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  • July 15, 2026
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    K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre accepted as Conservation Partners with the Center for Plant Conservation

    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...

  • June 10, 2026
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    New Scientific Paper Highlighting Beaubassin Research Station

    A new peer reviewed paper featuring research conducted at Beaubassin Research Station was just published in the Journal of Wetlands Ecology and Management.  Paper first author is Kiirsti Owen, who completed her PhD research at Beaubassin while part of Acadia’s Mallory Lab. Kiirsti studied how wetland bird communities...

  • April 29, 2026
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    Seeking Volunteers for Queen Bee Surveys

    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...

  • April 10, 2026
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    Milestone: 40 years of Lectures

    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...

  • March 27, 2026
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    CFIA approval for Acadia’s HWA Biocontrol facility led by Dr. Kirk Hillier at the K.C. Irving Centre 

    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...

  • February 11, 2026
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    Irving Centre Staff Visits Global Leader in Seed Banking, Kew Millennium Seed Bank 

    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...

  • October 18, 2025
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    Nova Scotia Lake Health Workshop Brings Experts Together to Protect Freshwater Ecosystems

    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...

  • 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 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...

  • 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...

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