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The K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre and Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens are pleased to announce we are the newest conservation partners in the Center for Plant Conservation Network. The Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) is a North American network with 85 institutional...
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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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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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October 15th saw a group of scientists and practitioners come together to discuss the health of Nova Scotia’s Lakes, co-hosted by Dr. Nick Hill of the Southwest Nova Biosphere and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre. The event focused on the lakes of the province’s southwestern...
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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...
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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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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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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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The Ducks Unlimited Canada Acadia University Campus Club and the K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre recently hosted a unique and educational seabird dissection event, offering undergraduate students the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning. Led by Mark Maddox, Ruby Schweighardt, and Asha...
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