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News & Events – Page 6

  • December 2, 2022
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    Our beautiful Balsam fir tree is up in the lobby! Stop by and view the festive ornaments made by our volunteers using natural materials.

  • November 18, 2022
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    Detecting the Spread of Invasive Mosquitoes and Disease Potential in Nova Scotia

    Taylor Swanburg, MSc candidate, 2023, is surveying mosquito species in Nova Scotia to give insight into current and projected disease landscape of the province. Taylor says, “with over 20 years since the last survey of mosquitos, we do not know what species...

  • November 3, 2022
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    Acadia Seed Bank reaches new milestone

    The Acadia Seed Bank at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre has just reached an impressive milestone: 500 seed collections! One collection represents hundreds if not thousands of seeds from one location at one time. At 500 collections and growing, it’s easy...

  • October 28, 2022
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    You’re invited to Connect with Nature during a Walk of Discovery and Reciprocity.

    Spend a Sunday afternoon engaging with the Wapna’ki/Acadian Forest region, appreciating its beauty and allowing nature to awaken your senses. Come learn about what you can do for nature and what nature can do for you. The Acadia Community Development students organizing...

  • October 7, 2022
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    Beaubassin Student Research Workshop

    This past weekend, a group of 11 second and third year Acadia students had the opportunity to experience Beaubassin and learn about field research opportunities in biology and environmental science.  Beaubassin Research Station is located on the dykelands at the border between...

  • October 3, 2022
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    Acadia University and K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre announce Arthur L. Irving Scholarship recipients

    Acadia University and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre are pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of the Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholarship. This year’s recipients are Karen Brookman, Jaclyn Delahunt, Anna Lukeman, Rowan Norrad and Eve Pole.  The Arthur L....

  • September 6, 2022
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    Discover the Natural Balance

    You’re invited to an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the K. C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. Spend the evening with a small group discovering the secret spaces at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre. You will...

  • September 1, 2022
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    Dr. Nelson O’Driscoll Wins Prestigious Visionary Award

    Dr. O’Driscoll has been presented with a Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment 2022 Visionary Award. This award annually recognizes up to two individuals, businesses or organizations that border the Gulf of Maine. The Visionary Award recognizes “innovation, creativity, and...

  • August 18, 2022
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    First Annual K.C. Irving Centre Summer Student Research Seminar

    On August 17th students, professors and staff gathered to celebrate student research over the summer term. The Irving Centre is home to several research labs and the interdisciplinary nature of the science that occurs in the Centre was highlighted through the presentations....

  • July 21, 2022
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    Garden Biodiversity Workshop

    On July 27th, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, Samuel Jean, Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens Conservation and Education Technician will be leading a garden biodiversity workshop at the Acadia Community Farm with the help of Kathrynn Ashworth, Acadia Community Farm Coordinator, and Rachel...

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