026 by admin

Report from Joshua Barss Donham,  Apr 14, 2026: Thursday, April 9th, Fulton and I saw an Osprey over the McIntosh Run at Princeton flying in the direction of Osprey Ridge. Today, Taiya and I witnessed the Princeton Ave Osprey’s return … Continue reading →

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Birds of the Backlands: Hairy Woodpecker

Posted on October 5, 2025 by admin

By Joshua Barss Donham, in Chebucto News October 2025, page 5. From the article: Description: This handsome wood- pecker gets its name from the hairy looking white feathers in the middle of its back. The “Hairy” has stiff black tail … Continue reading →

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Lengthy article by Suzanne Rent in Morning File (Hfx Examiner) highlights Backlands, Common Nighthawks, bird-watching, impacts of fire 8Aug, 2025

Posted on August 8, 2025 by admin

View An early bird becomes a night owl searching for common nighthawks on the forest’s edge by Suzanne Rent in Halifax Examiner’s Morning File for Aug 8, 2025. It includes some interesting discussion of the impacts of fire, so relevant … Continue reading →

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Province-wide restrictions on activities in “the woods” put most of the Backlands out of bounds 6Aug2025

Posted on August 6, 2025 by admin

UPDATE Aug 8, 2025: Municipality provides further information on restrictions to municipal park spaces Posted by HRM August 6, 2025. “Woods, as defined in the provincial Forests Act, include forested land, rock barren, brush land, dry marsh, bog or muskeg.   Municipal park … Continue reading →

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Our HRM Alliance News: Regional Plan, Backlands Birds, Flat Lake Hike & more 11Jul2025

Posted on July 11, 2025 by admin

The Backlands Coalition is a member of Our HRM Alliance, a coalition of over 60 organizations from environment, business, health and community sectors advocating for a sustainable future in Halifax… This update/news was issued today: Hello Alliance, We hope you … Continue reading →

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Backlands Coalition identifies major issues to present to City Hall by or on Thurs June 19 2025

Posted on June 16, 2025 by admin

UPDATE Jun 20, 2025: CBC report: Halifax council passes plan to prepare city for 1 million people Haley Ryan · CBC News, Jun 20, 2025 “Halifax councillors have passed a plan guiding growth in the region for years to come, … 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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