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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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We’re excited to be co-hosting a BIRDING BY EAR workshop with Blomidon Naturalists Society. Saturday, June 28. $60 for this fun, full day event. Space is limited, register today to learn more about the beautiful language of birds. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1n7855X7hNAWypFnTnH1JXU4wByWZ2FIaaFheZ-qtwYs/edit Registration link. Or visit https://blomidonnaturalists.ca/
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Our volunteers and staff are busy getting ready for this year’s Native Plant Sale. Mark your calendar for Saturday June 7, 9am – 12pm. This treasured annual event has been taking place for over 20 years and is a collaborative effort between...
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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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Acadia Lifelong Learning and the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens are pleased to present a new course this winter Gardening for People and the Planet Discover the wild flora of the Wapna’ki Forest. Explore folklore, history, and horticulture of a group of diverse...
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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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