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Students and staff are on a roll in the E.C. Smith Herbarium! This fall, a reorganization effort was completed to properly integrate over 5000 bryophyte specimens into the Herbarium, which is part of the Irving Biodiversity Collection at Acadia University. Students Mason...
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The Beaubassin Research Station hosted an enthusiastic group of second year students during the last weekend of September 2026. There is a strong record of collaborative environmental and historical research at the Beaubassin Research Station, which was established in 2009 through the...
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Acadia University and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre selected three incoming undergraduate students as Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholars in 2026. The scholarship, valued at $80 000 over four years, is among the most prestigious in Canada. It is awarded to...
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The K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens are pleased to announce we are the newest conservation partners in the Center for Plant Conservation Network. The Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) is a North American network with 85 institutional...
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A new peer reviewed paper featuring research conducted at Beaubassin Research Station was just published in the Journal of Wetlands Ecology and Management. Paper first author is Kiirsti Owen, who completed her PhD research at Beaubassin while part of Acadia’s Mallory Lab. Kiirsti studied how wetland bird communities...
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May 21 and 22, 2026 — Acadia University proudly hosted the annual Nova Scotia Envirothon, welcoming ten high school teams from across the province to compete for the 2026 provincial title. This hands-on environmental science competition continues to cultivate curiosity, critical thinking,...
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Karen Brookman (BScH Geology) is convocating this week and after walking across the stage, is walking directly into a job in her field. Her role isn’t completely new to her, she is returning to a job as Geologist in Training at Bayside...
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STUDENTS Are you looking for volunteer experience in ENVS or BIO this spring? We need help surveying queen bumble bees – Sundays from May to 1st week of June We’re looking for student volunteers to help survey queen bumble bees during their...
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This week marks the last week of classes in the Winter 2026 semester, and it also marks a special milestone for Dr. David Kristie, who recently delivered a guest lecture in Plant Growth and Development (BIOL3243) — his 40th year contributing to...
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This week marks an important milestone in the creation of a HWA Biocontrol Facility at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre through the work of Dr. Kirk Hillier and team. The facility received certification from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for biocontainment research. The facility officially meets federal...
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