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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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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...
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The K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens join Acadia in mourning the passing of Arthur L. Irving. An integral part of the Acadia University Family, he will be deeply missed. Arthur cared for Acadia, and leaves a legacy...
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Weekends have recently seen a lot of activity in one of our labs at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre. The Ducks Unlimited Canada Acadia University Campus Club hosted a Seabird Dissection Workshop enabling students to gain hands on skills in environmental...
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The Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia (CTCNS) represents over 300 Christmas tree growers who manage approximately 15,000 acres, primarily of Balsam fir. The CTCNS is committed to an active climate change adaptation strategy that includes the development and production of Balsam...
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Alain Belliveau, Irving Biodiversity Collections Manager for the E.C. Smith Herbarium and Acadia Seed Bank, is offering an exciting new course this fall semester about Native Flora in the Wapna’ki/Acadian Forest Region. Students can expect to learn about the ecology of the...
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