Hike the Greenbelt

Date: Saturday, July 13
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes
Details: Join us for a hike to Fox Lake Lookout in Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes, organized by the Ecology Action Centre and Our HRM Alliance. This moderately challenging trek will take you through beautiful Acadian forests, wetlands and lakes, leading to a stunning view of Fox Lake. Along the way, you'll learn about the local ecology and the area's natural beauty. Register now to experience the magic and biodiversity of Fox Lake!

Date: Saturday, July 20
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Sandy Lake
Details: Join the EAC and Our HRM Alliance for a fun game of Tree Bingo at Sandy Lake! This easy, family-friendly hike is perfect for all ages. You'll learn about our native trees and how to identify them while exploring the forest. We'll walk through Sandy Lake Park with a guide, learn about the trees and then play Tree Bingo by identifying as many tree species as we can using bingo cards. There will be prizes for kids! Note that this trail is not suitable for strollers. Please be sure to individually register yourself along with children under 18 you may be accompanying.

Date: Tuesday, Aug. 6
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Sandy Lake
Details: Join EAC and Our HRM Alliance in exploring Sandy Lake, a vital part of the Sackville River Watershed. Sandy Lake-Sackville River Regional Park showcases important conservation efforts, celebrated for its biodiversity and old-growth tree stands crucial for local wildlife. Come on a moderately challenging hike through this cherished park to learn about its ecological importance and advocate for its conservation. Register now to experience firsthand the beauty and significance of Sandy Lake.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 15
Time: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Purcells Cove Backlands
Details: Join us for Wetlands Appreciation Week at the Backlands Bioblitz! This event, organized by the Ecology Action Centre and Our HRM Alliance, focuses on the important wetlands in the Backlands area. These wetlands help prevent fires in the nearby jack pine barrens ecosystem. You can learn to use the iNaturalist app to identify native and invasive plants. By participating, you'll help collect data for future conservation efforts. Explore the Backlands and help protect these vital habitats!