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Irving Scholar Rowan Norrad has just wrapped up a busy year- and his activities go well beyond a full course load! Rowan just completed his third year in a Bachelor of Environmental Science at Acadia, and found time to balance several other...
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Support the environment and student research with a limited-edition seed purchase Maritimers are increasingly seeking out local, sustainable food and products, and it feels more important than ever to grow local. Native plants play a crucial role in supporting pollinators, improving biodiversity, and maintaining...
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Sappho Thompson and Rowan Norrad are returning from the National Environmental Youth Changemakers Summit feeling inspired and energized. Both were among the 75 Canadian youth selected to attend this prestigious event, held annually to bring together young leaders focused on environmental and...
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The Ducks Unlimited Canada Acadia University Campus Club and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre recently hosted a unique and educational seabird dissection event, offering undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning. Led by Mark Maddox, Ruby Schweighardt, and Asha...
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January 2025 marked the publication of Wetland Restoration for Endangered Species Recovery: A Multidisciplinary Case Study of Big Meadow Bog, Brier Island, Nova Scotia, an academic book detailing efforts to restore the habitat of the endangered Eastern Mountain Avens (Geum peckii) and research...
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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...
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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...
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The interview can be heard at the following link: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-63/clip/16105037 https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-63/clip/16105037
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Dr. Zoe Panchen, led exciting research this past summer at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, focusing on monitoring pollinators and native plants as indicators of climate change. Two research students in her lab, Taya Lucas-Desmond and Savanna Francis, spent the summer diligently...
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Acadia University and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre have selected two incoming undergraduate students as Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholars in 2024. The scholarship, valued at $60,000 over four years, is among the most prestigious in Canada. It is awarded...
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