2024 Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council Annual Forum
In-person & Virtual Event For more information about this event, contact info@nsinvasives.ca Download the Agenda here
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Bedford Institute of Oceanography
Guided Invasive Species Walk – Yarmouth
Rail Trail Parking Lot across from 16 Prospect Street, YarmouthJoin the Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council and Southwest Nova Biosphere Region for a guided walk in Yarmouth! On this walk, you will learn how to identify, manage, and report common invasive species in the area. Focus will be on Himalayan Blackberry (Rubus bifrons), a species recently discovered in Yarmouth that is a significant threat to biodiversity […]
HortEast Conference & Trade Show
Zatzman Sportsplex 110 Wyse Road, Dartmouth, Nova ScotiaAtlantic Canada's top horticultural conference and trade show! Stop by the NSISC trade show booth:Tuesday, November 25 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pmWednesday, November 26 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm NSISC Terrestrial Project Coordinator, Hughstin Grimshaw-Surette, will also be presenting on our Grow Me Instead guidebook! Attend his presentation on Wednesday, November 26 at […]
Nova Scotia Invasive Species Forum 2026
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances with the venue, the 2026 Nova Scotia Invasive Species Forum will now be fully virtual. Thank you for your understanding! Learn the latest about invasive species management and new emerging invasive threats to Nova Scotia ecosystems and economy. Join us at the Fifth Annual Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council […]
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Atlantic Outdoor Sports & RV Show
Halifax Exhibition Centre 200 Prospect Road, GoodwoodThe largest gathering of outdoor enthusiasts in Atlantic Canada! Stop by the NSISC booth to learn how you can prevent the spread of invasive species and protect the outdoor spaces and activities you love. HoursFriday, March 13 10:00 - 8:00 pmSaturday, March 14 10:00 am - 8:00 pmSunday, March 15 10:00 am - 5:00 pm […]
Migratory Bird Day Celebration: Bird Country Film Screening
NSCC Ivany Campus 80 Mawio'mi Place, DartmouthCelebrate World Migratory Bird Day with the Bird Friendly Halifax coalition!Join us on May 9th for an evening of bird science, conservation, and community. Explore bird-focused booths and interactive displays featuring local organizations, researchers, and citizen science projects starting at 5 PM.At 6 PM, watch Bird Country, a 53-minute film highlighting bird research across Nova […]
Sackville Waters Awareness Day Fish Release
Sackville Kinsman Park 71 First Lake Drive, Lower Sackville, Nova ScotiaThe Sackville Lions Club invites you to this family-friendly event at the Kinsmen Beach Park highlighting the environmental and educational importance of caring for our lake and the surrounding area! Activities include draws and prizes, face painting, a barbecue, guest speakers, educational booths, live music, and more! Kids that attend will also be able to […]
Acadia Native Plant Sale
Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens 32 University Avenue, Wolfville, Nova ScotiaPurchase native perennials lovingly propagated by the Friends of the Acadian Forest Volunteer Society from seed collected in the wild and from the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens and from other local plant nurseries. Plus, learn how you can better care for local ecosystems from organizations including the Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council, Blomidon Naturalists Society, […]
Kentville World Environment Day
Miner's Marsh Barclay Street, Kentville, Nova ScotiaJoin the Town of Kentville at Miner's Marsh and Oakdene Park to celebrate World Environment Day! Activities for all ages including educational workshops & tours, plant giveaways, info booths, and E-vehicle & E-bike test drives. The NSISC will be leading invasive plant tours around Miner's Marsh at 1:15 PM and 2:15 PM! Registration is required.Miner's […]
Annapolis River Festival
Jubilee Park 228 Granville Street, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, CanadaThe Festival is a fun-filled day open to everyone, celebrating the environmental, historical, cultural, and recreational values of the Annapolis River. Activities include:- Food and beverage tent- Skills Village- Farming, livestock, and life skills with Clarence 4H- Live music- Education Corner (where you'll find the NSISC!)- Bouncy castle- Dragon boat races- And so much more! […]
Mahone Bay Guided Walk
Mahone Bay & District Fire Department 41 Hawthorn Road, Mahone Bay, NSJoin us for an afternoon stroll to learn about invasive species with the Town of Mahone Bay! Featuring Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, Multiflora Rose, and more. We will meet at the Fire Hall (41 Hawthorn Rd) then spend about 2 hours walking through the Jubilee Woods and Bay-to-Bay Trail. Fill out the form to let us […]
Dog-Strangling Vine Weed Pull – Kentville
Sesame Street 1085 Sesame St, Kentville, NSRescheduled for Wednesday, August 12th, due to high temperatures. Rain date: Thursday, August 13th. Join us on Sesame Street in Kentville to help remove Dog-Strangling Vine; a highly invasive plant that threatens the endangered Monarch Butterfly! Drop in any time between 10AM and 3PM and stay for as little or as long as you'd like! […]
