Seniors for Climate – Halifax and Kairos are hosting the 2nd Climate Change Information Day – with a focus on Seniors but all are welcome! This year’s “Draw the Line” event is being held on September 19 and will feature talks by: Mary Lou Harley – Climate Solutions Don’t be Misled Kate Peppler – GHG […]
Seniors for Climate (Antigonish) invites community groups, organizations, and individuals to be part of a global day of climate mobilization (Draw The Line) on Saturday, September 20. All are welcome to gather at Coady Gardens starting at 1:00 pm for an hour of inspiring speakers — including local politicians and climate advocates, plus live entertainment. […]
The summer of 2025 has been hard. It’s clear that in order to save our old forests we need to bring emissions down. Rather than focus on the doom and gloom we want to look at what is possible. Look at the progress that is being made already, and ways to step up the pace […]
Join Save Our Old Forests Association at the Kings Theatre for a screening of the documentary of Fairy Creek, followed by a panel discussion with Director Jen Muranetz, Producer Neal Livingston and SOOF President Nina Newington. About the Doc: In a last-ditch attempt to stop old growth logging, some impassioned forest defenders put up more […]
As a lifelong naturalist, Bev Wigney (SOOF Supporter & Friend) has been photographing, drawing, painting and writing about her observations of the natural world. In recent years, her study has incorporated the use of trail cameras to observe wildlife without interrupting their activities. Many secrets have been revealed, especially through the use of video recordings. […]
Hope you can join us for our last SOOF Soup Sunday of 2025! Doors open and a free lunch of soup and bread will be available starting at 12pm. This month’s guest speaker is Maurya Braun who will be hosting a talk about effective climate action at the local level starting around 1pm. There will […]
Join SOOF for a poster-making event following Soup Sunday at the Centrelea Community Hall. We will have local artists joining us to make posters, banners and signs for the rally (mentioned above), and art supplies will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own supplies, cardboard, or poster boards too! If you are planning […]
Everyone who lives, works, plays and prays in Nova Scotia/Mi’kma’ki is invited to join the “We Are All Treaty People” Rally on November 15 @ 12pm in Kjipuktuk/Halifax. It’s time to stand Shoulder To Shoulder in solidarity with land defenders and water protectors at Tqamuoweye’katick/ Hunter’s Mountain and ALL resistance movements in Nova Scotia. […]
SOOF will be getting into the holiday spirit in a craft & collectibles fair at Lunn’s Mill Beer Company on November 16th. There will be plenty of wonderful vendors will be onsite, and SOOF will have a table with pins and cards, stickers, lichen posters, and some Ray Mackie “Seconds” – we would love for […]
Artist, life-long naturalist and SOOF Supporter, Bev Wigney has been photographing, drawing, painting and writing about her observations of the natural world. In recent years, her study has incorporated the use of trail cameras to observe wildlife without interrupting their activities. Many secrets have been revealed, especially through the use of video recordings. Bev will […]
Join SOOF’s president, Nina Newington, at MTRI’s Biodiversity Conservation Showcase for a talk about the essential contributions of citizen science to biodiversity conservation. Nina will provide an overview and examples of citizen science success in the Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area identifying species at risk and stands of old-growth, demonstrating that the area meets the criteria […]
SOOF has a very exciting event coming up in Antigonish in December at Candid Brewing Company! Herbalist Andrée-Anne Bédard will lead a workshop where you can learn to make your own festive digestive bitters, just in time for the holiday cocktail/mocktail season. It will be fun and casual, and you will leave ready to impress […]