Category Archives: Urban Wilderness Park

Backlands Coalition supports new zoning motion from Councillor Shawn Cleary

Posted on June 18, 2020 by admin

UPDATE June 23, 2020: Rezoning plea to preserve Purcell’s Cove land (Audio) CBC Information Morning Press Release, today, from the Backlands Coalition Halifax – On Wednesday, June 17, a motion was brought forward to Halifax and West Community Council by … Continue reading →

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First excursion on new entrance to Shaw Wilderness Park made a good impression

Posted on May 20, 2020 by admin

I was on my way this afternoon to access the Shaw Wilderness Park via an informal route, and lo and behold, there was the new entrance off of Purcell’s Cove Road with a sign and a parking lot now open. … Continue reading →

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Jan 21, 2020: “Fundraising goal reached for Halifax wilderness park”

Posted on January 22, 2020 by admin

So reads a headline in the Chronicle Herald. From the article: A fundraising effort that will see an urban wilderness park established in Halifax has finally passed the finish line. The Nature Conservancy of Canada and local conservation groups held … Continue reading →

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NCC/HRM Wilderness Park funding on final stretch

Posted on July 12, 2019 by admin

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is making appeals to help them (us) to cross the finish line for financing of the ‘urban wilderness’ park on the Clayton lands in the area of Williams and Colpitt Lakes. An $8 million project, … Continue reading →

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Wilderness through the Eyes of an Artist

Posted on September 28, 2018 by admin

This Sunday, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is working with Geoffrey Grantham, a local impressionist artist who has long been painting the future Halifax Wilderness Park, to host an art-focused hike. We will be walking through the future Halifax Wilderness … Continue reading →

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“Nova Scotia commits $1 million for Halifax wilderness park”

Posted on September 21, 2018 by admin

Nicole Munro in Chronicle Herald, Sep 20, 2018: The province is contributing $1 million to a 154-hectare park, just minutes from downtown Halifax, that is planned to open in the fall of 2019. “Not too long ago, this piece of … Continue reading →

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Thurs Sep 20, 2018: Event for Proposed Halifax Wilderness Park

Posted on September 9, 2018 by admin

Thursday, September 20, 2018 Neptune Theatre, 1593 Argyle Street, Halifax Doors open at 4:00 p.m | Presentation begins at 4:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided and a cash bar is available. Please join the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) … Continue reading →

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NCC Art in the Wilderness Sun Aug 26th, Halifax Wilderness Park campaign launch Thurs Sep 20, 2018

Posted on August 15, 2018 by admin

A few updates from NCC: 1) Our final event of the summer, Art in the Wilderness is happening next Sunday! There’s an opportunity to try painting with Renee Forrestall, nature crafts (great for kids and adults), and wilderness photography! (Facebook … Continue reading →

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The Diverse and Magical Landscapes of Williams Lake Wilderness

Posted on July 30, 2018 by admin

That’s the title of an Nature Conservancy of Canada walk led by David P (aka Jack Pine) and Meredith Baldwin on Sunday July 29. The walk had been delayed a week and the weather was quite iffy on the morning … Continue reading →

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Williams Lake Conservation Company 50 th Anniversary Party

Posted on July 27, 2018 by admin

When: Saturday, September 22, 2018 Doors open at 5 pm Where: Purcell’s Cove Social Club, 505 Purcell’s Cove Road Activities: – Eat! Drink! And Dance to the music of Lime Rickey Band – Silent and Live Auctions (cash or cheque … Continue reading →

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