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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:20260411T005516
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T111151Z
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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:20260411T005516
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:20260411T005516
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:20260411T005516
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:20260411T005516
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250222T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005516
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250119T143000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005516
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:20260411T005516
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:20260411T005516
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:20260411T005516
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:20260411T005516
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:20260411T005516
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:20260411T005516
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:20260411T005516
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:20260411T005516
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:20260411T005516
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005516
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005516
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005516
CREATED:20240527T122359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T143613Z
UID:812-1727517600-1727532000@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Mycology Workshop with Keith Egger
DESCRIPTION:The Mycology Workshop  with special guest Keith Egger is now full. Please contact soof@saveouroldforests.ca to be added to the wait list. If a spot opens up folks on the wait list will be contacted on a “first come first serve” basis. \nCome explore the Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area and learn about the about the importance of fungi in the forest. Our guest speaker\, Keith Egger will be acting as our guide and sharing his knowledge about the astonishing range of fungal diversity and their roles in the environment as decomposers\, pathogens and mycorrhizal symbionts with forest trees. \nKeith Egger is a retired professor and mycologist from BC who now lives in the Annapolis Valley.  If your sole interest in mushrooms is foraging for edibles this is not the workshop for you as Keith will be focusing on fungal diversity and ecology.   \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/mycology-workshop-with-keith-egger/
LOCATION:Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005516
CREATED:20240830T144404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T150536Z
UID:1127-1726923600-1726930800@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area - Water Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Mi’kma’ki Grassroots Grandmother Dorene Bernard will perform a Water Ceremony at Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area on Saturday September 21 starting at 1:00pm.   \nDorene Bernard notes: Women who want to participate in the ceremony to wear skirts. Everyone is welcome. Sacred ceremony protocols.  We will explain more about the ceremony at that time.  Please NO photos of the Ceremony. Wela’lin. \nIf you would like to attend please email soof@saveouroldforests.ca to register.  Registered participants will receive an email on Friday\, September 20 to confirm the start time\, directions and other details.
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/goldsmith-lake-wilderness-area-water-ceremony/
LOCATION:Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240921T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005516
CREATED:20240910T165503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T165537Z
UID:1168-1726912800-1726921800@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Annapolis County Volunteer Expo
DESCRIPTION:Save Our Old Forests will be attending the 2024 Annapolis County Volunteer Expo!  We’re excited to be part of the expo and looking forward to sharing more about SOOF!  \nThe Volunteer Expo is free and everyone is welcome to come and learn more about the many nonprofit and grassroots organisations in Annapolis County.  There will be community presentations\, entertainment\, and lots of food…plenty of activities to enjoy! While some people are playing\, others will be visiting the booths finding a community group that is a good fit for them. \n \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/annapolis-county-volunteer-expo/
LOCATION:Bridgetown Regional Community School\, 25 Cromwell Court\, Bridgetown\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240908T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240908T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005516
CREATED:20240830T144702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T144702Z
UID:1129-1725820200-1725825600@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Spreading Spores!—An evening of fungi\, lichens\, and Haeweon’s going-away party
DESCRIPTION:  \nHaeweon Yi\, a friend of SOOF\, is returning to England to complete her performance research on fungi and human relationships after a year of fieldwork in Mi’kma’ki. You may have seen her filming\, performing\, camping\, exploring the forests\, or making something fun with young people. She is hosting this special evening to thank the SOOF community\, share some of her memories\, and give you a glimpse of where the story of fungi and lichens in the Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area is headed with her research. All fungi and lichen nerds are welcome! \n\nIt’s a potluck party! Please bring some food to share.\n\nThere will be screenings of Haeweon’s films documenting the Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area and citizen scientists\, including a conversation between Nina Newington and Gini Proulx. \n\nA short performance by Haeweon will showcase her research practice on the Theatre of Decomposition.\nPlease feel free to bring your instruments and dancing shoes! The evening will end with a jam session of music and dance.\nRSVP to haeweon.yi@gmail.com if possible\, but you are also welcome to drop by.\n\n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/spreading-spores-an-evening-of-fungi-lichens-and-haeweons-going-away-party/
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:20240825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005516
CREATED:20240629T155005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T130456Z
UID:886-1724580000-1724594400@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF @ Forest Market Fair
DESCRIPTION:After hanging out at SOOFSTOCK be sure to head over to Annapolis Royal on Sunday August 25 for Medway Community Forest Co-op‘s Annual Forest Market Fair! Come by and say hello to the SOOF table\, sign a petition\, or have a chat about Goldsmith Lake and Beals Brook Wilderness Areas. \nThanks to the folks at the Medway Community Forest Co-Op for letting us share this beautiful poster by artist Liz Miles! https://lizzmiles.com/
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-forest-market-fair/
LOCATION:Annapolis Royal Farmer’s Market\, St George St\, Annapolis Royal\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240823T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240824T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T005516
CREATED:20240330T183035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T160159Z
UID:531-1724371200-1724543999@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOFSTOCK 2024 - Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Help Save Our Old Forests through music!  \nSOOFSTOCK 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\, and Sea Shanties! \nCheck out our SOOFSTOCK page on our website for more details and ticket information!   saveouroldforests.ca/soofstock \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soofstock-2024-music-festival/
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:20240807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240807T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005516
CREATED:20240807T192519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T193142Z
UID:1063-1723017600-1723050000@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Old Growth Forest Walk - with Donna Crossland (SOOFSTOCK 2024)
DESCRIPTION: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 the eastern part of the proposed Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area. The 1.6 hectare old growth forest is close to Corbett Lake and includes Sugar Maple and Yellow Birch that are estimated to be 150 to 200 years old\, and possibly older. \nWhat to bring/wear: Layered clothing\, waterproof boots/shoes\, water\, snacks\, bug dope/bug shirt \nLimited to 20 participants. \nRegistration required: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  \nMeeting Location for Check-In: West Dalhousie Community Hall (4868 West Dalhousie Road) starting at 9:30am \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! \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/old-growth-forest-walk-with-donna-crossland-soofstock-2024/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005516
CREATED:20240527T120928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T150932Z
UID:804-1722085200-1722096000@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF @ Tupperville School Museum's Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION: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 we will be selling tickets for our Raffle and you could win “Shelley” a Whimsical Blanding’s turtle sculpture by Deb Kuzyk!! \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-tupperville-school-museums-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:Tupperville School Museum\, 2663 Highway 201\, Tupperville\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240726T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240726T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005516
CREATED:20240702T173520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T173620Z
UID:944-1722022200-1722029400@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Moving A Forest
DESCRIPTION: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? \nMoving A Forest is an interactive game-theatre about the forests. It explores themes of sustainable balance and ‘resource’ management amid the climate crisis. Spanning conversations from South Korea and Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia)\, this interactive experience asks us to reimagine our relationship with the Wabanaki Forest. \nPay What You Can (PWYC) cash or e-transfer at the venue:\nAll proceeds will go to Save Our Old Forests and Blomidon Naturalists Society\, in support of their proposed new wilderness areas: Goldsmith Lake (Annapolis County) and Chain Lakes (Kings County). \nFor more information contact bloomingludus@gmail.com or visit www.bloomingludus.com \nBooking Link: https://forms.gle/PNsqbMxwLYwbQZVr5 \nNotes:\nThis performance asks audience members to interact and participate in the story\, always in a manner within their comfort level. \nRecommended for Ages 10+
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/moving-a-forest-3/
LOCATION:All Nations Church\, 2535 Robie Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3K 4N3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Blooming Ludus":MAILTO:bloomingludus@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240725T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240725T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005516
CREATED:20240702T173201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T173646Z
UID:940-1721935800-1721943000@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Moving A Forest
DESCRIPTION: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? \nMoving A Forest is an interactive game-theatre about the forests. It explores themes of sustainable balance and ‘resource’ management amid the climate crisis. Spanning conversations from South Korea and Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia)\, this interactive experience asks us to reimagine our relationship with the Wabanaki Forest. \nPay What You Can (PWYC) cash or e-transfer at the venue:\nAll proceeds will go to Save Our Old Forests and Blomidon Naturalists Society\, in support of their proposed new wilderness areas: Goldsmith Lake (Annapolis County) and Chain Lakes (Kings County). \nFor more information contact bloomingludus@gmail.com or visit www.bloomingludus.com \nBooking Link: https://forms.gle/PNsqbMxwLYwbQZVr5 \nNotes:\nThis performance asks audience members to interact and participate in the story\, always in a manner within their comfort level. \nRecommended for Ages 10+ \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/moving-a-forest-2/
LOCATION:Ross Creek Annex\, 2182 Sheffield Road\, Canning\, Nova Scotia\, B0P 1H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Blooming Ludus":MAILTO:bloomingludus@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240724T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240724T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T005517
CREATED:20240702T172644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T173705Z
UID:933-1721849400-1721856600@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Moving A Forest
DESCRIPTION: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? \nMoving A Forest is an interactive game-theatre about the forests. It explores themes of sustainable balance and ‘resource’ management amid the climate crisis. Spanning conversations from South Korea and Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia)\, this interactive experience asks us to reimagine our relationship with the Wabanaki Forest. \nPay What You Can (PWYC) cash or e-transfer at the venue:\nAll proceeds will go to Save Our Old Forests and Blomidon Naturalists Society\, in support of their proposed new wilderness areas: Goldsmith Lake (Annapolis County) and Chain Lakes (Kings County). \nFor more information contact bloomingludus@gmail.com or visit www.bloomingludus.com \nBooking Link: https://forms.gle/PNsqbMxwLYwbQZVr5 \nNotes:\nThis performance asks audience members to interact and participate in the story\, always in a manner within their comfort level. \nRecommended for Ages 10+
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/moving-a-forest/
LOCATION:Kings Theatre\, 209 St. George Street\, Annapolis Royal\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser,Theatre
ORGANIZER;CN="Blooming Ludus":MAILTO:bloomingludus@gmail.com
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