Parks Events for 2013
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May 4, 2013 Join the Chebucto Hiking Club for a moderate 10 km group hike along the Admiral Lake Trail. This hike is suitable for all ages and is rated 4C – a good deal of significant hill climbing and significant part of the hike takes place on somewhat difficult terrain (rocky, rooted paths). We will meet at the trailhead parking lot in Musquodoboit Harbour off Hwy 357. Dress for weather conditions. Please bring snacks, lots of water, lunch and hiking boots. Hike will last approximately 3-4 hours. Contact Don at (902) 445-5141, email chebuctohiking@hotmail.com, or visit www.chc.chebucto.org. |
May 11, 2013 Get involved with the wildlife park. An exciting opportunity for the wildlife park and for you! Do you enjoy working outside, interacting with people, or making nature crafts with children? If you have skills in sharing nature whether it is plant, animal, wetland or ecosystem knowledge, we need your help to contribute to the visitor experience at the wildlife park. You may contribute by helping us remove alien plant species from the wetlands, or enhancing park drama through puppet shows! There are many opportunities to choose from! If you are interested in learning more visit the Wetland Centre to sample the types of volunteering opportunities available to you. All are welcome, however, in order to volunteer at the park you must be 16 years of age or older. Pre-register is required and you must receive confirmation from the park in order to attend. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. Contact Sue Penney at (902) 758-5316, email legacycentre@gov.ns.ca or visit our website at http://wildlifepark@gov.ns.ca. |
May 11, 2013 Join local birder Verna Higgins for a 2-3 hour moderate walk on the trails of the Natural Resources Education Centre McCurdy Woodlot in Middle Musquodoboit to see and hear late migrant and resident song birds. This a great walk for the entire family. Dress for weather conditions. Bring waterproof footwear, insect repellent, water, snacks and binoculars (if you have them). Meet at the Natural Resources Education Centre parking lot (12014 Highway 224 near Middle Musquodoboit). Sponsored by the Nova Scotia Bird Society and the NS Department of Natural Resources. Pre-registration is required for this event. Contact Verna at (902) 384-2286 or email vjhiggins@xplornet.com. |
May 12, 2013 Join the Dartmouth Volksmarch Club on World Walking Day for an easy 5 km or 10 km guided walk at Porters Lake Provincial Park and area. Suitable for all ages. This walk is rated 1B and will take place on well-groomed park trails with very little more difficult terrain and some pavement walking. Wear walking boots or shoes and dress for weather conditions. Bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water and a snack. We will meet at the parking lot entrance at 1160 West Porters Lake Road to sign-in. Please note that there is a $1 event fee. Contact Belinda at (902) 434-6412 for the 10 km walk or Margaret at (902) 454-9280 for the 5 km walk. |
May 18, 2013 Bring your family and join the Friends of Mira Park Society and staff of the NS Department of Natural Resources for a fun day of nature walks, wildlife display and treats and games for the children. Also included will be our barbecue for all. Dress for weather conditions and wear suitable footwear for games and nature walks. Please note, the park is not open for camping. We will meet at the Recreation Centre in the park. Contact John at (902) 564-8552 or email jfraser@eastlink.ca. Rain date: Sunday, May 19 1 PM - 4 PM |
May 18, 2013 Interested in learning how to fish? Join Deanna Nauss to learn all about fishing and then get the chance to cast a line into the water. Through an instructional, hands-on session learn the basics of fishing. You will be shown how to prepare your line for fishing, bait your hook, and some helpful techniques to use. Also learn a bit about the kinds of fish normally caught in Nova Scotia and the ethics of fishing. Rods will be provided, pre-registration is required. Meet at the Beach House. Bring sunscreen, sun hats, rubber boots, snacks, and water, also rain gear if needed. Sponsored by the NS Department of Natural Resources. For more information or to pre-register, contact Deanna at (902)648-3540 or email naussda@gov.ns.ca. |
May 19, 2013 Join the Dartmouth Volksmarch Club for a 12 km hike. This hike is rated 3C - a significant part of the walk takes place on somewhat difficult terrain (rocky/rooted paths) with some significant hills. Dress for weather conditions. Wear walking shoes or boots and bring sunscreen, insect repellent, water and a snack. We will meet in the parking lot opposite the deGarthe Memorial, Highway 333. Please note that there is a $1 per person event fee. Contact John at (902) 532-0503. |
May 25, 2013 Join the Chebucto Hiking Club for a moderate 10 km coastal hike. This hike is suitable for all ages and is rated 3C – some significant hill climbing and a significant part of the walk takes place on somewhat difficult terrain (rocky, rooted paths). Meet at the parking lot, on the right side, at the end of Duncans Cove Road, off Highway 349. Dress for weather conditions. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, insect repellent, and hiking shoes or boots. Contact Don at (902) 445-5141, email chebuctohiking@hotmail.com, or visit www.chc.chebucto.org. |
May 25, 2013 New birders of all ages are welcome to join members of the Nova Scotia Bird Society for a one to two hour walk along this beautiful trail, where we can expect to see lots of warblers and woodpeckers. Dress for weather conditions and wear comfortable footwear. Bring a field guide and binoculars, if you have them. Meet at 9 AM at the Cottage Road entrance to the Baille Ard Trail between Champlain Avenue and Cedar Court in Sydney. Contact Kate at (902) 476-2883, email katefsteele@gmail.com or visit our website at http://nsbs.chebucto.org. |
May 25, 2013 This canoe/kayak trip will be led by Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Department of Environment staff. We plan to paddle a short section of the gently flowing Musquodoboit River and the wildly meandering Meadow Brook (aka “Kelly Meadow”), to be followed by a 500 m hike up to the outlet of Collins Lake, gateway to a rugged lake district. This event is suitable for adults only. We expect to also walk short sections of the North Granite Ridge Trail and of the Musquodoboit Trailway, both of which intersect our water route. Participants are required to provide their own canoes or sea kayaks plus safety gear. Dress for weather conditions. Bring lunch, drinks, insect repellent, sunscreen, hat, and extra clothing for this all-day portage-less trip. Estimated distance to be travelled is about 10 km. Meet at the Railway Station Museum, Musquodoboit Harbour located on Hwy 7, at 9:30 AM. Pre-register with Dusan Soudek by May 18 at either soudekd@ns.sympatico.ca or (902) 422-1045. Rain date: Saturday, June 1 at 9:30 AM. |
May 26, 2013 The community is invited to come celebrate and learn more about the work of the Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust. This volunteer organization is offering a fun day including a barbecue, games and activities for the children. There will be displays of what the Trust does as well as other local community group displays. Please dress appropriately for weather conditions. Meet at the inner parking lot. Contact Harry Ward at (902) 456-8179 or email harryward@eastlink.ca. In the event of rain, the fun day will be moved to the Hubley Community Centre, 4408 St. Margaret’s Bay Road. |