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SUMMARY:SOOF @ Medway Forest Market
DESCRIPTION:SOOF will be hosting a table at Medway’s 9th annual Forest Market in Annapolis Royal this August! Come support local businesses\, organizations and artisans! \nThe Forest Market aims to showcase local talent\, traditions\, artists\, producers\, foragers\, and nature organizations around a diversity of values stemming from the woods. There will also be food trucks serving delicious food throughout the day.
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/forestmarket2025/
LOCATION:Annapolis Royal Farmer’s Market\, St George St\, Annapolis Royal\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Festival,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250824T003000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20241214T170730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T160525Z
UID:1527-1755943200-1755995400@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOFSTOCK 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join SOOF at our 3rd annual music festival SOOFSTOCK 2025 for a family friendly day of live music\, local market\, kids crafts and activities\, and a forest talk featuring Donna Crossland (Forest Biologist)\, and Nina Newington (SOOF President and Citizen Scientist). Breakfast\, lunch and dinner will be served up by Chef Chantelle Webb inside the Hall – eat-in or take-out. The festival features bands and musicians from the Annapolis Valley covering a wide variety of music genres – everything from Rock\, Folk\, Country\, Celtic\, East Coast Folk\, Blues\, and Sea Shanties! \nThank you to the festival sponsors:  Municipality of the County of Annapolis\, Valley Credit Union\, and Rotary Club of Middleton.  \nCheck out the ValleyEvents page for your chance to win a pair of tickets!! \nGiven the wildfire situation in the community of West Dalhousie the festival has been moved to the Bridgetown Legion (20 Jeffrey Street). Our thoughts are with the community and our friends at the West Dalhousie Community Hall. We hope that the fires are put out soon\, that some rain comes\, and everyone is able to go back home safely. 50% of the proceeds from SOOFSTOCK 2025 will be donated to the West Dalhousie Community Hall to support their efforts to become a Comfort Center. \n \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soofstock2025/
LOCATION:Bridgetown Legion\, 20 Jefferey Street\, Bridgetown\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Festival,Fundraiser,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250822T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20250705T141440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T122903Z
UID:1886-1755889200-1755900000@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Old Time Music & Country Dance
DESCRIPTION:We thought it might be fun for a pre-festival “OLD TIME MUSIC & COUNTRY DANCE” the night before SOOFSTOCK 2025!\n \nSo grab your dancing shoes on Friday August 22 and two-step your way to the Round Hill Community Hall for a dance in support of Save Our Old Forests (SOOF)! Live music by The North Mountain Islanders\, instructions in two steps\, waltzes and special guest Zak Miller will call a few contras.\nCold drinks (pop and fizzy water)\, coffee & tea – freeBring your own snacks!\n \nThe event has been moved to the Round Hill Community Hall given the current wildfire situation in the community of West Dalhousie. 50% of the proceeds from the dance will be donated to our friends at the West Dalhousie Community Hall to support their efforts to become a Comfort Center. \n \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soofcountrydance/
LOCATION:Round Hill Community Hall\, 1689 Hwy 201\, Round Hill\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20250703T175716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T180227Z
UID:1883-1753534800-1753545600@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF @ Tupperville School Museum Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:I scream! You scream! We all scream for ice cream! \nSOOF will be back at the Tupperville School Museum’s annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday\, July 26! Come enjoy some home made ice cream\, old fashioned games\, live music and a BBQ at the Tupperville School Museum! 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/icecream2025/
LOCATION:Tupperville School Museum\, 2663 Highway 201\, Tupperville\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20250611T154049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T154049Z
UID:1828-1753527600-1753542000@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF @ West Dalhousie Show & Shine
DESCRIPTION:Come on out to the West Dalhousie Community Hall for the 2025 Show & Shine! It’s going to be a fun day with lots going on… cars\, silent auction\, market and bingo. Come find the SOOF table at the market and say hi to our volunteers. \nLive music from 12 – 2pm with “The Possimibilities” featuring SOOF’s own Rob Bright on drums! \nIt’s worth the drive to West Dalhousie.
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/showandshine/
LOCATION:West Dalhousie Community Hall\, 4868 West Dalhousie Road\, West Dalhousie\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Festival,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20250522T163842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T164025Z
UID:1799-1752919200-1752940800@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF @ Heart of the Valley Summer Market
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) \n \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/summermarket/
LOCATION:Macdonald Museum\, 21 School Street\, Middleton\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1P0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20241210T131609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T162835Z
UID:1496-1752310800-1752339600@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF @ RiverFest
DESCRIPTION:SOOF is excited to be back in the Education Corner at this year’s RiverFest! This 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. \nBe sure to stop by the SOOF table to say hi to our volunteers\, have a chat about Goldsmith Lake\, and learn more about SOOF! \n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-riverfest-2/
LOCATION:Jubilee Park\, 228 Granville Street\, Bridgetown\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Festival,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20250522T152609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T152953Z
UID:1795-1749290400-1749312000@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF @ Reel Fun on the River
DESCRIPTION:SOOF is going to be at the first-ever Reel Fun on the River event hosted by the Clean Annapolis River Project. \nThis free event includes live music from CC Grace\, Carson Fullerton\, and Common Ground. Hungry? Let’s Taco Bout Snacks will be on site too. \nCome out and enjoy the great outdoors and learn about fish and fishing in the Annapolis River! It’s going to be a “reel-ly” good time!! \n \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-reel-fun-on-the-river/
LOCATION:Lawrencetown Exhibition Grounds\, 570 Main Street\, Lawrencetown\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20250516T163137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T163651Z
UID:1783-1748772000-1748793600@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF @ WELL-ROOTED - Plant Market & Garden Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Save Our Old Forests is excited to be part of the first WELL-ROOTED event which celebrates plants\, sustainability and community! \nWELL-ROOTED is more than just a market—it’s a gathering of plant lovers\, artisans\, and community members coming together to cultivate connections and plant inspiration. \nPlant and artisan marketplace\, live entertainment\, lawn games\, door prizes\, local treats and more! Plus SOOF will have a table – stop by and say hi to our volunteers\, come chat with us about Goldsmith Lake\, check out our SOOFSTOCK 2025 shirts!
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/well-rooted/
LOCATION:Beaver Creek Vineyard\, 496 Carleton Road\, Lawrencetown\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Festival,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250509T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20250319T154351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T152848Z
UID:1698-1746819000-1746826200@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Owl Prowl with Donna Crossland
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The registration for the Owl Prowl is now full – but we are accepting names for the waitlist! Please send an email to soof@saveouroldforests.ca and ask to be added. If a spot opens up we will contact the waiting list on a “first come first serve” basis. \nJoin Donna Crossland and Save Our Old Forests for a nighttime Owl Prowl adventure at the Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area! Hear owl stories\, learn their calls\, consider a nest box owl home. Possibly see barred owls up close from the old forest habitat that surrounds us. \nRegistration required. \nRAIN DATE: Saturday\, May 10 \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/owlprowl2025/
LOCATION:Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20250307T201357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T152807Z
UID:1665-1745661600-1745681400@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:iNaturalist Workshop - with Lisa Proulx & Karen Achenbach
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: The registration for the iNaturalist Workshop with Lisa Proulx and Karen Achenbach is now full – but we are accepting names for the waitlist! Please send an email to soof@saveouroldforests.ca and ask to be added. If a spot opens up we will contact the waiting list on a “first come first serve” basis. \nJoin SOOF and Citizen Scientists Lisa Proulx and Karen Achenbach for a fun day of learning how to use the iNaturalist app.  We will start the day at the West Dalhousie Community Hall to learn the basics of the app\, navigation and tips\, and after lunch head over to the Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area for some hands on practice!   \nAll participants are asked to download and install the iNaturalist app on their smart phone or table BEFORE coming to the workshop.  You can find links for the Apple and Android versions here:  https://inaturalist.ca/ \nMaximum 12 participants. \nRAIN DATE: Sunday\, April 27 \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/2025inaturalist/
LOCATION:West Dalhousie Community Hall\, 4868 West Dalhousie Road\, West Dalhousie\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20241229T175241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T200816Z
UID:1547-1745521200-1745524800@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:2025 Annual General Meeting - SOOF Association
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Save Our Old Forests (SOOF) Association.   The meeting is open to all but only registered Voting Members can vote at the meeting.  If you would like to become a Voting Member please see our Get Involved page for more information.  \nAGM 2025 – Agenda and Materials to be sent separately.  The meeting will be a hybrid of in-person and video (Microsoft Teams) call.  Details to follow. 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soofagm2025/
LOCATION:Centrelea Community Hall\, 3495 Highway 201\, Centrelea\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20241110T153207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T111151Z
UID:1440-1745064000-1745078400@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF Soup Saturday & Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:SOOF is souper excited for our last SOOF Soup event of 2025!  Plus we’re celebrating Earth Day with our good friends at the Centrelea Community Hall and volunteers from the Valley Credit Union! \nJoin us for a day family friendly fun\, food\, discovery\, crafting\, and more! Plant a tree from Floreren Farm\, check out the lichen samples through a microscope with the Citizen Scientists\, stop by and say hi to our friends from the Clean Annapolis River Project and Soft Pine Wellness. Then head on over to the outdoor stage for some live music featuring The Possimibilities! \n\nDate: Saturday April 19\nLocation: Centrelea Community Hall (3495 Hwy 201)\nHike: 9:30 – 11:30am (Registration required*)\nLunch: 12:00pm – 1:30pm\nActivities at the Hall: 1:30pm – 4:00pm\n\n*Pre-register for the hike by emailing centerleacommunityhall@gmail.com
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-soup-saturday-april/
LOCATION:Centrelea Community Hall\, 3495 Highway 201\, Centrelea\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community Event,Festival,Music,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250317T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20250227T230317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T230400Z
UID:1643-1742237100-1742239800@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF Presentation - Town of Middleton
DESCRIPTION:Save Our Old Forests will be presenting to the Mayor and Council of the Town of Middleton about the Canada-Nova Scotia Nature Agreement and how in return for $28.5M to be spent on conservation in Nova Scotia\, Nova Scotia agreed to meet an interim target of protection 15% by March 2026. That means moving 72\,000 hectares into protection by next year. \nSOOF will be asking Council to write a letter to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change in support of including the proposed Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area (3\,900 ha) in the tranche of lands that must be protected by that March 2026 deadline. \nIf you live in town or in the surrounding area we would love for you to join us and show your support for SOOF! Please drop us a line to let us know if you can be there! The presentation will start promptly at 7pm so guests are asked to arrive by 6:45pm.  
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-presentation-town-of-middleton/
LOCATION:Middleton Town Hall\, 131 Commercial Street\, Middleton\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1P0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250316T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20241110T153021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T143031Z
UID:1438-1742126400-1742135400@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF Soup Sunday – Featuring Dr. Cindy Staicer
DESCRIPTION:Wear some green and come celebrate St. Patty’s Day with SOOF!   \n \nWill the world’s tallest leprechaun make another appearance at SOOF Soup Sunday? \n \n\n\nThe only one way to find out is to join Save Our Old Forests for our 3rd SOOF Soup Sunday at Centrelea Community Hall on Sunday March 16 (12pm – 2:30pm) for a free lunch and presentation! This month we are featuring special guest Dr. Cindy Staicer who will talk about her project focusing on Forest Bird Species at Risk and their Habitats.\n \n\n\nLunch features homemade soups by SOOF Chefs Chantelle and Rob (with a vegan/gluten free option!) and bread donated by our good friends at Bee’s Knees General Store and Bakery  . Send us a note or comment below to let us know you plan to attend – just so we get a sense of numbers for the soup makers and the bread bakers! If you would like to contribute\, please bring a sweet treat for the for the dessert table and a label of ingredients.\n \n\n\nps. If you’re coming bring a mason jar or reusable container to take home some leftovers – first come first serve!!\n\n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/marchsoofsoupsunday/
LOCATION:Centrelea Community Hall\, 3495 Highway 201\, Centrelea\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250305T175000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250305T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20250220T173904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T191523Z
UID:1630-1741197000-1741199400@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF Presentation - Town of Annapolis Royal
DESCRIPTION:Save Our Old Forests will be presenting to the Mayor and Council of the Town of Annapolis Royal about the Canada-Nova Scotia Nature Agreement and how in return for $28.5M to be spent on conservation in Nova Scotia\, Nova Scotia agreed to meet an interim target of protection 15% by March 2026. That means moving 72\,000 hectares into protection by next year. \nSOOF will be asking Council to write a letter to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change in support of including the proposed Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area (3\,900 ha) in the tranche of lands that must be protected by that March 2026 deadline. \nIf you live in town or in the surrounding area we would love for you to join us and show your support for SOOF! Please drop us a line to let us know if you can be there! The presentation will start promptly at 6pm so guests are asked to arrive by 5:50pm.  
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-presentation-town-of-annapolis-royal/
LOCATION:Annapolis Royal Town Hall\, 285 St. George Street\, Annapolis Royal\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20241231T170118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T173616Z
UID:1552-1740837600-1740844800@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Winter Adventure at Four Mile Stillwater Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join SOOF\, Medway Community Forests and Annapolis County Recreation for a guided walk/snowshoe at the Four Mile Stillwater Trail. Angelika and Ashlea will be leading a walk through the beautiful mixed forest to learn about work being done to protect hemlock trees in Kespukwitk. This trail is managed through a partnership with the Medway Community Forest Coop and the Friends of the Medway Lakes Wilderness Area. Snowshoes will be available to try out… if there’s snow! \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! \nClick HERE to Register 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/winter-adventure/
LOCATION:Four Mile Stillwater Trail\, 2032 Nova Scotia Trunk 8\, Bear River
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250222T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20241110T152125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T204004Z
UID:1435-1740225600-1740234600@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF Soup Saturday -  Featuring Lisa Proulx
DESCRIPTION:Join Save Our Old Forests for a free lunch of delicious soup and bread\, followed by a conversation with Citizen Scientist  Lisa Proulx!  \nWe would appreciate if you could send an email to soof@saveouroldforests.ca so we get a sense of numbers. Also let us know if you’ll bring something for the dessert table!
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/february-soof-soup-sunday/
LOCATION:Centrelea Community Hall\, 3495 Highway 201\, Centrelea\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community Event,Presentation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250119T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20241110T151802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T142924Z
UID:1433-1737288000-1737297000@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF Soup Sunday - Featuring Nina Newington
DESCRIPTION:Join Save Our Old Forests for a free lunch of delicious soup and bread\, followed by a conversation with Nina Newington talking about the difference between OLD and OLD GROWTH forests! This is a free event\, but a free will donation to the Hall is appreciated. \nWe would appreciate if you could send an email to soof@saveouroldforests.ca so we get a sense of numbers. Also let us know if you’ll bring something for the dessert table!
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/january-soof-soup-sunday/
LOCATION:Centrelea Community Hall\, 3495 Highway 201\, Centrelea\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20241208T143633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241208T181218Z
UID:1479-1734256800-1734271200@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF @ Christmas at the Brewery
DESCRIPTION:The Kjipuktuk/Halifax Save Our Old Forests (SOOF) team has a table at the Patagonia Store! Stop by and say hello\, sign a petition and pick up a sticker before heading into the Christmas at the Brewery Market on Sunday December 15! It’s going to be a fun day with 40+ local vendors\, coffee & treats and live music!
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-christmas-at-the-brewery/
LOCATION:Halifax Brewery Market\, 1496 Lower Water Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20241026T200728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T204300Z
UID:1385-1732644000-1732651200@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF Craft Night - Live Wreath Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join SOOF and Anne from Awkward Acres for a fun evening of crafting at the Centrelea Community Hall!  Anne will provide all the materials and instructions\, and we’ll spend a few hours creating fresh mini wreaths featuring a pillar candle\, rescued saucer\, natural materials and a few bits and pieces of finery.   Each wreath will be unique and all will be beautiful!    Click HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-craft-night-live-wreath-workshop/
LOCATION:Centrelea Community Hall\, 3495 Highway 201\, Centrelea\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20241002T193328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T113129Z
UID:1295-1732442400-1732460400@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Forests and Health: Forest Bathing and Nature-based Wellness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join SOOF and Wil Brunner (Certified Forest Therapy Guide) of Soft Pine Wellness for a forest bathing experience at Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area.  The Forest Bathing and Nature-based Wellness Workshop features forest bathing and other nature-based health practices to demonstrate how old\, thriving forests boost our well-being and are essential to our local communities.   \nRegistration required.  To register visit www.softpinewellness.ca/forest-bathing \nFree event\, but donations are very much appreciated. Suggested amount is $10. Please send e-transfer to Wil Brunner at softpinewellness@gmail.com or email to discuss other options. \n \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/forests-and-health-forest-bathing-and-nature-based-wellness-workshop/
LOCATION:Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20241016T175236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T152018Z
UID:1332-1731852000-1731859200@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF Letter Writing Cafe - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED! \nWe will be postponing our first “SOOF Letter Writing Café” until some time after the upcoming election (November 26th). SOOF will reschedule once we know who is in power and how to address all the letters. \n  \nWe’re going to gather together in-person for a few hours and sit down and write some letters to the Premier and Minister Rushton (DNRR) and Minister Halman (Environment). \nPeople often say they aren’t sure what to write\, or what to include in a letter. This will be a great place to learn some tips and write a letter (or two) to show your support for SOOF! Feel free to bring your laptop\, or use the paper and pens provided to craft your own handwritten letter. \nThe SOOF Cafe will be serving tea\, coffee and sweet treats to keep everyone going! Please drop us a line to let us know you are coming and if you’d like to contribute something to the sweets table. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/1332/
LOCATION:Centrelea Community Hall\, 3495 Highway 201\, Centrelea\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241102T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20241002T193813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T195058Z
UID:1297-1730574000-1730584800@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Old Time Country Music & Dance
DESCRIPTION:Get your dancing shoes on and two-step your way to the Round Hill Community Hall on Saturday\, November 2 for an Old Time Music & Country Dance in support of Save Our Old Forests (SOOF)! Live fiddle music by The North Mountain Islanders\, instructions in two steps\, waltzes and maybe a contra or two! \n$10 at the door – kids are free
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/old-time-country-music-dance/
LOCATION:Round Hill Community Hall\, 1689 Hwy 201\, Round Hill\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20241016T183907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T183913Z
UID:1337-1730541600-1730563200@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Annapolis Royal Climate Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Annapolis Royal is hosting a Climate Fair on November 2 at The Academy and Save Our Old Forests (SOOF) will be there. There will be lots of exhibits\, workshops and presentations\, so be sure to stop by and say hello to the SOOF volunteers. We’d love to chat with you about Goldsmith Lake and Beals Brook Wilderness Areas\, or how you can get involved with SOOF\, and why we want to protect old forests! \nNina Newington will be giving a presentation about Goldsmith Lake and all things SOOF (Time TBD).
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/annapolis-royal-climate-fair/
LOCATION:The Academy\, 590 St. George Street\, Annapolis Royal\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20241002T133238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T191726Z
UID:1289-1729360800-1729360800@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF @ Nocturne
DESCRIPTION:Save Our Old Forests will be taking part in Nocturne’s Art-At-Night festival on Saturday October 19!  \nNocturne Art at Night Society (Nocturne) is a non-profit organization based in Kjipuktuk (Halifax) that gives voice and agency to the local arts community by facilitating collaborations and exhibition opportunities. \nhttps://nocturnehalifax.ca/projects/soof-save-our-old-forests/
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-nocturne/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Art,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241027T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20241003T121625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T121700Z
UID:1304-1729245600-1730055600@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Fungi\, Lichens & Citizen Scientists - A film by Haeweon Yi
DESCRIPTION:Limited Online Screening: Friday October 18 (10am) to Sunday October 27 (7pm) \nAvailable: youtube.com/@saveouroldforests \nFor a limited time only Save Our Old Forests will be streaming Fungi\, Lichens & Citizen Scientists on our YouTube Channel! This short film by Haeweon Yi captures the work Citizen Scientists have been doing to protect the Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area. \nYou can use the link to get to our YouTube channel and check out some of our other videos in the meantime. Haeweon’s film will not be available for viewing until 10am on Friday October 18!
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/fungi-lichens-citizen-scientists-a-film-by-haeweon-yi/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Art,Citizen Science,Community Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20240920T164206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T194715Z
UID:1203-1728126000-1728144000@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Nova Scotia Forest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Grab Your Plaid and Head for the Woods! \nThe Nova Scotia Forest Festival is a showcase of the many ways Nova Scotians connect to our forests for their livelihood\, housing\, recreation\, food\, and heritage.   Featuring live horse logging demonstrations with Ruby and Dan\, a matched pair of Clydesdale-crosses. Enjoy axe throwing\, hands-on activities & heritage demonstrations for all ages.  The event culminates in the Golden Axe-throwing Tournament where local businesses will be going axe-head to axe-head to see who has the chops. \nCitizen Scientists Lisa Proulx and Ashlea Viola will be joining the SOOF table to share their knowledge of lichens – and they are bringing a microscope! Stop by to say hi\, take a peek through the microscope and sign a petition to protect forests over 80 years old on Crown land in Halifax County! \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/nova-scotia-forest-festival/
LOCATION:Memory Lane Heritage Village\, 5435 Clam Harbour Road\, Lake Charlotte\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20240920T162856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T162856Z
UID:1198-1727870400-1727884800@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Seniors for Climate - Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:Join Seniors for Climate Halifax for a day of learning\, action\, and connection as we come together to address climate change. Hear from experts on the critical impacts of fossil fuels on our environment\, health\, and future. Learn how climate change is affecting your quality of life right now and what can be done to make a difference. From rising health concerns to extreme weather events\, the effects of global heating are real—and seniors\, like all of us\, are feeling the impact. \nBe sure to drop by the Save Our Old Forests (SOOF) table to sign a petition and pick up a sticker!
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/seniors-for-climate-day-of-action/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s United Church Hall\, 6036 Coburg Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T101533
CREATED:20240920T195313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T195313Z
UID:1214-1727535600-1727550000@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Celebrate Lichen Camp
DESCRIPTION:We are inviting all of our SOOF supporters\, Citizen Scientists\, campers\, and friends to join us for a celebration of Lichen Camp! \nPotluck celebration starts at 3pm on Saturday\, September 28 at Lichen Camp in the Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area.   \nPlease email soof@saveouroldforests.ca if you plan to attend so we can keep track of numbers and pass along directions. \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/celebrate-lichen-camp/
LOCATION:Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community Event
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