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News & Events
In between issues of Natural Landscapes, visit this page to keep abreast of Nature Trust news and our frequent events. Additional information about our annual events and celebrations can also be found here. To receive Nature Trust announcements by email, you can subscribe to our mailing list.
Join the Nature Trust this summer to learn about nature conservation in Nova Scotia, and to get outside and enjoy our beautiful province! Download a pdf of this year's events listings
Get out for some Coastal Adventure in Southwest NS and Take the Roof off Winter! (Events)
February 26th, 2012
The Nature Trust is attending a ‘Take the Roof Off Winter’ hike in February 26, hosted by Barrington's Recreation Department.
Take The Roof Off Winter with the Nature Trust and the Town of Wolfville! (Events)
January 21st, 2012
The Nova Scotia Nature Trust and the Town of Wolfville have partnered with Recreation Nova Scotia to Take The Roof Off Winter with a day of snowshoeing in one of Nova Scotia’s beautiful protected areas.
A New Gift of Nature for Nova Scotia—Preserving our Legacy with American Friends (News)
December 19th, 2011
A landmark conservation easement protects land in Nova Scotia and provides an exciting new opportunity for landowners.
American Donates First Cross-Border Gift of Nature: New Conservation Program Piloted in NS (Press Releases)
December 19th, 2011
The Nature Trust is once again breaking new ground in Canadian land conservation with a new opportunity to protect American-owned land across Canada.
Expedition for the Earth: Patagonia 2012 (News)
December 6th, 2011
The Nature Trust is delighted to announce a very exciting new initiative—an adventure trek in support of land conservation!
New Plant for Canada (Press Releases)
October 12th, 2011
New Plant for Canada Discovered on Nova Scotia Nature Trust Property
Acadia and Tom Herman Honoured by Nature Trust Award (Press Releases)
September 28th, 2011
The Nova Scotia Nature Trust has awarded Acadia University and Dr. Tom Herman, Acadia’s Vice-President Academic, the 2011 Nature Trust Conservation Award.
Bon Portage Story in the Media (News)
September 19th, 2011
Acadia and the Nature Trust's New Partnership has been Featured in the Chronicle Herald and on CBC TV
Nature Trust and Acadia: A First in Canadian Land Conservation (Press Releases)
September 9th, 2011
Nature Trust and Acadia University Celebrate Landmark Conservation Partnership and Launch of Bon Portage Island Conservation Campaign
Conservation Announcement Event, Sept 8 2011 (Events)
September 2nd, 2011
Join the Nature Trust and Acadia University for a Special Conservation Announcement
Nature Trust Celebrates Conservation - Cape Breton Style (Events)
August 10th, 2011
The Nova Scotia Nature Trust celebrated Cape Breton’s newest protected areas this evening in Baddeck, with the signing of a new conservation easement in the Mabou Highlands, and announcement of a major bequest of land on the Bras d’Or Lakes.
Nature Trust Protects Two New Conservation Lands (Press Releases)
August 6th, 2011
South Shore conservation lands will protect Piping Plovers
UPDATED Nature Trust 2011 Events Calendar (News)
July 7th, 2011
Our Summer Events Calendar is now online
Natural Gem adds to Renowned Conservationist's Legacy (Press Releases)
June 23rd, 2011
A new protected area, the Goat Lake Conservation Lands, has been added to Nova Scotia’s natural legacy, thanks to the Nova Scotia Nature Trust and renowned conservationist Martin Rudy Haase.
Nature Trust AGM Notices and Postal Strike (Events)
June 21st, 2011
Due to the recent national postal strike the Nature Trust's AGM notices may not have reached all members.
Labatt Employees help the Nature Trust to Restore Protected Area (Press Releases)
June 13th, 2011
On Saturday June 11, the Nature Trust, with the help of Labatt employees and their families, spent the day restoring a portion of our Purcell's Cove property by planting trees.
Nature Trust Going with the Flow - Down the St. Mary's River (Press Releases)
June 2nd, 2011
A Report from our Recent Canoe Trip, May 28
Volunteers Needed for Nature Trust Trail Work (Events)
June 2nd, 2011
The Nature Trust is looking for volunteers to help replace an aging boardwalk on our Purcells Cove trail, June 6-9
Nature Trust Promotes Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Environment at Blue Nose Marathon (Press Releases)
May 25th, 2011
The Nova Scotia Nature Trust Wilderness Soles team raised nearly $15,000 for land and wildlife conservation this weekend, through the Blue Nose Marathon Scotiabank Group Charity Challenge.
Important Bird Area Protected by the Nature Trust (Press Releases)
April 21st, 2011
In honour of Earth Day (April 22), the Nova Scotia Nature Trust announced protection of yet another unique piece of Nova Scotia’s coastal legacy.
Walking for Water (News)
April 15th, 2011
Atlantic Canadians are invited to celebrate Earth Day by joining an Aveda Walk for Water, and helping to protect clean water and healthy watersheds in the region.
American Friends featured in Land Trust Alliance Newsletter (News)
April 1st, 2011
The Land Trust Alliance’s “Saving Land” spring 2011 issue has a feature on American Friends of Canadian Land Trusts
Celebrate World Water Day (March 22) (News)
March 21st, 2011
Commemorate World Water Day by taking action today! The Nature Trust offers unique ways of celebrating and supporting water stewardship.
Nature Trust Photography Competition (News)
March 4th, 2011
The Nature Trust has partnered with the Photographic Guild of Nova Scotia to establish an annual photography competition.
UARB Corrects Zoning Error on Nature Trust Lands (News)
February 22nd, 2011
The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has ordered Halifax Regional Municipality Western Regional Community Council to correct the zoning error it made on lands owned by the Nova Scotia Nature Trust.
Give the Gift of Nature! (News)
February 11th, 2011
Celebrate “I Love NS” Day by giving the Gift of Nature!
Employment opportunity at the Nature Trust (News)
February 4th, 2011
The Nature Trust is seeking a Part-Time Controller
Nature Trust Receives National Honour for Leadership and Innovation (Press Releases)
January 19th, 2011
The Nova Scotia Nature Trust was one of only four charities across Canada chosen to receive national recognition and funding through a special initiative of TD Friends of The Environment Foundation (TD FEF)
Nature Trust Seeks Utility & Review Board Support to Correct HRM Property Zoning Error on Moody Lake (News)
November 23rd, 2010
Nature Trust Seeks Utility and Review Board Support to Correct HRM Property Zoning Error on Moody Lake Properties
Major Cross-Border Land Announcement! (News)
November 19th, 2010
The Nature Trust has led an international effort to make possible the effective conservation of important natural areas in Canada owned by US residents. Our pioneering work and perseverance over many years has borne fruit!
Clarifying the Moody Lake Zoning Story (News)
November 19th, 2010
The Nature Trust sheds light on the generous donation of ‘trade land’ at Moody Lake in HRM, a subsequent municipal zoning error & its consequences, and the misrepresentation of the zoning situation and Nature Trust’s intentions & plans for the property.
Community Lands Trust – Nature Trust Response (News)
October 19th, 2010
The Nature Trust has submitted a response to The Province's discussion paper on options for a Community Lands Trust
Chronicle Herald - A rare treasure (News)
August 27th, 2010
CBC - Endangered N.S. plants protected by purchase (News)
August 27th, 2010
CBC's Information Morning Covers the Jack and Darlene Stone Conservation Lands (News)
August 25th, 2010
Legacy Gift Saves Globally Significant Species in Nova Scotia (Press Releases)
August 25th, 2010
The Nature Trust announces a globally significant 460 acre acquisition in SW Nova Scotia, and honours special supporters
News Story - Family Protects Coastal Wilderness (News)
August 4th, 2010
Volunteers get rare plant monitoring training (News)
July 24th, 2010
Family Protects Island Legacy (Press Releases)
July 22nd, 2010
The Nature Trust celebrates the protection of Great and Selig Islands