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Posts are listed in reverse chronological order (most recent at top).
\nIn progress.<\/em> The website was initiated in 2013; currently the list of posts below goes back to the beginning of 2018.<\/p>\n

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Workin on it<\/em><\/p>\n

Apr 23, 2025
\nFri April 25 to Mon April 28, 2025: The City Nature Challenge 2025<\/a>
\nApr 16, 2025:
\nBroom Crowberry in bloom in the Backlands <\/a>
\nApr 14, 2025
\nWilliams Lake Dam \u2013 get ready!<\/a>
\nApr 9, 2025:
\nBacklands Suites featured on Global News<\/a>
\nApr 8, 2025:
\nWed, Apr 9, 2025: Backlands Coalition Birds Team Gathering<\/a>
\nApr 7, 2025:
\nThursday Apr 10, 2025: Spotlight on Spryfield Presentation on Edible and Endangered Plants<\/a>
\nApr 6, 2025
\nBacklands Suites Gallery Document available as PDF <\/a>
\nApr 2, 2025:
\nHRM 2026-2030 Strategic Plan <\/a>
\nApr 1, 2025
\n– Reflections by Purcells Pond<\/a>
\n– Sunday April 13, 1-4 pm: Gathering in the Halifax Backlands to Celebrate Earth Week<\/a>
\nMar 12, 2025:
\nExplore the unique beauty of the Halifax Backlands though the eyes of nine talented artists April 3-29, 2025 at NS Archives<\/a>
\nFeb 1, 2025:
\nHRM Minimum Planning Requirements<\/a>
\nJan 14, 2025:
\nEtu\u2019qamikejk Trail<\/a>
\nDec 12, 2024:
\nSunday Dec 15, 2024: Xmas Bird Count for Hfx\/Dartmouth<\/a>
\nNov 21, 2024:
\nIs a popular public path by the Arm in Jollimore about to be closed off? Hearing on Mon 24Nov2024<\/a>
\nNov 14, 2024:
\nHRM Regional Council adopts recommendations related to LakeWatchers Report<\/a>
\nOct 21, 2024:
\nNova Scotia is investing almost $5 million for Williams Lake Dam Replacement<\/a>
\nOct 1, 2024:
\n– Questions to Ask Candidates in the upcoming (Oct 19) Municipal Elections, Re: the Backlands<\/a>
\n– Ground-nesting Bird Wrap-up<\/a>
\nSep 23, 2024:
\nDark-eyed Junco: a bird for every season <\/a>
\nSep 21, 2024:
\nNature NSTalks: The Common Nighthawk, on Thus Oct 3, 2024<\/a>
\nSep 12, 2024:
\nOur HRM Alliance Hike the Greenbelt Sep 21 \u2013 Oct 20, 2024<\/a>
\nAug 28, 2024:
\nSay hello again to the American Woodcock!<\/a><\/p>\n

\/\/\/\/\/\/\/. SOME CATCHING UP TO DO…<\/p>\n

Aug 29, 2023:
\nProvince seeking feedback on its Protected Areas Strategy 29Aug2023<\/a>
\nAug 24, 2023:
\nSaturday Aug 26, 2023: Chebucto Peninsula Moose Meeting<\/a>
\nAug 18, 2023:
\nOn the significance of wetlands in the Backlands (Halifax, NS) 18Aug2023<\/a>
\nAug 17, 2023:
\nJapanese Barberry: a significant invasive on Lawsons Brook and perhaps elsewhere in the Backlands (Halifax, NS) 17Aug2023<\/a>
\nAug 16, 2023:
\nPublic Feedback on the Backlands sought for the Regional Plan Review 16Aug2023<\/a>
\nAug 11, 2023:
\nHemlock Wooly Adelgid now in the Halifax area 11Aug2023<\/a>
\nAug 6, 2023:
\nShaw Wilderness Park \u2013 Camp Fire Sighted! 31July2023<\/a>
\nJul 12, 2023:
\nArt Meets Nature and Activism at Sandy Lake \u2013 art show opens Thursday July 13th, 2023<\/a>
\nJul 6, 2023:
\nPeak flowering (now) is a good time to spot invasive multiflora rose and help stop its spread into the Backlands 6Jul2023<\/a>
\nJul 5, 2023:
\n– A misty walk at East Pine Island Pond on Canada Day 2023<\/a>
\n– Presumptive Exobasidium infestation on Black Huckleberry extends well beyond Osprey Trail area (Halifax Backlands) 5July2023<\/a>
\nJul 3, 2023:
\nFruit production by Black Huckleberry on the McIntosh Run barrens reduced by mystery pest 3Jul2023<\/a>
\nJun 30, 2023
\nGolden Heather in flower in the Backlands 30Jun2023<\/a>
\nJun 12, 2023:
\n\u201cSharing the Care of Williams Lake\u201d 12Jun2023<\/a>
\nMay 30, 2023:
\nJack Pines are in flower in the Backlands (Halifax, NS) 30May2023<\/a>
\nMay 29, 2023:
\nFull year of citizen science water quality monitoring reveals episodic salt events in Governors Brook (Halifax, NS) 29May2023<\/a>
\nMay 19, 2023:
\nFire-scarred white pines are a reminder that it\u2019s Fire Season \u2013 especially in the Backlands (Halifax, NS) 19May202<\/a>
\nMay 5, 2023:
\nTrout stocking of Williams Lake on May 30, 2023<\/a>
\nApr 29, 2023:
\nSat Apr 29, 2023: NS Wild Flora Society hosting iNaturalist\/City Nature Challenge hike on Osprey Trail (Halifax, NS)<\/a>
\nApr 22, 2023:
\nIn Kjipuktuk\/Halifax Today: The People\u2019s Parade for Life on Earth 22Apr2023<\/a>
\nApr 2o, 2023:
\nBacklands Coalition presents to HRM Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee 20Apr2023<\/a>
\nApr 19, 2023:
\nMRWA to add 16 km of new trails in Backlands 19Apr2023<\/a>
\nApr 18, 2023:
\nCity Nature Challenge Apr 28 to May 1, 2023<\/a>
\nApr 12, 2023:
\nMaking the case for the Backlands 12Apr2023<\/a>
\nApr 1, 2023:
\n– Province has set aside funds for Williams Lake Dam 1Apr2023<\/a>
\n– A Retrospective of Winter Birding in the Backlands<\/a>
\n– \u201cFamilies donate property to protect the Backlands\u201d \u2013 Chebucto News 1Apr2023<\/a>
\nMar 23, 2023:
\nTell Council by Mar 29, 2023 that we need a Green Network Plan Coordinator!<\/a>
\nFeb 14, 2023:
\nIt\u2019s time for the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb 17-21, 2023<\/a>
\nFeb 6, 2023:
\nSheila Stevenson: Protect natural assets Nova Scotia has left<\/a>
\nJan 25, 2023:
\nProtecting Wetlands Workshop Thursday February 2, 2023 at Captain Spry Centre<\/a>
\nJan 9, 2023:
\nTues Jan 10, 2023: \u201cThe Chebucto Peninsula and Moose Habitat Connectivity\u201d<\/a>
\nJan 4, 2023
\nBald Eagle in the Backlands 1Jan2023<\/a>
\nJan 3, 2023
\nPassing of Backlands Advocate Alan Ruffman 28Dec2022<\/a>
\nDec 23, 2022
\nSuite of new NS Nature Trust conservation properties include land in the Backlands 23Dec2022<\/a>
\nDec 21, 2022
\n– Celebrating Winter: \u201cAsk an Elder: What do you call the winter months in the Mi\u2019kmaw language?\u201d 21Dec 2022<\/a>
\n– Birds in the Backlands: Indicators of the Health of the Habitat 21Dec2022<\/a>
\nNov 17,2022
\nHelping the Common Loon to stay common 17Nov2022<\/a>
\nNov 15, 2022
\nNovember flowering of Mountain Sandwort on our Jack Pine \u2013 Crowberry Barrens<\/a>
\nNov 8, 2022
\nSeeing is believing! 8Nov2022<\/a>
\nNov 2, 2022
\nIn the Chebucto News: Rugged. Rich. Rare. Protect Purcell\u2019s Cove Backlands 2Nov2022<\/a>
\nOct 27, 2022
\nIt\u2019s a a great time to view Jack Pine-Crowberry Barrens & Whalebacks on the Osprey Trail 27Oct2022<\/a>
\nOct 18, 2022
\nWed Oct 26: Supreme Court Case & Implications for Planning and Nature Conservation!<\/a>
\nOct 8, 2022
\nSaturday Oct 15, 2022: Hike the Purcell\u2019s Cove Backlands<\/a>
\nSep 28, 2022
\nOctober 11, 2022: Public Hearing on Phase 3 of the Regional Plan Review<\/a>
\nSep 27, 2022
\nBurkhard Plache June 21, 1965 \u2013 September 10, 2022<\/a>
\nSep 23, 2022
\nNS Landscape Map Viewer provides info. on forests & wetlands in the Backlands and a lot more 23Sep2022<\/a>
\nAug 11, 2022
\nPlease share your thoughts about what\u2019s special, what you value about the Backlands (by Sep 30, 2022)<\/a>
\nAug 1, 2022
\nSaturday, August 6, 2022: Shaw Wilderness Park Clean Up<\/a>
\nJul 12, 2022
\nRecent fire and fire management in the New Jersey Pine Barrens: a model for the Backlands? 12Jul2022<\/a>
\nMay 19, 2022
\nLover\u2019s Lane to Turtle Bay: A path to Williams Lake 19May2022<\/a>
\nMay 12, 2022
\nPetition: Save Purcells Cove Urban Reserve from Development 12May2022<\/a>
\nApr 4, 2022
\nRequest for zoning change, if granted, would seriously undermine ecological integrity and recreational potential of the Purcell\u2019s Cove Backlands 4April2022<\/a>
\nMar 17, 2022
\nNova Scotia Nature Trust announces new protected Jack Pine barrens in the Backlands 16Mar2022<\/a>
\nMar 16, 2022
\nSparrows Hawks & Doves Project 16Mar2022<\/a>
\nJan 25, 2022
\nCan we move back from a precipice for the Williams-Colpitt Lakes Watershed? 25Jan2022<\/a>
\nJan 9, 2022
\nThe Halifax Regional Plan review: \u201cUnprecedented population growth\u201d puts the pressure on decision-makers 9Jan2022<\/a>
\nJun 13, 2021
\nInvasive & Exotic Plants are making their way into the Backlands 13Jun2021<\/a>
\nMay 30, 2021
\nHRM releases Themes & Directions Report 30May2021<\/a>
\nMay 11, 2021
\nMay 11, 2021 \u2013 Halifax and West Community Council to consider the recent HRM staff report on the Church of Christ Lands<\/a>
\nApr 29, 2021
\nMapping forest fire risk in the Eastern Chebucto Peninsula Backlands<\/a>
\nOct 5, 2020
\nDistrict 11 Candidates Forum Oct 6, 2020, 7-9 pm<\/a>
\nSep 29, 2020
\n\u201cWilliams Lake is drying up and it\u2019s time to sound the alarm, group says\u201d \u2013 CBC<\/a>
\nJun 18, 2020
\nBacklands Coalition supports new zoning motion from Councillor Shawn Cleary<\/a>
\nMay 20, 2020
\nFirst excursion on new entrance to Shaw Wilderness Park made a good impression<\/a>
\nApr 21, 2020
\nEarth Day Webinar with EAC will highlight the Backlands amongst other wild areas in Halifax<\/a>
\nJan 27, 2020
\nCritical park\/wilderness budget debate Wed Jan 29, 2020<\/a>
\nJan 22, 2020
\nJan 21, 2020: \u201cFundraising goal reached for Halifax wilderness park\u201d<\/a>
\nNov 20, 2019
\nNovember 24th is the last day for service as we know it on the #15 bus route<\/a>
\nSep 22, 2019
\nTues Sep 24 2019 at 6PM at Halifax City Hall: Important Public Hearing on Green Network Plan \u2013 re Wildlife Corridors<\/a>
\nJul 12, 2019
\nNCC\/HRM Wilderness Park funding on final stretch<\/a>
\nJul 7, 2019
\nBus and Ferry News<\/a>
\nMay 29, 2019
\n– McIntosh Run Watershed Association hiring Trail Crew<\/a>
\n– May 29, 2019 (7:00PM \u2013 8:15PM): Our Storied Local Landscape<\/a>
\nMay 24, 2019
\nChuck-Will\u2019s-Widow sighted in Halifax<\/a>
\nJan 11, 2019
\n# 15\u2026<\/a>
\nDec 1, 2018
\nNo 15 nixed<\/a>
\nNov 23, 2018
\nUpdate on the #15: Council Meeting on Tuesday Nov 27, 2018<\/a>
\nNov 20, 2018
\n#15 Bus Action Committee letter to HRM Council, the Mayor and Transit staff<\/a>
\nNov 6, 2018
\nThe Motion to cut the #15 will now come before Council on November 27th, 2018<\/a>
\nNov 2, 2018
\n#15 Bus could be cut back<\/a>
\noct 12, 2018
\nMonday October 22, 2018: The Natural History of the Halifax Backlands<\/a>
\nSep 28, 2018
\nWilderness through the Eyes of an Artist<\/a>
\nSep 21, 2018
\n\u201cNova Scotia commits $1 million for Halifax wilderness park\u201d<\/a>
\nSep 9, 2018
\nThurs Sep 20, 2018: Event for Proposed Halifax Wilderness Park<\/a>
\nAug 15, 2018
\nNCC Art in the Wilderness Sun Aug 26th, Halifax Wilderness Park campaign launch Thurs Sep 20, 2018<\/a>
\nAug 14, 2018
\nQuestion called, and Motion passes!! The Halifax Green Network Plan has been passed at Council!!!<\/a>
\nAug 11, 2018
\nTues Aug 14, 2018: Rally to support the Green Network Plan<\/a>
\nAug 10,2018
\nWed Aug 29, 2018: Fate and Transport of Road Salt Chloride in Urbanizing Watersheds<\/a>
\nJuly 30, 2018
\nThe Diverse and Magical Landscapes of Williams Lake Wilderness<\/a>
\nJuly 27, 2018
\nWilliams Lake Conservation Company 50 th Anniversary Party<\/a>
\nJune 4, 2018
\nWilliams Lake AGM Monday June 11<\/a>
\nMay 8, 2018
\nNCC update upbeat<\/a>
\nMay 7, 2018
\nMonday May 7, 2018: Urban Wilderness Park update<\/a>
\nApr 22, 2018
\nHappy Earth Day<\/a>
\nApr 7, 2018
\nApril 12, 2018: Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes Regional Park Citizen\u2019s Meeting<\/a>
\nApr 1, 2018
\nNature Conservancy of Canada proposes innovative approach to accessing new wilderness area: underground parking and elevator<\/a>
\nJan 30, 2018
\nGeoffrey Grantham works at Baka Gallery Cafe in Toronto<\/a>
\nJan 25, 2018
\n– Land purchased for Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes<\/a>
\n– Time to update plans for suburban and rural communities<\/a><\/p>\n

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February 26, 2014
\n– Halifax council defers regional plan review again<\/a>
\nFebruary 24, 2014
\n– Welcome Redoubt Head Homeowners\u2019 Association<\/a>
\nFebruary 23, 2014
\n– OurHRM Alliance Alarmed<\/a>
\n– Official Launch of the Backlands Coalition<\/a>
\n– Tuesday Feb 25th: First Reading of Regional Plan<\/a>
\nFebruary 21, 2014
\n– MLA writes Letter of Support<\/a>
\n– Critique of Proposal to Redesignate Land<\/a>
\n– Purcell\u2019s Cove Residents Action Committee Appeal to Contact Councillors<\/a>
\n– Coast on pro-development letter<\/a>
\nFebruary 13, 2014
\n– A Rare Plant Community in the Backlands<\/a>
\nJanuary 16, 2014
\n– Welcome to the Backlands & the Backlands Coalition<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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