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Introduction to the Night Sky – All Day Course The Blomidon Naturalist Society and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens are excited to co-host a full day course in the classroom and under the stars. Sunday November 23, 1-8pm Come learn about the wonders...
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October 15th saw a group of scientists and practitioners come together to discuss the health of Nova Scotia’s Lakes, co-hosted by Dr. Nick Hill of the Southwest Nova Biosphere and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre. The event focused on the lakes of the province’s southwestern...
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The Red Spruce Mental Health Centre is offering nature-based workshops in support of wellness and connection with nature and others weekly at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens this fall. Sessions facilitated by Acadia University Masters of Education Counselling Students Stephanie and Allie....
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The K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens are pleased to announce a leadership change with the appointment of Dr. Mark Mallory as our new Director of Research, succeeding Dr. Ian Spooner, who concludes his six-year term in the...
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The Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens were featured on a recent episode of Wild Nova Scotia, produced by Firefly Digital Media for Eastlink Community TV. The full episode, linked above, is available free on YouTube until January 2026. The Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens...
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Thursday October 9, 2025 6:30pm – 8pm Lecture / Seminar Wheelchair Accessible FREE ALL WELCOME K. C. Irving Centre Auditorium Join us for a fun and educational talk on native bees of Nova Scotia. Bee expert and Landscape Ecologist Steve Javorek of Agriculture...
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Acadia University and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre have selected three incoming undergraduate students as Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholars in 2025. The scholarship, valued at $80,000 over four years, is among the most prestigious in Canada. It is awarded...
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Native Bees of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia has over 200 species of native bees. We even have a bee that exists in this province and nowhere else in the world. The Sable Island Sweat Bee is a tiny native bee that is...
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PEMSIK MAQA’TASIKL ANKO’TMU’KL & HARRIET IRVING BOTANICAL GARDENS invite you to a FREE full moon event. Gather with us to celebrate the ‘Birds Shedding Feather Moon’, a time that traditionally marked the July full moon and is known as Peskewiku’s (bes-gay-we-goos) in...
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Monthly Bee Walks at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens Join us at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens to learn about the fascinating lives of native bees! Bee Walk Dates: Space is limited, please secure your spot by sending us an email at:...
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