Nature Nova Scotia

09/02/2026

JOIN THE URBAN FLYWAY🐦

Bird-Friendly Halifax and Nature Nova Scotia are looking for dedicated volunteers to become birds for the night at Nocturne on October 17th!

✨We’re looking for people who are excited to get creative, make art, commit to their bird, and really get into the experience. You don’t need to be an artist or performer; you just need to be enthusiastic and build a creative bird costume.

Costume-making meetup: September 23rd
Performance: October 17th

Fill out our birdy volunteer form to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDuEwQNywYjv-ixYRw4oedUhLYac_OzNx2hZlbqqrrLWJEWg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=114698778185545902336

Nocturne: Art at Night Nova Scotia Bird Society

09/02/2026

Come visit us today, September 2 from 12 to 6 PM at the Alderney landing market. We will be giving out free window, strike kits with the completion of a survey. Now it’s your chance to get them. We also have stickers available and some free resources. Hope to see you there!

09/01/2026

Last chance to get your 50/50 ticket!

Our third 50/50 fundraiser of the year is now live and this one is for the Piping Plover!

Piping Plovers continue to face growing threats, from development and recreation pressure to climate change and habitat loss. Recent habitat impacts at Dominion Beach, where known Piping Plover habitat was buried during a beach nourishment project, highlight why strong protection and advocacy remain so important. Nature Nova Scotia has been working to defend and strengthen protections for this iconic shorebird, including a successful court challenge related to critical habitat identification. Every ticket helps support our conservation, education, and advocacy work for the Piping Plover.
Learn more about our efforts here: https://naturens.ca/fighting-for-critical-habitat-for-the-piping-plover/
And get your tickets today through Rafflebox here: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/nature_ns

08/31/2026

"In its draconian 2026-27 budget, Premier Tim Houston’s Progressive Conservative government cut more than $250 million worth of crucial government programs and jobs (and inexpensive museums and tourist bureaus, no less), to make up for its own reckless spending and tax cuts that had racked up a $1.2 billion deficit.

While it could not find money for arts and culture, diversity, and environmental programs, Houston’s government was able to find lots of money for those who would mine and frack the province..."

https://www. halifaxexaminer. ca/commentary/more-gifts-for-the-mining-industry-houston-government-doles-out-2-million-for-airborne-survey/

08/31/2026

Want to support plovers and have the chance to win? Draw closes tomorrow!

Our third 50/50 fundraiser of the year is now live and this one is for the Piping Plover!

Piping Plovers continue to face growing threats, from development and recreation pressure to climate change and habitat loss. Recent habitat impacts at Dominion Beach, where known Piping Plover habitat was buried during a beach nourishment project, highlight why strong protection and advocacy remain so important. Nature Nova Scotia has been working to defend and strengthen protections for this iconic shorebird, including a successful court challenge related to critical habitat identification. Every ticket helps support our conservation, education, and advocacy work for the Piping Plover.
Learn more about our efforts here: https://naturens.ca/fighting-for-critical-habitat-for-the-piping-plover/
And get your tickets today through Rafflebox here: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/nature_ns

08/31/2026

Our next window strike kit pick up location will be the Alderney Landing market on Wednesday, September 2nd, from 12-6pm

Quick update on our window strike kit pickup locations: we have postponed our Fairview Farmers' Market table until September 10th, 4- 6 PM. our next pickup location will be the Rooted Community Development Partners' main office in downtown Dartmouth. (check them out here https://rooted.ca/)

08/31/2026

What happens when economic interests can override science in pesticide regulation?

Bill C-30, passed in June, made major changes to Canada’s pesticide regulatory framework.

The legislation now requires pesticide regulators to consider factors like “national economic security,” “regional economic security,” and “food security” alongside scientific assessments. It also gives Cabinet new powers to potentially override science-based regulatory decisions.

We believe decisions about pesticides should be grounded in the best available science, not short-term economic or political pressures.

Supporting Canadian farmers and food security is essential. But healthy soils, clean water, pollinators, wildlife, and resilient ecosystems are the foundation of long-term food security.

So what do these changes actually mean, and why are we concerned?

Read our full post on Bill C-30 and the importance of science-based pesticide regulations at this link: https://naturens.ca/nature-nova-scotias-statement-on/

08/29/2026

Join us on Sept 26 for a field course on fungal biodiversity and ecology at Ross Creek Centre for the Arts. This hands-on day will introduce you to the different Nova Scotian habitats our fungi call home, and introduce you to tips and resources for identifying our fungal friends and foes. To register, follow this link:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/fun-with-fungi-full-day-field-course-2

08/29/2026

Hey HRM residents! Want a free anti-window strike kit? Help us understand the threat of window strikes better by filling out our short research survey and we'll give you science-backed roll on window tape from Feather Friendly Bird Collision Deterrent Markers to try out at home, the cottage, or anywhere else you suspect birds are dying due to window collisions! Email [email protected]

08/29/2026

We're at Hope For Wildlife talking to Nova Scotians about nature, how to take action for the nature issues you care about, and mobilizing champions for nature into our new Put Nature First culture change initiative. Learn more at www.naturens.ca