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SUMMARY:Acadia Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Purchase 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\, and more! \n\n\n\nProceeds from the sale of these plants go back to the non-profit society to support plant conservation and education projects at the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. \n\n\n\nHarriet Irving Botanical Gardens\, WolfvilleLarge lawn south of the Walled Garden (enter main gates and turn left)Saturday\, June 69AM – 12PM
URL:https://nsinvasives.ca/news-and-events/acadia-native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens\, 32 University Avenue\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia
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SUMMARY:Kentville World Environment Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Town of Kentville at Miner’s Marsh and Oakdene Park to celebrate World Environment Day! \n\n\n\nActivities for all ages including educational workshops & tours\, plant giveaways\, info booths\, and E-vehicle & E-bike test drives. \n\n\n\nThe NSISC will be leading invasive plant tours around Miner’s Marsh at 1:15 PM and 2:15 PM! Registration is required.Miner’s Marsh\, Barclay Street\, KentvilleOakdene Park\, 46 Campbell Road\, KentvilleSaturday\, June 6 (rain date: June 7)10AM – 3PM
URL:https://nsinvasives.ca/news-and-events/kentville-world-environment-day/
LOCATION:Miner’s Marsh\, Barclay Street\, Kentville\, Nova Scotia
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SUMMARY:Annapolis River Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Festival is a fun-filled day open to everyone\, celebrating the environmental\, historical\, cultural\, and recreational values of the Annapolis River. \n\n\n\nActivities 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! \n\n\n\nFestival admission is FREE!
URL:https://nsinvasives.ca/news-and-events/annapolis-river-festival/
LOCATION:Jubilee Park\, 228 Granville Street\, Bridgetown\, Nova Scotia\, B0S 1C0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Mahone Bay Guided Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon stroll to learn about invasive species with the Town of Mahone Bay! Featuring Hemlock Woolly Adelgid\, Multiflora Rose\, and more. \n\n\n\nWe will meet at the Fire Hall (41 Hawthorn Rd) then spend about 2 hours walking through the Jubilee Woods and Bay-to-Bay Trail. \n\n\n\nFill out the form to let us know you’ll be there!
URL:https://nsinvasives.ca/news-and-events/mahone-bay-guided-walk/
LOCATION:Mahone Bay & District Fire Department\, 41 Hawthorn Road\, Mahone Bay\, NS\, B0J 2E0
CATEGORIES:Guided Walk
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SUMMARY:Dog-Strangling Vine Weed Pull - Kentville
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled for Wednesday\, August 12th\, due to high temperatures. Rain date: Thursday\, August 13th. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Sesame Street in Kentville to help remove Dog-Strangling Vine; a highly invasive plant that threatens the endangered Monarch Butterfly! \n\n\n\nDrop in any time between 10AM and 3PM and stay for as little or as long as you’d like! Look for our truck (shown below) near 1085 Sesame St. and you will find us! Ample parking is available along the side of the road. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring:– Sturdy\, closed-toe shoes– Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty– Gardening gloves*– Trowel*– Water– Sunscreen*We have a limited quantity available to borrow \n\n\n\nPlease contact Hughstin@invasivescanada.ca to sign up to volunteer and ensure you receive any important information/updates prior to the event! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease note: There is no bathroom on site\, so please go ahead of time!
URL:https://nsinvasives.ca/news-and-events/dog-strangling-vine-weed-pull/
LOCATION:Sesame Street\, 1085 Sesame St\, Kentville\, NS
CATEGORIES:Weed Pull
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SUMMARY:Duck Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park to celebrate Wetlands Appreciation Week and the 20th anniversary of the Ducks Unlimited Wetland Centre! \n\n\n\nRain or shine\, come out for a family-friendly day of wetland exploration featuring activities like critter dipping\, nest box building\, guided nature walks\, and more! Regular park admission applies. \n\n\n\nMore details to come. Check out their Facebook page to stay up-to-date on all upcoming events happening at the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park!
URL:https://nsinvasives.ca/news-and-events/duck-day/
LOCATION:Shubenacadie Wildlife Park\, 149 Creighton Road\, Shubenacadie\, NS\, B0N 2H0
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