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May 21 and 22, 2026 — Acadia University proudly hosted the annual Nova Scotia Envirothon, welcoming ten high school teams from across the province to compete for the 2026 provincial title. This hands-on environmental science competition continues to cultivate curiosity, critical thinking,...
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Karen Brookman (BScH Geology) is convocating this week and after walking across the stage, is walking directly into a job in her field. Her role isn’t completely new to her, she is returning to a job as Geologist in Training at Bayside...
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STUDENTS Are you looking for volunteer experience in ENVS or BIO this spring? We need help surveying queen bumble bees – Sundays from May to 1st week of June We’re looking for student volunteers to help survey queen bumble bees during their...
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This week marks the last week of classes in the Winter 2026 semester, and it also marks a special milestone for Dr. David Kristie, who recently delivered a guest lecture in Plant Growth and Development (BIOL3243) — his 40th year contributing to...
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This week marks an important milestone in the creation of a HWA Biocontrol Facility at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre through the work of Dr. Kirk Hillier and team. The facility received certification from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for biocontainment research. The facility officially meets federal...
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GROW WITH US K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre & Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens Student Native Plant Conservationist May – August 2026 (16 weeks) $17.5/hour The K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre is a unique educational centre where learning, research, and community come together...
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A recent visit to the Millennium Seed Bank in Wakehurst, United Kingdom, offered the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre valuable insights into global seed conservation practices. Our research associate Alison Purcell had the opportunity to visit the Millennium Seed Bank, part of Kew Gardens, and known...
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The Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens is the perfect space for Acadia University students to learn hands-on about the natural world and our place within it. More than a repository of plants, it is an outdoor classroom where learning and research take place....
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Recently there was cause for celebration in the E.C. Smith Herbarium, part of the Irving Biodiversity Collection at Acadia University. Thanks to the dedication of researchers in Dr. Zoë Migicovsky’s lab (Biology) nearly 7000 backlogged herbarium specimens have been inventoried for integration...
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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...
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