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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241019T180000
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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:20260411T024933
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:20260411T024933
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:20260411T024933
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:20260411T024933
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240928T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T024933
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:20260411T024933
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:20260411T024933
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:20260411T024933
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:20260411T024933
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:20260411T024933
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:20260411T024933
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:20260411T024933
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:20260411T024933
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:20260411T024933
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240724T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240724T213000
DTSTAMP:20260411T024933
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T024933
CREATED:20240629T153841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T184149Z
UID:883-1721570400-1721581200@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Community Paddle at Goldsmith Lake - with Meguma Canoe
DESCRIPTION: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 event will have a maximum of 20 participants – registration is required.  Please go to https://www.megumacanoe.com/coursebooking to register for this event. \n  
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/community-paddle-at-goldsmith-lake-with-meguma-canoe/
LOCATION:Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240713T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240713T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T024933
CREATED:20240527T115531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240713T160657Z
UID:800-1720861200-1720890000@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF @ RiverFest
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-riverfest/
LOCATION:Jubilee Park\, 228 Granville Street\, Bridgetown\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240608T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240608T100000
DTSTAMP:20260411T024933
CREATED:20240409T134541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T134541Z
UID:572-1717832700-1717840800@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Birding by Ear - With Julie Palmer & Bonnie McOrmond (Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area)
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nWhat to bring/wear: Layered clothing\, waterproof boots/shoes\, water\, snacks\, bug dope/bug shirt\, binoculars\, and a smartphone with the Merlin App \nLimited to 12 participants. \nRegistration required: email soof@saveouroldforests.ca to register \nMeeting Location for Check-In: Intersection of Morse Road and Neaves Road (GPS: 44.770245\, -65.242387)   \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-with-julie-palmer-bonnie-mcormond-goldsmith-lake-wilderness-area/
LOCATION:Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240625T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240910T235959
DTSTAMP:20260411T024933
CREATED:20240527T121544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T161404Z
UID:808-1719273600-1726012799@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF Exhibit @ Tupperville School Museum
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n \n\n\nMuseum Hours: Wednesday to Sunday\, 10:00am – 5:30pm (Closed Monday & Tuesday)\n\n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-exhibit-tupperville-school-museum/
LOCATION:Tupperville School Museum\, 2663 Highway 201\, Tupperville\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T024933
CREATED:20240409T134708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T134708Z
UID:549-1716037200-1716044400@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Medicinal Plant Walk with Ember Peters (Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area)
DESCRIPTION: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 resistance and resilience! \nWhat to bring/wear: Layered clothing\, waterproof boots/shoes\, water\, snacks\, bug dope/bug shirt \nLimited to 12 participants. \nRegistration required: email soof@saveouroldforests.ca to register \nMeeting Location for Check-In: Intersection of Morse Road and Neaves Road (GPS: 44.770245\, -65.242387)   \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/medicinal-plant-walk-with-ember-peters-goldsmith-lake-wilderness-area/
LOCATION:Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240513T201500
DTSTAMP:20260411T024933
CREATED:20240506T145438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T150509Z
UID:731-1715626800-1715631300@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Protection of Nova Scotia's Forests as Defence against Fire and Climate Change
DESCRIPTION: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 to help cover venue costs are appreciated. \nSOOF will have a table with petitions\, brochures and stickers! \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/protection-of-nova-scotias-forests-as-defence-against-fire-and-climate-change/
LOCATION:Chester United Baptist Church\, 84 King Street\, Chester\, Nova Scotia\, B0J 1J0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240511T220000
DTSTAMP:20260411T024933
CREATED:20240324T154731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240504T165959Z
UID:417-1715454000-1715464800@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Old Time Music & Country Dance
DESCRIPTION:Get your dancing shoes on for another Old Time Music & Country Dance in support of SOOF!  Featuring live fiddle music by the North Mountain Islanders. Instruction for 2 steps\, waltzes\, maybe a contra or two\, polkas by request.   $10 at the door. 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/old-time-music-country-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:20240505T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240505T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T024933
CREATED:20240319T191311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T134145Z
UID:139-1714905000-1714910400@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF @ the Deanery Project
DESCRIPTION:Join SOOF’s Nina Newington at The Deanery Project’s Open House on Sunday May 5 to hear about the SOOF campaign!  Nina will be talking about the Save Our Old Forests campaign from 10:30 to noon and then there will be live music (with coffee\, tea and cookies!) from 1:00 – 3:00pm!   \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-the-deanery-project/
LOCATION:The Deanery Project\, 751 Ship Harbour Road\, Lake Charlotte\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Community Event,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T024933
CREATED:20240330T182032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240331T143402Z
UID:527-1714222800-1714230000@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Citizen Science Workshop (Part 2) @ Sandy Lake Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. David Patriquin and Dr. Sean Haughian (Curator of Botany\, NS Museum) for a hike around Sandy Lake Park. Dr. Patriquin has noted that there are patches of Old Growth in the Sandy Lake Park – some very similar to stands at the Goldsmith Lake Wilderness Area. This is a great opportunity for folks in the Halifax area to see and walk through Old Growth right in your own backyard! \nPlease register by emailing thedirtgang.ns@gmail.com
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/citizen-science-workshop-part-2-sandy-lake-park/
LOCATION:Sandy Lake Park\, 110 Smiths Rd\, Bedford\, Nova Scotia\, B4B 1B6
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T024933
CREATED:20240324T183636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T151617Z
UID:408-1713704400-1713711600@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:Citizen Science Workshop (Part 1) @ The Wooden Monkey
DESCRIPTION:If you’re in the Halifax area be sure to register for the Citizen Science Workshop (Part 1) at the Wooden Monkey (Dartmouth location). This first part will take place indoors with some soup (by the Wooden Monkey) and some presentations featuring: Nina Newington sharing news about the SOOF campaign (and petitions!)\, Karen Robinson talking about Sandy Lake and Nikki Gullett talking about iNaturalist and eBird. \nThe workshop is limited to 40 participants. \nPlease register by emailing thedirtgang.ns@gmail.com
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/408/
LOCATION:The Wooden Monkey Restaurant\, 40 Alderney Dr.\, #305 Level 2 Alderney Ferry Terminal\, Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia\, B2Y 2N5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240421T164500
DTSTAMP:20260411T024933
CREATED:20240324T155111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T192851Z
UID:422-1713700800-1713717900@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF Soup Sunday & Earth Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:SOOF and Centrelea Community Hall are getting together to celebrate our beautiful\, bountiful planet and all her gracious gifts by hosting for all our communities an Earth Day Celebration!  There will be plenty of family friendly activities including a nature hike\, tree planting\, kids crafts\, films and more! SOOF will be serving up soup and bread (free for all) – if you would like to contribute please bring a sweet treat for the dessert table.   \nRegistration is not required but we’d really appreciate an email to let us know you are coming for soup – it will help us with figuring out how much soup to make. Send an email to soof@saveouroldforests.ca and let us know how many folks are coming\, and if anyone in your party needs a vegan/vegetarian option! \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-soup-sunday-earth-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Centrelea Community Hall\, 3495 Highway 201\, Centrelea\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T024933
CREATED:20240404T145430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T162306Z
UID:565-1712944800-1712955600@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF Lunenburg - Special Screening of In the Quiet and the Dark
DESCRIPTION:Join the SOOF Lunenburg team on Friday\, April 12th for a special screening Nance Ackerman’s In the Quiet and the Dark\, a 50 minute film which details the decline of Eastern Hemlock trees in Nova Scotia due to the rapid spread of the woolly adelgid.  The film’s director Nance Ackerman and forest ecologist Donna Crossland will join us for the evening.  \n\nSelect dinner menu available from 6pm-7pm (first come first served)\nShort presentation from Save Our Old Forests following dinner\nScreening of the featured film\n\nRegister for screening and talk:   sooflunenburgcounty@gmail.com \n \n 
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-lunenburg-special-screening-of-in-the-quiet-and-the-dark/
LOCATION:Chicory Blue General Store\, 27 School Rd\, Blockhouse\, Nova Scotia\, B0J 1E0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T024933
CREATED:20240405T155221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T155221Z
UID:578-1712401200-1712412000@saveouroldforests.ca
SUMMARY:SOOF @ Seedy Saturday - Amherst
DESCRIPTION:If you’re at Seedy Saturday in Amherst on Saturday\, April 6 be sure to stop by the Save Our Old Forests and Don’t Spray Cumberland County table! Have a chat and learn how these two groups are working to save and protect our health and our forests. It will be a great time to swap for seeds\, grab a coffee and pastry from the Angry Alpaca and sign the Cumberland County SOOF petition! Plus there’s a door prize raffle in support of The Amherst Food Bank!
URL:https://saveouroldforests.ca/event/soof-seedy-saturday-amherst/
LOCATION:5 Ratchfor Avenue\, 5 Ratchford Street\, Amherst\, Nova Scotia\, B4H 3A7
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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