Objectives: With temperatures warming, we expect to see that some species will shift their flowering times to earlier in the year. Species that are able to shift their flowering times in line with climate change are thought to be less at risk from climate...
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.
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.
Ellie is a 2020 graduate of Horton High School in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. From a young age, she developed a deep love for the natural world, spending much of her formative years paddling, hiking, camping and sailing along the East Coast. After graduation she...
Davin Macaskill is a 2025 graduate from Tantramar Regional High School, Sackville, New Brunswick. He grew up with a deep appreciation for nature, and developed an interest in birds and wildlife photography. His photography interest further developed during COIVD, when he used his extra...
Becca Cook is a 2025 partial IB graduate from Cobequid Educational Center (CEC) in Truro, NS. She is a strong advocate for the environment and is passionate about youth environmental education. She says “I grew up being in nature, I have immersed myself...
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...
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,...
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...
Community Development with Environmental Sustainability Studies (BCD)
Juliet is a 2023 graduate from Cole Harbour District High School in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. As a strong advocate for social justice and inclusion within environmental education and recreation, Juliet has completed over 550 hours in community service throughout the past two...
Carmen is 2023 graduate from Horton High School, Wolfville, Nova Scotia. A talented musician, social justice advocate, and proponent of innovative technology, Carmen brings a multi-disciplinary approach to her life and work. Carmen’s interests lie in the intersections of health, social justice,...
Maggie is a 2023 graduate from Horton High School and is from Kentville, Nova Scotia. As an accomplished academic and high-level athlete, Maggie has dedication and tenacity in spades. As a triathlete and swimmer, Maggie has competed across the United States and...
Karen Brookman is a 2022 graduate from Sydney Academy in Sydney, Nova Scotia. With a keen love for learning, Karen focused on a diverse mixture of science and arts courses throughout high school and graduated with an International Baccalaureate Certificate in Higher...
Jaclyn Delahunt from Cookstown, Ontario is a 2022 graduate from Bradford District High School. Jaclyn played League 1 Reserve Soccer for Richmond Hill and is looking forward to joining the Acadia Axe Women’s soccer team this fall. In the past year, Jaclyn...
Anna Lukeman is from Port Williams, Nova Scotia and is a 2022 graduate from the IB program at Horton High School. Anna has been a dedicated ballet dancer at Cadance Academy for 12 years, performing annually in the Cadance Nutcracker Show and...
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