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  • October 9, 2025
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    Research Director Appointment at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens 

    The K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens are pleased to announce a leadership change with the appointment of Dr. Mark Mallory as our new Director of Research, succeeding Dr. Ian Spooner, who concludes his six-year term in the...

  • September 23, 2025
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    Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens Featured on Wild Nova Scotia

    The Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens were featured on a recent episode of Wild Nova Scotia, produced by Firefly Digital Media for Eastlink Community TV. The full episode, linked above, is available free on YouTube until January 2026. The Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens...

  • September 10, 2025
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    Acadia University and K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre announce three new Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholarship Recipients  

    Acadia University and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre have selected three incoming undergraduate students as Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholars in 2025.    The scholarship, valued at $80,000 over four years, is among the most prestigious in Canada. It is awarded...

  • September 5, 2025
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    Bee Talk and Brochure

    Native Bees of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia has over 200 species of native bees. We even have a bee that exists in this province and nowhere else in the world. The Sable Island Sweat Bee is a tiny native bee that is...

  • June 23, 2025
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    Acadia University partners with Red Spruce Mental Health Centre to offer Outdoor-Based Therapy training at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens 

    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...

  • June 11, 2025
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    Acadia Environmental Science Student Shares Mercury Research on the Global Stage

    MSc Environmental Science student Gretchen McPhail recently represented Acadia University at the SETAC (Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry) Europe 35th Annual Meeting in Vienna, Austria. Held annually, the SETAC Europe conference brings together thousands of scientists, researchers, and environmental professionals from...

  • June 4, 2025
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    Nova Scotia Envirothon 2025

    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?...

  • May 13, 2025
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    Remembering Mr. Arthur Irving  

    Reflecting on the legacy and values of Mr. Arthur Irving  Today marks one year since the passing of Mr. Arthur Irving, a remarkable man who lived his values of compassion, tenacity, education and environmentalism every day.   As an Acadia community our hearts...

  • April 28, 2025
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    Beyond the Books: Irving Scholar Rowan Norrad’s Impactful Year

    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...

  • April 1, 2025
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    Halifax Seed Collaboration: New Native Plant Seed Packages

    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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