{"id":6867,"date":"2021-07-05T11:42:12","date_gmt":"2021-07-05T11:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/?p=6867"},"modified":"2021-07-09T01:53:43","modified_gmt":"2021-07-09T01:53:43","slug":"marsh-lake-a-ducks-unlimited-treasured-wetland-5jul2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/2021\/07\/05\/marsh-lake-a-ducks-unlimited-treasured-wetland-5jul2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Marsh Lake a Duck&#8217;s Unlimited &#8220;Treasured Wetland&#8221; 5Jul2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/214705752_5763061610430622_5591635461390290369_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-6879\" src=\"http:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/214705752_5763061610430622_5591635461390290369_n-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/214705752_5763061610430622_5591635461390290369_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/214705752_5763061610430622_5591635461390290369_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/214705752_5763061610430622_5591635461390290369_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/214705752_5763061610430622_5591635461390290369_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/214705752_5763061610430622_5591635461390290369_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>UPDATE Jul 8, 2021:<br \/>\n<strong>Join us for an afternoon at Sandy Lake Beach, we are hosting an interpretive event to commemorate the final day of the Treasured Wetlands Bioblitz 2021.<\/strong> <strong>All are welcome from 12:00 &#8211; 3:30 pm on Monday July 12th, 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Come take a peek into our specimen collection with the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park; learn about the importance of our wetlands, species at risk, and what you can do to help!<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re feeling extra adventurous register for the guided hike up to Marsh Lake at 1:30pm!<\/strong> Register soon as spots are limited. Click the link to register and to learn more about the guided hike.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/t3vHbrbBvViD92HL7\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/t3vHbrbBvViD92HL7<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Original Post<\/p>\n<p><em>A bioblitz (a communal citizen-science effort to record as many species as possible) of all 16 Treasured Wetlands will run from July 2-12<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5683\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC07632.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5683\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5683\" src=\"http:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC07632-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC07632-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC07632-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC07632-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DSC07632.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5683\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marsh Lake<\/p><\/div>\n<p>View <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/twnovascotia\/\">Treasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia<\/a> (Facebook)<\/p>\n<p>From News Release on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/en\/news-release\/2021\/06\/29\/2255124\/0\/en\/Ducks-Unlimited-Canada-and-the-Province-of-Nova-Scotia-announce-new-Treasured-Wetlands-of-Nova-Scotia.html\">globenewswire.com<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em><strong>Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia announce new Treasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em>Citizens invited to explore and celebrate nature at local sites<\/em><br \/>\n<em>June 29, 2021 14:07 ET | Source: Ducks Unlimited Canada<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Halifax, N.S., June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Province of Nova Scotia have designated four new wetlands as Treasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia. Managed with the support of community partners, these sites have been recognized for their ecological, cultural, and societal importance. Today, citizens are encouraged to explore and celebrate nature by visiting the following new Treasured Wetlands:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Marsh Lake in Halifax Regional Municipality<\/strong>, in partnership with the Sandy Lake Conservation Association<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Garden Lots Salt Marsh in Lunenburg Co., in partnership with Coastal Action Foundation and Bay to Bay Trails Association<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Amherst Point Salt Marsh Naturalization in Cumberland Co.<\/strong>, in partnership with the Confederacy of Mainland Mi\u2019kmaq<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Miner\u2019s Marsh in Kings Co.<\/strong>, in partnership with the Town of Kentville<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Treasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia is an interactive interpretive program<\/strong>, now in its fourth year, that encourages Nova Scotians to get out and experience the natural wonders of these valuable ecosystems.<\/em><br \/>\n<em><!--more--><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe program attracts adventure seekers from across the province,\u201d says Jodie Hambrook, DUC\u2019s manager of development and outreach in Atlantic Canada. \u201cWhen visiting these locations, they get a firsthand look at the plants and wildlife that make them so special, while taking part in interactive activities.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Treasured Wetland explorers can use an online story map or a printed treasure map<\/strong>\u2014which features information on each wetland including directions and GPS coordinates\u2014to find photo posts placed on the trails at each wetland site. Here, they can snap pictures of their\u202fadventure\u202fand share them on social media. Participants can also take part in an interpretive event at each of the four sites this summer or grab their binoculars and hiking boots and hit the trail with family and friends and plan their own adventure.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Nova Scotians looking to dive deeper<\/strong> into the Treasured Wetlands and other wetlands across the province can download the My DUC\u2122 app to submit observations of the flora and fauna they see using the iNaturalist feature. A <strong>bioblitz<\/strong> (a communal citizen-science effort to record as many species as possible) of all 16 Treasured Wetlands<strong> will run from July 2-12<\/strong>, where observations at each site will be tallied and participants entered to win prizes. Geocaches hiding commemorative wooden coins will also be placed at each Treasured Wetland site throughout the summer for those looking to add to their wetland visit.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The four Treasured Wetland sites selected for 2021 represent the diversity of wetland habitats in Nova Scotia and their importance to wildlife, people and communities. They join 12 previously celebrated wetlands located across the province.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>About Treasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia:<\/strong> \u202fTreasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia is a partnership between Ducks Unlimited Canada, the Province of Nova Scotia, and many community partners. Funding is generously provided by Wildlife Habitat Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Nova Scotia Habitat Conservation Fund. For maps, stories, videos, and more, follow\u202fTreasured Wetlands of Nova Scotia on Facebook and Instagram at\u202f@twnovascotia,\u202for visit ducks.ca\/treasuredwetlandsns.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>About Ducks Unlimited Canada<\/strong>: Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the leader in wetland conservation. A registered charity, DUC partners with government, industry, non-profit organizations and landowners to conserve wetlands that are critical to waterfowl, wildlife and the environment. www.ducks.ca<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_5562\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SandyLakeProject-2_2500.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5562\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5562\" src=\"http:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SandyLakeProject-2_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SandyLakeProject-2_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SandyLakeProject-2_640-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5562\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Oct 9, 2017 View <a href=\"http:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/MarshLake3pics-scaled.jpg\">this panel<\/a> for the full lake<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UPDATE Jul 8, 2021: Join us for an afternoon at Sandy Lake Beach, we are hosting an interpretive event to commemorate the final day of the Treasured Wetlands Bioblitz 2021. All are welcome from 12:00 &#8211; 3:30 pm on Monday &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/2021\/07\/05\/marsh-lake-a-ducks-unlimited-treasured-wetland-5jul2021\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6867","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-conservation","category-events"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6867","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6867"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6867\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6881,"href":"https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6867\/revisions\/6881"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6867"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6867"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/versicolor.ca\/sandylakebedford\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6867"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}