🤝 Together, let’s never forget that our well-being is rooted in our land and waters, which we need to protect for current and future generations to enjoy and thrive in!
#EarthDay #EarthDay2026 #EarthDayEveryday #wildlifeconservation #natureforall #protect30x30🌏 #keepthebacklandswild
A photo of spring Mayflowers spotted in the Halifax Backlands. Photo credit: Joshua Barss Donham
🌎 Happy Earth Day, everyone! 🌸 Have you seen the Mayflowers in bloom right now? We’ve spotted this early spring beauty in the #HalifaxBacklands. Nova Scotia’s provincial flower, it's a fitting symbol of the strength and resilience of our communities. Another one: www.inaturalist.ca/observations...
Happy Earth Day Williams Lake!
... For a musical break, click on the lake.
williamslakecc.org/2026/04/22/h...
🌎 This Earth Day, don’t just watch - act. Help remove Sandy Lake from the SPA list.
3 ways:
📧 Email your MLA
📩 Request a lawn sign: sandylakecampaign@gmail.com
📧 Email premier & minister (Bcc us)
🌲 Comment if you sent an email.
#SaveSandyLake #EarthDayAction
"Tick season off to an ‘early and very rapid start’ in N.S.: biologist."
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
A square graphics with an image of eelgrass under water at the top, and at the bottom is a light blue rectangle with white and dark blue text overlaid. Text reads, "Eelgrass Meadows of the Maritimes: A Two-Night Celebration. Join us for two evenings celebrating the eelgrass meadows of the Maritimes through storytelling, photography and art. The event will showcase the scientific research, restoration efforts and community engagement that have made eelgrass conservation possible in our waters. Hosted at the EAC (2705 Fern Lane, Halifax, NS) on Thursday, April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday, April 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is free, and all are welcome. Light catering and refreshments will be provided."
🌊 Dive into the magic of the Maritimes' underwater meadows!
Hear from experts Simon-Ryder Burbidge, Nicolas Winkler, Dr. Kristina Boerder and more as they share their incredible work. 🌊
🗓️ April 23 & April 24
📍 EAC: 2705 Fern Lane, Halifax
⏰ 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
🔗 ecologyaction.ca/get-involved...
A light green square graphic with a white oval in the center. Around the oval are six illustrated vegetables. In the oval is orange and green text that reads, "Community Soup and Share for Neighbourhood Climate Action. Get involved in climate action...over a bowl of soup! Spryfield: Saturday, April 18, 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M., Emmanuel Anglican Church - Parish Hall (322 Herring Cove Road). Dartmouth: Saturday, April 25, 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M., Christ Church Dartmouth – Lower Hall (61 Dundas Street). Join us for a Community Soup & Share and learn about small or big actions that you can take to make a difference in your community. Hosted in partnership with LifeSchoolHouse." At the bottom of the document are logos for the EAC, How We Thrive, and HalifACT.
🌱 Do you wish you had more meaningful connections with other people in your neighbourhood and broader community?
Join us for a Community Soup & Share and learn about small or big actions that you can take to make a difference in your community!
ecologyaction.ca/get-involved...
#HalifaxEvents
The BLT Trail is no longer under active management (April 1), as the BLT Trail Association returned its letter of authority to the province (lack of resources). Now seeking a new board & association members. Community meeting April 15, 6 pm, BLT Community Center.
www.halifaxtrails.ca/blt-trail/
Small choices. Real change. Join us this Earth Day (April 22) for a free #NatureTalks event on how your everyday actions can add up for nature. Bring your questions, we’ll answer them live!
events.zoom.us/ev/Au-eOxYR4...
A square graphic that contains an image of the EAC's Ecology & Action Spring 2026 magazine cover. The cover has four quadrants with illustrations of children playing in different environments, creating a circle in the middle connected by each rectangular quadrant.
👉 Check out the EAC’s Spring 2026 Ecology & Action to glean some fresh inspiration from these powerful stories.
🌱 This issue celebrates courageous, empowered movement work happening today.
🔗 ecologyaction.ca/resources-me...
Check out this 360° virtual tour of the Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area in Halifax! 🌲🛶
Whether you're planning a hike or just need a digital escape, explore Halifax's backyard without leaving your seat.
Explore the tour here:
kuula.co/share/collec...
#Halifax #Hiking #BMBCL
Title and photo image of a graduate student class at Dalhousie University from a EIUI blog post about the relationships between science literacy and information media
Traditionally, #science #literacy was framed within a knowledge-deficit model. But the model misses many factors that affect #trust in science. In a new blog @dalhousie.bsky.social graduate student B. Kaye discusses how science literacy can be improved through media reports
eiui.ca/the-relation...
Did you know the beaver is a powerful ecosystem engineer? 🦫 Its dams regulate water levels and create wetlands that support biodiversity and ecosystem resilience. Nature-based solutions are already at work. #InternationalBeaverDay
A square image of people hiking in Nova Scotia forests with white text overlaid. Text reads, "Earth Day Tea Making and Forest Walk. April 22, 2026, Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes, 6:15-7:30p.m."
A square white graphic with black text overlaid and the logos for friends of blue mountain birch cove lakes on the bottom. Text reads, "Join the EAC, Our HRM Alliance and Friends of BMBCL for our Earth Day Tea Making and Forest Walk! Celebrate your connection to local ecosystems as you learn to identify common plants in the Wabanaki forests of Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes. This short, slow-paced walk features easy to moderate terrain and highlights the ecological richness of one of Halifax’s largest and most important urban green spaces. Bring your favourite mug to make forest tea, take in scenic views, share your gratitude for nature and explore ways we can take individual and collective action to protect this vital greenspace in the heart of our city. Register on the EAC website!"
🌎 Celebrate Earth Day by connecting with nature and community! 🌍
Join us for a slow-paced forest walk in the Wabanaki woods of BMBCL, where you’ll learn to identify local plants and make forest tea while taking in beautiful views.
👉 Register now at ecologyaction.ca/get-involved...!
‘Alarm bells’ ring over new ‘one project, one review’ agreement between Ottawa and NS for environmental assessments
reported by Joan Baxter @joanbaxter.bsky.social
Title, journalist’s name, headline, photograph of Great Bear Sea, and first paragraphs from a news report about the Canadian federal government’s nature conservation strategy
Canada's federal government released a new nature strategy this week. I Singh reports the strategy’s approaches could boost #conservation in Canada & reduce the burden on the government alone to meet #30by30 goals. Focusing on private sector support entails risks, however www.cbc.ca/news/science...
Title, journalist’s name, headline, photograph of student researchers collecting data on a Russell Island shore in British Columbia from a news article about integrating Indigenous Knowledge and western science
Instead of dismissing Indigenous knowledge, western scientists are increasingly “discovering its viability & adjusting their research goals to embrace it” writes Lela Nargi. Braiding #Indigenous & #western knowledge entails giving equal weight to both in the braid www.theguardian.com/environment/...
🌲 Big welcome to our newest coalition members! 🌿
Save Our Old Forests (SOOF) - saveouroldforests.ca and The Dirt Gang - thedirtgang.ca have joined the Coalition - now 32 groups strong!
United to protect old-growth forests & this irreplaceable area. Together, we're stronger. 💚
#savesandylake
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🌱 Good news for Mi'kma'ki / Nova Scotia! 🌱
We're happy to see that clauses in Bill 198 that would have unfairly weakened conservation & community easements have been removed by the NS government.
Thank you to all the many individuals and groups who advocated against these problematic clauses!
Congratulations to those who worked so hard to secure this opportunity!
williamslakecc.org/2026/04/01/n...
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A square graphic with green and black text overlaid on the left and middle to bottom that describes the events going on related to the EAC and earth day throughout Mi'kma'ki / Nova Scotia.
🎉 Join us throughout April while we get offline, learn, connect and take action! From Community Cafes to Earth Day to fundraising in drag, there’s something for everyone!
🌱 Bring a buddy & help grow the community of people fighting for a just, sustainable future!
#HalifaxEvents #NovaScotiaEvents
A red plant pushes through snow, having melted a small circle around itself.
In Nova Scotia’s wetlands, skunk cabbage emerges in March by generating its own heat, melting snow, and resisting frost. Its heat and odor attract early insects, and it’s one of the first foods eaten by black bears after winter.
#Conservation #EcologyandConservation #ConservationScience🌎 #Halifax
NDP says Nova Scotia could raise millions by upping fees companies pay for water
By @dartjenhen.bsky.social
Screen capture from a map of urban trees in Halifax. It shows mostly a mix of maples, oaks, elms and lindens along the streets. But Downtown Halifax has almost no trees except along the waterfront.
Screen capture from urban trees of Halifax. It shows Spryfield and regions, and it is clear that the trees are different, with mostly callery pears, pines and birches (compared to oaks, elms and maples in across the Northwest Arm.)
Urban trees maintained by @hfxgov.bsky.social, mapped by @justbartek.ca. While it doesn't document ALL trees, patterns can be seen. Downtown HFX & Woodside appear to be relatively tree-less. Tree species planted each side of Northwest Arm are different. 🧐🌳🌲💚🌎 justbartek.ca/hfxtrees/ #Halisky
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A screen capture of a Halifax Examiner article titled "Houston unbalanced the books with unwise tax and toll rollbacks, then used massive deficit to rationalize slashing crucial programs and public services"
💧 Last summer, NS saw firsthand what drought does to our freshwater. Yet while communities rationed water, our govt. allowed corporations to use vast amounts of this precious resource for next to nothing.
👉 Halifax Examiner article by Joan Baxter: www.halifaxexaminer.ca/commentary/h...
Two more artists in the show:
✂️ Frankie Macauley translates observations from time spent on the McIntosh Run trails into captivating abstract sculptures with geometric shapes and patterns.
📚 Megan Marentette creates whole worlds inside the pages of her children’s book, “Rumie Goes Rafting”.
Two more photos showing views of artworks in the display at Keshen Goodman Public Library in Clayton Park.
Meet two of the artists taking part in the library display:
📸 Joshua Barss Donham captures evocative photos of birds and varied ecosystems.
🎨 Ron Kuwahara explores patterns of light, shadow and abstract colours in his paintings, forming recognizable images of the natural world when viewed from afar.
Three photos showing different angles on the art display at the library. In the first photo, a person is taking pictures of an artwork.
Once again, we're bringing the #HalifaxBacklands to some walls near you! Pop into Keshen Goodman Library through March and April for a display of art inspired by the natural beauty of our #UrbanWilderness gem. More info on Backlands artists: backlandscoalition.ca?page_id=136.
#KeepTheBacklandsWild
Let's talk numbers. The proposed Sandy Lake park is a biodiversity haven:
✅ 117 bird species
✅ 24 Species At Risk/Concern
✅ Rare old-growth forest
This is one of HRM's last great refuges. We need housing, but not by destroying what we can't replace.
Speak up.
#SaveSandyLake #ProtectNS
