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SUMMARY:SOOF Soup Sunday & Earth Day Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Join Save Our Old Forests and the Centrelea Community Hall for our 3rd annual celebration of Earth Day on Sunday\, April 19!\n \nKick-start the day with a morning Nature Hike with Donna Crossland from 9:30 – 11:45\, then come back to the Community Hall for a free SOOF SOUP lunch and an afternoon of fun family nature activities including Crafts\, Firefly Art Therapy\, Tree Planting\, Earth Walk\, Live Music\, CARP\, MTRI\, Nature Nova Scotia\, Citizen Science and more…\n \nEvent Details Date: Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 Location: Centrelea Community Hall (3495 Highway 201) SOOF Soup Lunch served starting at noon Live Music 1pm – 3pm More Information about the Nature Hike with Donna Crossland coming soon!\n \nFree. All Welcome. 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/20260419-soupsunday/
LOCATION:Centrelea Community Hall\, 3495 Highway 201\, Centrelea\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community Event,Festival,Food,Presentation,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191120
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Annual General Meeting for the Save Our Old Forests (SOOF) Association has been scheduled for Thursday\, April 23\, 2026 at 7:00pm.   The AGM is an opportunity for Members of the nonprofit association to hear from the SOOF Board about the activities over the last year\, plans for 2026 and the annual financial report.  Only active Voting Members will be able to vote on matters put forward at the AGM.  If you would like to become a Voting Member please see our Get Involved page for more information.  \nVoting Members will receive an invitation by email in early April with the option to join in-person or online.  Only those that indicate online will receive the link to the Microsoft Teams meeting.  The invitation will be sent in early April to Voting Members. \nMembers are welcome to stay for an informal conversation with Board members following the AGM.  
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/2026-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Centrelea Community Hall\, 3495 Highway 201\, Centrelea\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191120
CREATED:20251203T173710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T222157Z
UID:2493-1777125600-1777136400@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOFSTOCK Presents... SOOF Tunes at Lunn's
DESCRIPTION:Join Save Our Old Forests (SOOF) for an afternoon of SOOF Tunes At Lunn’s!  We’ll be kicking things off at 2pm featuring performances from Gregory McOrmond\, Alex & Autumn\, and Mark Bezanson.  \nBring a friend (or two) and stop by Lunn’s on April 25th for a bite to eat\, a beer and some great music. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon in support of local musicians\, local business and a great cause! \nPay What You Can ($20 suggested) at the door – proceeds to SOOF.  \nFood & Drinks available to purchase:  Lunn’s Mill Menu \n \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/concert-2/
LOCATION:Lunn’s Mill Beer Company\, 515 Carleton Road\, Lawrencetown\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191120
CREATED:20260403T182011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T161836Z
UID:3291-1777813200-1777824000@saveouroldforests.ca
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.\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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191120
CREATED:20260404T163905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T214053Z
UID:3301-1778331600-1778342400@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:The Artful Forest
DESCRIPTION:Discover the beauty of nature….  \nJoin SOOF and Citizen Scientists for an afternoon of art in the forest! Help create a living art show featuring bark\, lichens\, mosses — whatever catches your eye — in the forest near Camp NOW in the Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area.  Participants will be given a vintage frame (or two) and sent into the woods to find the perfect spot to hang their frame — or lay it on the ground. Musicians Karen Achenbach and Carolyn Buck will be playing to inspire you.  Painters will be painting here and there. You can also try your hand at lumen printing under the guidance of artist Bonnie Baker.  Then we’ll tour the exhibit together to explore the art of seeing forests.   \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.  \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/the-artful-forest/
LOCATION:Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Citizen Science,Community Event,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260523T100000
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UID:3215-1779523200-1779530400@saveouroldforests.ca
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191120
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:20260620T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260620T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191120
CREATED:20251203T173920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T125112Z
UID:2495-1781978400-1781996400@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOFSTOCK Presents... SOOF Rocks West Dal!
DESCRIPTION:Set your amps to 11\, grab your air guitars and get ready to rock out in West Dalhousie! Join SOOF for a night of rock & a little country featuring performances by: The Possimibilities\, Hysterix\, Rumour Has It\, and Inception! \nPay What You Can ($20 suggested) – Door proceeds to SOOF. \nDoors Open: 5:30pm\nMusic Starts: 6pm\nBBQ Available – proceeds to the Hall 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/concert-3/
LOCATION:West Dalhousie Community Hall\, 4868 West Dalhousie Road\, West Dalhousie\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191120
CREATED:20260309T195909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T195909Z
UID:3225-1782640800-1782651600@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF at the Avon Community Farmer's Market
DESCRIPTION:Save Our Old Forests (SOOF) is going on a road trip!!!  We are super excited to be packing up our SOOF kit and hitting the road for the Avon Community Farmer’s Market on Sunday\, June 28th. We are looking forward to meeting and chatting about the importance of old forests and what SOOF is all about.  We’ll have a table full of information\, stickers\, activities pages\, and more.  Come find us and say hi!   \n \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-at-the-avon-community-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Victoria Park\, 78 Stannus St\, Windsor\, Nova Scotia\, B0N 2T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191120
CREATED:20260307T175517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T184719Z
UID:3209-1783760400-1783789200@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF at RiverFest 2026
DESCRIPTION:SOOF is looking forward to hosting a table in the Education Corner at this year’s RiverFest!  \nThis free family friendly fun-filled festival is a celebration of the environmental\, historical\, cultural\, and recreational values of the Annapolis River and in support of the Clean Annapolis River Project.  It’s a great day of fun activities on the river (dragon boat races!) and on land (skill village!) with food & drinks & live music.
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-at-riverfest-2026/
LOCATION:Jubilee Park\, 228 Granville Street\, Bridgetown\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260718T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191120
CREATED:20260307T182300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T170506Z
UID:3212-1784368800-1784386800@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF at Macdonald Summer Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:SOOF is excited to join our Supporters & Friends at the Macdonald Museum to help celebrate summer as part of their “Heart of the Valley Summer Market”. Lots of fabulous vendors will be onsite\, and SOOF will have a table – come find us and say hi! \nOther activities include: petting zoo\, crafts\, and barbecue hot dogs (available for purchase from 11am – 2pm)
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-at-macdonald-summer-craft-fair/
LOCATION:Macdonald Museum\, 21 School Street\, Middleton\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1P0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260410T191120
CREATED:20251122T181823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T142110Z
UID:2288-1787392800-1787421600@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOFSTOCK 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Save Our Old Forests (SOOF) at our 4th annual music festival celebrating old forests!  This family friendly day of fun features live music performances\, local vendors\, kids crafts and activities\, and our annual Forest Walk and Forest Talk! \nFESTIVAL DETAILS\nDate: Saturday\, August 22\, 2026\nTime: 10am – 6pm\nLocation: Beaver Creek Vineyard (496 Carleton Road\, Lawrencetown)\nTickets: Pay What You Can (suggested $20).  Kids 16 and under free.  \nSOOFSTOCK Website \n \n  \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soofstock2026/
LOCATION:Beaver Creek Vineyard\, 496 Carleton Road\, Lawrencetown\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Festival,Fundraiser,Music
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