Join us in welcoming researchers from Coastal Action and the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute to discuss our environment. Learn about incredible animal species, current studies and
crucial conservation efforts happening in our region!

Reptiles at Risk, May 7, 6:30 pm

Noah Hardy (Senior Field Technician, Coastal Action) will be discussing Coastal Action’s current project “Reptiles at Risk: Conservation of the Snapping Turtle and Eastern Ribbonsnake”, the identification of Nova Scotia’s herpetofauna (reptiles & amphibians), the threats that reptiles and amphibians face, and what you can do to support herpetofauna biodiversity.

Riparian Zones Supporting Healthy Freshwater Habitats & Watersheds, May 14, 6:30 pm

This presentation will highlight the importance of riparian areas in freshwater habitats, including how riparian areas provide a buffer from pollutants, maintain water temperatures, and reduce the effects of flooding and erosion. Information relating to best practices for maintaining or establishing healthy riparian areas will also be covered. Please join Matthew Molyneux, Kaylee MacLeod from the Coastal Action Water Quality Team to learn about these important areas!

Ocean Talk with Coastal Action Coastal & Marine Team, Tuesday, May 28, 6:30 pm

Come learn about the coastal environment around you and the great work we do to clean up and monitor the health of our oceans. We will discuss Ghost Gear, Invasive Species, Salt Marshes, Rope Recycling, and work being conducted in the Kespukwitk region. Speakers are Zora McGinnis, Abbey Duinker,Megan Burnett, and Amos Creaser.

What are Herpetofauna? Why are they so Unique?, Tuesday, June 4, 7 pm

Join us for a discussion with Abby Lewis, Forest Stewardship Coordinator at Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute. Nova Scotia has many wonderful animals, including our small but diverse group of herpetofauna (Reptiles and amphibians).