Save The Mainland Moose
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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.
Shorebirds have declined in Canada by over 40% since the 1970s, according to the latest State of Canada’s Birds Report. Habitat loss and disturbance at breeding and nesting sites are to blame, with beach environments particularly impacted by human activities. But we can help! Take the Plover Pledge, show us how you're being a Shorebird Steward this summer, and we'll send you some birdy goodies AND enter you into our Shorebird Steward Grand Prize draw!
Help us mount a defence against the Houston government's attack on science, sustainable natural resources, and democracy. Join us at an event, learn how to take action, and take a stand!
Locals fought to save West Mabou Beach Provincial Park from privatization and no one will soon forget the movement that was necessary to save Owls Head Provincial Park from a secret backroom deal. How many times must concerned citizens fight the same fight?
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 and 2023, you helped us raise funds for moose research and allowed us to secure matching support in grants. Our work is addressing outstanding needs detailed in the 2021 Mainland Moose Recovery Plan. Help us continue this work into 2024 by donating today.
The State of Nature Report profiles the big nature issues Nova Scotia faced over 2023 and outlines things you can do to take action From species at risk to old forests to coasts and more. Our next State of Nature Report is planned for December 2025. Stay tuned!
Halifax Pride Birding Walk
Let’s Get Up Early, for Pride and Birds!Join us for a morning Pride birding walk at Shubie Park in Dartmouth on Thursday, July 24th from 7:30–8:30 AM. All ages are welcome. This will be a slow-paced walk. While we can’t guarantee bird sightings, forest birding is often more about listening than seeing, so come prepared […]
Guysborough Mainland Moose Guided Hike
Explore Moose Country with us and St. Mary’s River Association on July 31st for a guided hike through historical mainland moose habitat along the Guysborough Nature Trail. We’ll start with a short talk about our ongoing moose conservation work, then hit the trail to learn how to identify moose tracks, scat, and browse — and maybe even […]
Cole Harbour Saltmarsh Wetland Appreciation Day
Join us and friends at Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Cole Harbour Parks and Trails Association, August 7th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Salt Marsh Trail for a basics of coastal birding workshop in celebration of Wetlands Appreciation Week! Wetlands Appreciation Week is a collaborative initiative of several Nova Scotian eNGOs, municipalities, […]
What We Heard from the 2024-2025 Mainland Moose Public Knowledge Survey
In 2024 and early 2025, we hosted a series of workshops, guided hikes, and and an online public knowledge survey seeking information from Nova Scotians about their local wild spaces
What Do We Know About Nova Scotia’s Black Bear Population?
by NatureNS Executive Director, Becky Parker Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Bears are a hot topic right now in Nova Scotia, in part, because the last few years have seen particularly
Nature Nova Scotia to Premier Houston: On Intention to Expand Unsustainable Natural Resources Industries & Dismissal of Expert Opinion
In late January, Premier Houston revealed a new intention to re-open long banned natural resource exploitation activities, citing pressures from potential American tariff, and described opposition to such activities as