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We are a federation of natural history societies and other environmental groups in Nova Scotia. As a registered charity, we operate to support networking, research, education, and advocacy initiatives for nature.
The Eastern Hemlock tree is a cornerstone species in the Wabanaki-Acadian forest but is threatened in Nova Scotia by the invasive Woolly Adelgid. Help us raise funds for treatments on private lands in Nova Scotia, and maintain our native biodiversity for the next generation.
In 2021, the province renewed its commitment to nature with a promise to protect a total of 20% of Nova Scotia's public lands by 2030. Help us Make Room for Nature by asking government to designate all pending protected areas in the current Parks and Protected Areas Plan.
NatureNS is a member of the Bird Friendly Halifax coalition, a group of bird-loving environmental organizations, researchers, and private citizens working to make HRM an officially recognized Bird Friendly City. Join us!
In 2022, you helped us raise funds for critical moose research addressing outstanding needs detailed in the 2021 Recovery Plan. Help us continue this work into 2024. We need to reach $20,000 by March.
The State of Nature Report profiles the big nature issues Nova Scotia faced over 2022 and outlines things you can do to take action, now and into 2023. From Species At Risk to Ecological Forestry to Engaging the Next Generation of Nature Leaders. Check it out!
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Nature Nova Scotia Celebrates New Nature Agreement
We are very happy to see the Canada-Nova Scotia Nature Agreement announced on Tuesday, including $28.5 million in funding from the federal government so Nova Scotia can protect 82,500 hectares
Recovery Planning for Black Ash: An Update on the Species At Risk Featured in the 2020 Lands & Forestry Judicial Review
Ash species compared. For a good comparison chart, see: https://www.uwgb.edu/biodiversity-old/herbarium/trees/Fraxinus_comparison01.htm The black ash tree (Wisqoq / Frêne noir / Uinnseann duhb) is a long-lived, slow-growing hardwood native to the Wabanaki-Acadian
We’re Hiring! Education & Outreach Programs Assistant
Join our team! We’re hiring for a term Education and Outreach Programs Assistant, starting in November and concluding at the end of March 2023 with the possibility of extension pending