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On bathing in the water and in the forest at Sandy Lake – in March! 26Mar2021
A couple of days ago, I had to “get away from it all” so I went to walk and just relax in my favourite hardwoods on the big drumlin on the east side of Sandy Lake. I had expected that … Continue reading
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Webinar on Sandy Lake area Feb 23, 2021 7-8pm
Go to Nova Scotia Environmental Network Facebook Page View Archived Webinar on YouTube
Nov 6, 2020: “Let’s resolve unfinished business by finally protecting Sandy Lake and Sackville River”
Use this webform to tell city councilors we need an expanded park. From the Sandy Lake-Sackville River regional Park Coalition: Help us expand the existing park to protect this irreplaceable natural area. Time is running out.
New report on Avian & Species at Risk Surveys identifies key habitat & wildlife corridors on lands by Sandy Lake under development pressure
In March 2020, the Natural Wonders Consulting Firm (NWCF) submitted their report on Avian & Species at Risk Surveys of the proposed Sandy Lake – Sackville River Regional Park to the Sandy Lake Conservation Association. On May 1, 2020, the … Continue reading
Earth Day Webinar with EAC will highlight Sandy Lake & Environs, amongst other wild areas in Halifax
It will stream live on Facebook on Wed. April 22, 2020 from 1pm to 3pm UPDATE Apr 23, 2020: The webinar (minus the first 10 min) is archived on the EAC Facebook Page ———– Message just received: EAC is hosting … Continue reading
Ecology Action Centre asks supporters to send Sandy Lake Valentine
From EAC Sandy Lake and the Sackville River is a popular nature space just outside of Halifax’s urban centre. It’s home to Atlantic Salmon, endangered Wood Turtles, lichens and moss nestled among some of Nova Scotia’s scant remaining old-growth forests. … Continue reading
In a nutshell: why we need to protect lands on the west side of Sandy Lake
We already have ~1000 acres protected, most of it on the east side of Sandy Lake. So why did Walter Regan ask at the Dec 6, 2018 presentation: “Why do we need those lands on the west side?” ( I … Continue reading
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Halifax Green Network Plan goes to Regional Council soon
The Halifax Green Network Plan, under development since 2014, was released on June 21, 2018 and on June 19 went to the Community Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee (see Agenda) wherein Walter R’s words, “it passed with flying colours”. … Continue reading
Pamphlet promotes formation of Sandy Lake Regional Park for Halifax
The organizing committee for the Sandy Lake Regional Park Coalition has produced a colourful, fact-filled, four page pamphlet promoting formation of a Sandy Lake Regional Park for Halifax. The pamphlet outlines the history of the proposal for a Sandy Lake … Continue reading
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