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More than 50 rural and urban groups from across Halifax who believe in using a Greenbelt to direct growth from nature to our mainstreets.

If you ask most residents what they love about living in Halifax, it is how quickly you can get to nature. Our HRM Alliance exists to preserve those forests, lakes and wetlands with a Greenbelt, and to encourage growth on our mainstreets, where new residents can support local business and transit. The Alliance is composed of over 50 business, environmental, trails, social justice, transit and health groups. These groups believe the Halifax Greenbelt and complete communities are needed for a prosperous, sustainable future. Where will the next 100,000 residents in Halifax live? If we let them spread over our forests, we will face major traffic problems, a poorly functioning transit system, and higher taxes to pay for all that infrastructure. For both our mainstreets and our natural landscapes, these residents must move to our rural, suburban and urban centres, where all of their daily needs are a short walk or transit-ride away.

10/21/2026

Our final Hike the Greenbelt of 2026 is happening this Saturday! 🍁 ☀️

Join Ecology Action Centre (EAC) and Our HRM Alliance for a beautiful trek through Blue Mountain-Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area! Learn about the changing fall forest around us, and how you can support this space in becoming a National Urban Park! 🛶

Register at ecologyaction.ca/get-involved/events/hike-greenbelt

Thanks Friends of BMBCL for stewarding one of the most beloved green spaces in HRM! 💕

10/13/2026

This weekend is a double hike header! On Sunday we are leading a new route for Hike the Greenbelt so we can check out the McIntosh Run! 🥾 🌊 🌲

📍the Halifax Backlands
🗓️ Oct 18 - 2pm-5pm

Join Ecology Action Centre (EAC) and Our HRM Alliance in exploring this beautiful forest and watershed. Learn about native plants, resident rare species, and how you can support the protection of this amazing area!

Register for free at ecologyaction.ca/get-involved/events/hike-greenbelt

Thanks Ilona Corbin and McIntosh Run for stewarding the forest and trails!

10/08/2026

Join Ecology Action Centre (EAC) and Our HRM Alliance in an autumnal hike through Sandy Lake Park! Learn about our local ecology, and what you can to protect Sandy Lake from urban sprawl! 🌎 ❤️

📍Sandy Lake Regional Park
🗓️ Oct 17 - 9:30-11:30am

➡️ Register for free now at: ecologyaction.ca/get-involved/events/hike-greenbelt

Thanks Sandy Lake-Sackville River Coalition for all you do to protect this beautiful forest and lake system!

09/22/2026

Registration is open for our final hikes of the year! 🍂 🌲 🥾

In celebration of today's autumnal equinox, and are hosting 4 wonderful hikes through HRM's green network this fall! 🐿️ 💕 Join us to learn more about native ecology, and what you can do to protect our local environment!

All hikes are open to the public and free to attend!

Register now: ecologyaction.ca/get-involved/events/hike-greenbelt

See you on trail!
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09/02/2026

Can you tell the difference between these two local berries? 🫐🌱

Join Ecology Action Centre (EAC) and Our HRM Alliance at Hike the Greenbelt for more hikes in our beautiful HRM green network this fall! Learn about the unique ecology of these areas, and what actions you can take to protect them! 💪

Fall hikes will be announced soon - be sure to check out EAC’s enews and events page to secure your spot!

Thanks for the great trails McIntosh Run ! 🥾

Sandy Lake-Sackville River Coalition
Backlands Coalition, Halifax
Friends of BMBCL

07/30/2026

Wetlands Appreciation Week is almost here - and we’ve got an amazing Hike the Greenbelt event to teach you all about these amazing ecosystems! 🌲🐸💧

Join EAC and Our HRM Alliance, along with some special guest experts, on a hike from Sandy Lake to Marsh Lake. Discover the critical roles wetland species play in our environment, and learn how you can use iNaturalist to help with scientific and conservation efforts happening in the city! 🔎 🌱

This hike will require some light bushwhacking and off-trail hiking. 🥾

Registration is almost full, so check out the EAC events page to secure your spot!

07/14/2026

06/29/2026

Join us for “critter dipping” and an evening swim at Sandy Lake! 🐛🐸💦

Using nets, we’ll collect and examine aquatic invertebrates up close with magnifying glasses and ID guides 🔎📒

After learning about these cool creatures,
cool off with a refreshing swim in Sandy Lake! 🏊 All ages welcome!

Register for free at ecologyaction.ca/get-involved/ events/hike-greenbelt

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06/29/2026

Join us for “critter dipping” and an evening swim at Sandy Lake! 🐛🐸💦

Using nets, we’ll collect and examine aquatic invertebrates up close with magnifying glasses and ID guides 🔎📒 After learning about these cool creatures, cool off with a refreshing swim in Sandy Lake! 🏊‍♂️

Register for free at ecologyaction.ca/get-involved/events/hike-greenbelt

06/27/2026

Kick your summer off by helping with invasive species work in HRM! 🌼 🌱 🔍

Join and with our friends at for a hike and bioblitz in the beautiful Backlands! Learn to ID local invasive plants, and add them to iNaturalist data sets to contribute to conservation efforts! ✅

Register now at ecologyaction.ca/get-involved/events/hike-greenbelt

Let’s make a difference together!

Address

Ecology Action Centre, 2705 Fern Lane
Halifax, NS
B3K4L3

Telephone

+19024420199

Website

http://www.ourhrmalliance.ca/

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