• Acadia Lifelong Learning and the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens are pleased to present a new course this winter Gardening for People and the Planet Discover the wild flora of the Wapna’ki Forest. Explore folklore, history, and horticulture of a group of diverse...

  • Today the K.C. Irving Centre was bustling as we decorated our balsam fir tree. Our Friends of the Acadian Forest volunteer group was the lead in decorating the tree, and they also brought festive cheer with decorated cookies to share! Dr. Zoë...

  • The Annapolis Valley Sand Barrens are a unique and highly threatened ecosystem located primarily in Southwestern Nova Scotia. These sandy ecosystems, illustrated by a lack of trees and dominated by low-lying shrubs, are home to many important plant species, some of which...

  • We’re excited to be partnering with the Terranaut Club to host a fun day of plant conservation exploration for girls+ aged 9-12 August 6th at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. For more details see below poster and sign up today! https://terranautclub.com/summer-workshops-events/ Terranaut...

  • Summer has arrived! It’s a great time to get outside and explore. Join us at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens to learn about native plant gardening throughout the season. We will be offering free monthly walks, each focusing on a different topic....

  • Horticulture staff at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, with the help of volunteers from the Friends of the Acadian Forest Society are working with Noggins Corner Farm to develop a low cost, simple ‘Native Plant Pollinator Package’ to help attract pollinators to agricultural...

  • a large group of high school students in green Envirohton t-shirts standing together on a staircase

    On May 9 and 10 the Nova Scotia Envirothon took place at Acadia University. The K.C. Irving Centre is thrilled to have hosted a successful event this year.  10 teams of high school students participated. A huge congratulations to this year’s provincial...