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You’re invited to a cozy evening of caroling, ornament making, storytelling and tree trimming. Enjoy complementary hot apple cider, hot chocolate and gingerbread cake while helping us decorate the tree in the Lobby of the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre. Monday Dec...
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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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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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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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The benefits of spending time outside are numerous. On Friday June 13, counsellors and faculty affiliated with the Red Spruce Mental Health Centre, along with current students and graduates of Acadia’s M.Ed. in Counselling program, learned more about outdoor-based therapy methods. This...
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An Invitation to Connect: Discovering Botanical Medicine at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens If you’ve ever wandered through the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens and wondered what stories the plants might tell, this is your chance to listen. New this summer, Botanical Medicine...
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May 29–30, 2025 — Acadia University proudly hosted the annual Nova Scotia Envirothon, welcoming ten high school teams from across the province to compete for the 2025 provincial title. This hands-on environmental science competition continues to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. What is Envirothon?...
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