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Getting to know Sandy Lake & Environs

Posted on July 2, 2018 by admin

Bedford Lions Sandy Lake Park was described in 2013 as an “unknown gem” even to many who live in Bedford. Perhaps the beach area is getting better known, but there’s lots more to explore. It’s hard to find maps, but … Continue reading →

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Pamphlet promotes formation of Sandy Lake Regional Park for Halifax

Posted on June 27, 2018 by admin

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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Halifax Green Network Plan released June 21, 2018 looking good

Posted on June 25, 2018 by admin

The Final Draft of the The Halifax Green Network Plan, under development for several years, was released on June 21, 2018. The Halifax Green Network Plan (HGNP) was initiated in 2015 shortly after the adoption of the 2014 Regional Municipality … Continue reading →

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Searching for old beech amidst a magnificent drumlin forest on the Jack Lake lands

Posted on June 17, 2018 by admin

Every excursion I make into the Sandy Lake/Jack Lake lands (“Sandy Lake & Environs”) seems to offer a new gem. An excursion on June 1 was no exception. I had been intending to check out a drumlin northeast of Jack … Continue reading →

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Happy 30th, Sackville Rivers Association

Posted on June 8, 2018 by admin

Click on photo for larger version It was a wonderful celebration. A few audio files convey some of the sense of it: Listen to Walter Regan’s comments on SRA’s 30th (audio) Walter highlights the contributions of so many. Hear Damon … Continue reading →

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Thurs June 7, 2018: Sackville Rivers 30th Anniversary

Posted on May 30, 2018 by admin

A042_Praesentation_Carbonsinks.pdf From Sackville Rivers Association: “Just a reminder of our upcoming Annual General Meeting and our 30th Anniversary Party, both coming up on June 7th at the Sackville Heights Community Center – 45 Connolly Road, Middle Sackville. “AGM – 6pm … Continue reading →

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Springtime in the woods by Sandy Lake

Posted on May 25, 2018 by admin

Glorious, simply glorious Click on image for a larger version View key to photos below

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Earth Day at Sandy Lake

Posted on April 26, 2018 by admin

I was not able to lead an Earth Day nature walk as had been planned to take place at Sandy Lake on April 22, but Bob Guscott kindly took my place. Bob and I had collaborated on some observations on … Continue reading →

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Sandy Lake Conservation Association’s Earth Day Event – April 22, 2018

Posted on April 20, 2018 by admin

Starting at 1:30 pm at the inner parking lot of the Bedford Lions Club Beach at the end of Smith’s Road, off the 102 at Hammonds Plains Road. Bob Guscott is leading a forest walk around a portion of Sandy … Continue reading →

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April 12, 2018: Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes Regional Park Citizen’s Meeting

Posted on April 7, 2018 by admin

“All are invited to a public meeting on April 12th for updates and information on park progress. We will also explore interest in forming a citizen’s group, such as a “Friends of Blue Mountain” group, to speak up for creation … Continue reading →