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  • March 3, 2023
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    Cataloguing an Underrated Organism: Lichens in the E.C. Smith Herbarium

    There is no doubt that science has come a long way. We have discovered ways to sequence an entire human genome, we have identified around 1.2 million species on earth, and we have put people on the moon. However, when it comes...

  • Endangered Ram's Head Lady Slipper Orchid
    February 6, 2023
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    Protecting Biodiversity in the Climate Crisis: Propagation of the Endangered Ram’s Head Lady Slipper Orchid

    The adverse effects of climate change such as rising sea levels and an increase in extreme and unpredictable environmental events make headlines in the news almost daily. While increased media coverage on the impacts of climate change means that politicians, community leaders,...

  • A picture of Acadia students in the snow
    January 24, 2023
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    Hope and beauty in a winter garden. Our daily garden hours are dawn to dusk (weather permitting).

    February is a great time of the year to visit the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, especially on a sunny day! The garden in winter is a majestic space filled with active wildlife and plenty of hope. In winter, you can clearly see...

  • December 2, 2022
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    Our beautiful Balsam fir tree is up in the lobby! Stop by and view the festive ornaments made by our volunteers using natural materials.

  • November 18, 2022
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    Detecting the Spread of Invasive Mosquitoes and Disease Potential in Nova Scotia

    Taylor Swanburg, MSc candidate, 2023, is surveying mosquito species in Nova Scotia to give insight into current and projected disease landscape of the province. Taylor says, “with over 20 years since the last survey of mosquitos, we do not know what species...

  • November 3, 2022
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    Acadia Seed Bank reaches new milestone

    The Acadia Seed Bank at the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre has just reached an impressive milestone: 500 seed collections! One collection represents hundreds if not thousands of seeds from one location at one time. At 500 collections and growing, it’s easy...

  • October 7, 2022
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    Beaubassin Student Research Workshop

    This past weekend, a group of 11 second and third year Acadia students had the opportunity to experience Beaubassin and learn about field research opportunities in biology and environmental science.  Beaubassin Research Station is located on the dykelands at the border between...

  • October 3, 2022
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    Acadia University and K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre announce Arthur L. Irving Scholarship recipients

    Acadia University and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre are pleased to announce the 2022 recipients of the Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholarship. This year’s recipients are Karen Brookman, Jaclyn Delahunt, Anna Lukeman, Rowan Norrad and Eve Pole.  The Arthur L....

  • September 1, 2022
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    Dr. Nelson O’Driscoll Wins Prestigious Visionary Award

    Dr. O’Driscoll has been presented with a Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment 2022 Visionary Award. This award annually recognizes up to two individuals, businesses or organizations that border the Gulf of Maine. The Visionary Award recognizes “innovation, creativity, and...

  • July 20, 2022
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    Sending support to Ukrainian botanical gardens

    Ukraine has an extensive network of botanical gardens that are working hard to help preserve natural heritage, connect people to plants, increase biodiversity, conduct plant research and protect plant populations. Some of these gardens have been in operation since the 1800s and...

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