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Protection of Nova Scotia’s Forests as Defence against Fire and Climate Change

Chester United Baptist Church 84 King Street, Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join the Healthy Forest Coalition’s Mike Lancaster on Monday May 13 (7pm-8:15pm) at the Chester United Baptist Church for a presentation on the benefits of protecting Nova Scotia’s forests as defence against fire and climate change. The 45 minute presentation will be followed by time for a Q&A. Tea and coffee provided. Free admission, donations […]

Medicinal Plant Walk with Ember Peters (Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area)

Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area Nova Scotia, Canada

Join Registered Clinical Herbalist Ember Peters (RHP) for an exploration of wild medicinal plants growing in the mature ecosystems around Goldsmith. Through this walk we will weave together sustainable wild harvesting, plant identification tips, and learning through your own sensory observation. By learning to honour the plant medicines, we can inspire our spirits of community […]

SOOF Exhibit @ Tupperville School Museum

Tupperville School Museum 2663 Highway 201, Tupperville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Save Our Old Forests will have an exhibit/display at the Tupperville School Museum throughout the summer!  The Tupperville School Museum hosts an amazing treasure trove of local history and features collections of Acadian, Mi’kmaq and Settler artefacts in one of Nova Scotia’s last remaining one-room school houses.   Museum Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00am – […]

Birding by Ear – With Julie Palmer & Bonnie McOrmond (Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area)

Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area Nova Scotia, Canada

About the Workshop: Join SOOF for an early morning birding by ear adventure at the Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area!  Long time amateur birding enthusiasts Julie Palmer and Bonnie McOrmond will teach participants how to listen to and identify migratory song birds.   What to bring/wear: Layered clothing, waterproof boots/shoes, water, snacks, bug dope/bug shirt, binoculars, and a […]

SOOF @ RiverFest

Jubilee Park 228 Granville Street, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, Canada

Save Our Old Forests will be at the Education Alley at RiverFest on Saturday July 13!  Come by and say hello, sign a petition, checkout of SOOFSTOCK t-shirts or have a chat about Goldsmith Lake and Beals Brook Wilderness Areas!

Community Paddle at Goldsmith Lake – with Meguma Canoe

Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area Nova Scotia, Canada

Join Meguma Canoe for a special group paddle at the proposed Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area in partnership with Save Our Old Forests (SOOF).  The excursion will include a visit to Lichen Camp for an introduction to the local Species at Risk followed by a paddle on Goldsmith Lake.  To minimize impact and ensure safety this […]

Moving A Forest

King’s Theatre 209 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada

What is your relationship to the forest? Is it a place to walk and calm your spirit? An endless source of paper? Do the trees warm your fireplace? What does it mean for the forest to be your backyard, your neighbour, your friend? Moving A Forest is an interactive game-theatre about the forests. It explores themes of […]

Moving A Forest

Ross Creek Annex 2182 Sheffield Road, Canning, Nova Scotia, Canada

What is your relationship to the forest? Is it a place to walk and calm your spirit? An endless source of paper? Do the trees warm your fireplace? What does it mean for the forest to be your backyard, your neighbour, your friend? Moving A Forest is an interactive game-theatre about the forests. It explores themes of […]

Moving A Forest

All Nations Church 2535 Robie Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What is your relationship to the forest? Is it a place to walk and calm your spirit? An endless source of paper? Do the trees warm your fireplace? What does it mean for the forest to be your backyard, your neighbour, your friend? Moving A Forest is an interactive game-theatre about the forests. It explores themes of […]

SOOF @ Tupperville School Museum’s Ice Cream Social

Tupperville School Museum 2663 Highway 201, Tupperville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Come enjoy some home made ice cream, old fashioned games, live music and a BBQ at the Tupperville School Museum!  SOOF will be there too so be sure to stop by and say hello, sign a petition, check out our SOOFSTOCK 2024 t-shirts and chat about the Goldsmith Lake and Beals Brook wilderness areas!  Plus […]

Old Growth Forest Walk – with Donna Crossland (SOOFSTOCK 2024)

SOOF is super excited to share that Bob Bancroft will be joining us on Saturday August 24 for the “Old Growth Forest Walk with Donna Crossland” at Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area!  The forest walk is part of the SOOFSTOCK 2024 program.  The walk will take place in a newly discovered area of old-growth Wabanaki/Acadian Forest in […]

SOOFSTOCK 2024 – Music Festival

West Dalhousie Community Hall 4868 West Dalhousie Road, West Dalhousie, Nova Scotia

Help Save Our Old Forests through music!  SOOFSTOCK 2024 includes: live music performances, market, Kids Corner, and a forest walk at Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area.  Food trucks and vendors on site, rough camping available (Friday night to Sunday morning).  The festival features a wide variety of music genres, including everything from Rock, Folk, Country, Blues, […]