A Natural Balance
for a Natural World

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Welcome to the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and
Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens

About

Here, science meets the natural world.

And people meet people. We exchange ideas, experience community, and absorb the natural beauty that surrounds us.

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Research

Investigate the
Natural World

We’re inspired by knowledge – in listening to and learning from one another.

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Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens

At home in the garden.

Explore the botany and beauty of the Acadian Forest Region

Experience the Centre

Medicinal and Food Garden

A living lab of rich history and story telling – exploring the evolving role of plants in our own evolution.

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The Conservatory

The Conservatory brings native plants of the Acadian Forest Region indoors to a single climate-controlled environment, allowing visitors to experience the Acadian Forest even when the region is blanketed in snow.

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Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholarships at Acadia University

A gift inspired by a lifelong commitment to students, to inspiring dreams and passions to make this world a better place.

As a young adult in a rapidly changing world, you feel the call to action to preserve and learn from our environment for future generations.
You also understand the effort it will take.
Acadia University has the people, passion and facilities to support you in this, your life’s work.

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Victoria

Biology (BSc)

Victoria Mellish is a 2024 French immersion graduate from Montague Regional High School, Prince Edward Island. Victoria grew up learning the importance of community work, sustainable practices and taking initiative through involvement in the 4-H program, volunteering with the PEI based NGO Farmers...

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Sappho

Community Development and Music (BCD)

Sappho Thompson is a 2024 IB graduate from Cobequid Educational Centre (CEC) and is from Truro, NS. Sappho is a strong advocate for the interdisciplinary nature of environmental studies, and including diverse voices in the fight against climate change. A lifelong musician,...

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Kirsten

Environmental Science (BSc)

Kirsten Gallant is a 2023 French immersion graduate from Charlottetown Rural High School, Prince Edward Island. Kirsten strongly believes in the power of environmental science to find solutions to the environmental challenges that her community faces. As an accomplished athlete, Kirsten competed...

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If You’re Committed to the Natural World,
We’re Committed to You.

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