Celebration of Nature: Naturalists as Nature Advocates
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Celebration of Nature: Naturalists as Nature Advocates

May 24th-26th, 2024! This year The Celebration of Nature is Back, the annual symposium for naturalists will be taking place in person

By Nature Nova Scotia

Date and time

Fri, May 24, 2024 6:00 PM - Sun, May 26, 2024 8:00 PM ADT

Location

118 Oakdene Avenue, Kentville, NS, Canada

118 Oakdene Avenue Kentville, NS B4N 1B1 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Agenda

Friday May 24th
Saturday May 25th
Sunday May 26th

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Wine and cheese meet and greet

VCLA

9:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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About this event

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Celebration of Nature: Naturalists as Nature Advocates

Nature NS member group the Blomidon Naturalist Society will host the event locally in the beautiful Annapolis Valley Kentvillie at VCLA ( Valley Community Learning Center) for the weekend of May 24th to May 26th.

The weekend features presentations from local champions of nature such as Nina Newington, and Bob Bancroft. Sunday brings a national perspective on nature advocacy from Emily McMillan, director of Nature Canada.

Beyond presentations, the weekend offers captivating field trips organized by local leaders, exploring places like the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens at Acadia University, the vernal pools at Blomidon Provincial Park, the Healing Forest and Hemlock Ravine. We will feature Morning Birding events, Native plant ID, and stargazing. Join us in exploring the Annapolis Valley's nature while learning to better advocate for its protection.

Visit: https://naturens.ca/the-celebration-of-nature/ for more information

VCLA our Venue:

The venue for the 2024 Celebration of Nature is The VCLA Community Hub, situated at 118 Oakdene Avenue in Kentville, Nova Scotia.


The Valley Community Learning Association (VCLA) is a not-for-profit charitable group dedicated to enhancing literacy levels among adults in Kings and Annapolis Counties, Nova Scotia, Canada. The Venue has facilitated Collaborations with BNS, resulting in exciting initiatives such as the Pollinator Garden, weekly Community Suppers, and Flying Squirrel Adventures.

parking is available in the former church lot. Accessibility is a priority, with wheelchair access provided via ground-level entry and push-button doors.

For further details, please visit Their website at https://vcla.ca/.


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Frequently asked questions

When can I register for the Field Trips?

Field Trip registration will be available a few weeks before the event

Where can I stay?

We recommend staying at local Bnb's in the kentvillie or Wolfville area, we will release suggested accommodations in the following weeks.

Is this wheel Chair Accessible

Yes, The VCLA is accessible however many of the field trips require hiking and higher levels of mobility.

What dietary restrictions can you accommodate?

Vegetarian and gluten-free options and meat options will be available. We cannot offer any other meal options at this time.

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Nature Nova Scotia