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SUMMARY:Grounded in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Practice self-care and connect with nature in community as an act of rebellion! \nThe climate crisis and other important challenges can make the times we live in feel tough and uncertain. For concerned community members\, advocates and volunteers\, it can be hard to balance action\, life’s responsibilities and self care. We can often feel overwhelmed\, exhausted and anxious. \nJoin local Nature Therapist\, Wil Brunner and Mindfulness Meditation Teacher\, Heron Payne for an afternoon of wellness practices and connection with nature and community. We will engage in beginner’s mindfulness and nature connection activities\, while creating a safe space for sharing about our experiences.  \nLeave this workshop feeling refreshed and supported by the land\, your neighbours and yourself!  \nFree Workshop.\nMaximum 30 Participants\nRegistration Required – Click HERE to register and secure your spot today!     \nNotes about the Workshop: \n\nWe will spend our time will be spent both inside the school and outdoors exploring a nearby nature space. \nThere will be no extreme terrain or long walks and facilitators will attempt to provide a very accessible and enjoyable time outside. Please let facilitators know of any mobility limitations.\nPlease arrive comfortable\, but also dressed for any weather\, bugs\, etc.\nWater\, coffee\, tea and snacks will be offered thanks to SOOF.\nRain date Sunday\, May 17\, 2026 \n\nQuestions?  Please contact Wil Brunner at 902-389-4479  \n \nInformed Consent & Release Of Liability:  Our workshops are a wonderful way to connect to nature\, learn more about our forests and interact with the community\, but it is not without certain risks\, dangers\, hazards\, and liabilities to participants.  We require all participants (or their legal guardians) to complete\, sign and date the waiver before they can participate in the workshop. Click here to download the waiver and please ensure that you bring it with you to the event. Copies of the waiver will also be available if you are unable to print or forget it at home!
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/grounded-in-nature/
LOCATION:Clarence East School\, 3337 Clarence Road\, Clarence\, B0S 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Birding by Ear 2026
DESCRIPTION:The blackflies are back so you know what that means? The birds are back too!  \nSave Our Old Forests is excited to get back out into the woods for an early morning Birding By Ear workshop with guest hosts Julie Palmer and Bonnie McOrmond.  The last time Julie and Bonnie took a group through the forests of the Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area participants were delighted to hear the “Quick Free Beer!” call of the Species-At-Risk Olive-sided flycatcher.  What might we hear this time?  The only way to find out is to register for the workshop.   \nFree Workshop.\nMaximum 15 Participants\nRegistration Required – Click HERE to register and secure your spot today!    \nWhat to bring/wear: Layered clothing\, waterproof boots/shoes\, water\, snacks\, bug dope/bug shirt\, binoculars\, and a smartphone with the Merlin App \nNote about accessibility: The workshop will take place on uneven terrain\, there may be some tree stumps and other natural obstacles.  \nInformed Consent & Release Of Liability:  Our workshops are a wonderful way to connect to nature\, learn more about our forests and interact with the community\, but it is not without certain risks\, dangers\, hazards\, and liabilities to participants.  We require all participants (or their legal guardians) to complete\, sign and date the waiver before they can participate in the workshop. Click here to download the waiver and please ensure that you bring it with you to the workshop.  Extra copies will be available at check-in if you forget!
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/birding-by-ear-2026/
LOCATION:Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Workshop
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DTSTAMP:20260616T170523
CREATED:20260307T192600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T214131Z
UID:3220-1780146000-1780153200@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Getting Started with Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Nature Journaling is a practice that combines science and art to create a record of something you observed and experienced in the natural world.  It could be a plant just about to flower. Or a bird calling for its mate. Through the act of drawing and writing you will learn how to really “see” the world around you and develop your observational skills. \nJoin lifelong naturalist and artist Bev Wigney as she shares some of her personal Nature Journaling tips\, tricks and techniques.  There will be art supplies and specimens available to practice with – or feel free to bring your own!  This workshop is open to anyone who would like to learn about Nature Journaling – you don’t need to be an artist to give it a try.  \nFree Workshop.\nMaximum 20 Participants\nRegistration Required – Click HERE to register and secure your spot today!   \n  \n \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/getting-started-with-nature-journaling/
LOCATION:Centrelea Community Hall\, 3495 Highway 201\, Centrelea\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T170523
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SUMMARY:Bug Quest Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join SOOF and local entomologist Scott Digweed for a buggy afternoon!  We’ll start indoors learning about DNA barcodes and the hidden biodiversity of forest insects.  Then we’ll take a field trip to the Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area for a closer look at the bug traps that have been deployed.  And YOU can help collect the weekly sample for the Bug Quest project and contribute to Canada’s largest ever insect survey! \n\nFree Workshop.\nMaximum 20 Participants\nRegistration Required – Click HERE to register and secure your spot today!     \nNote about accessibility: The workshop will take place on uneven terrain\, there may be some tree stumps and other natural obstacles.  \n\n \n\nInformed Consent & Release Of Liability:  Our workshops are a wonderful way to connect to nature\, learn more about our forests and interact with the community\, but it is not without certain risks\, dangers\, hazards\, and liabilities to participants.  We require all participants (or their legal guardians) to complete\, sign and date the waiver before they can participate in the workshop. Click here to download the waiver and please ensure that you bring it with you to the event. Copies of the waiver will also be available if you are unable to print or forget it at home!
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/bug-quest-workshop/
LOCATION:Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260718T130000
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SUMMARY:Guided Hike at Sandy Lake
DESCRIPTION:Save Our Old Forests and the The Dirt Gang both recently joined the Sandy Lake – Sackville River Regional Park Coalition.  We’re excited to co-host a guided hike at Sandy Lake Regional Park to help our members get to know this area! Coalition member Karen McKendry will lead the hike through the park\, exploring the trails and waters of this incredibly biodiverse area. On the hike you will learn more about the threats to the area and who to engage with to have your say about the fate of Sandy Lake.\n\n \nRegister by emailing Karen McKendry at karenmckkendry@ecologyaction.ca\n \nKaren will provide final details and directions to registered participants. \n\n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/guided-hike-at-sandy-lake/
LOCATION:Sandy Lake Regional Park\, 110 Smiths Rd\, Bedford\, Nova Scotia\, B4B 1B6
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Workshop
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