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January 2025 marked the publication of Wetland Restoration for Endangered Species Recovery: A Multidisciplinary Case Study of Big Meadow Bog, Brier Island, Nova Scotia, an academic book detailing efforts to restore the habitat of the endangered Eastern Mountain Avens (Geum peckii) and research...
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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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The Annapolis Valley Sand Barrens are a unique and highly threatened ecosystem located primarily in Southwestern Nova Scotia. These sandy ecosystems, illustrated by a lack of trees and dominated by low-lying shrubs, are home to many important plant species, some of which...
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The interview can be heard at the following link: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-63/clip/16105037 https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-63/clip/16105037
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Dr. Zoe Panchen, led exciting research this past summer at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, focusing on monitoring pollinators and native plants as indicators of climate change. Two research students in her lab, Taya Lucas-Desmond and Savanna Francis, spent the summer diligently...
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Acadia University and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre have selected two incoming undergraduate students as Arthur L. Irving Family Foundation Scholars in 2024. The scholarship, valued at $60,000 over four years, is among the most prestigious in Canada. It is awarded...
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Horticulture staff at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens, with the help of volunteers from the Friends of the Acadian Forest Society are working with Noggins Corner Farm to develop a low cost, simple ‘Native Plant Pollinator Package’ to help attract pollinators to agricultural...
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On May 9 and 10 the Nova Scotia Envirothon took place at Acadia University. The K.C. Irving Centre is thrilled to have hosted a successful event this year. 10 teams of high school students participated. A huge congratulations to this year’s provincial...
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The K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens join Acadia in mourning the passing of Arthur L. Irving. An integral part of the Acadia University Family, he will be deeply missed. Arthur cared for Acadia, and leaves a legacy...
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE THIS SUMMER – HELP SUPPORT BIODIVERSITY AND PLANT CONSERVATION Student Living Collections Assistant, K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre & Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens May – August 2023 (16 weeks) 35 hours/week, $17/hour The K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre is...
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