NS Outdoor Network

Municipality of the County of Inverness launches bingo-based beach cleanup contest - a cool way to encourage residents to get outside on the local beaches and care for these fantastic natural spaces!

Helpful guidance on outdoor activities during wildfires in NS.

A reminder of the temporary province-wide ban on outdoor activity in wooded areas including hiking, fishing, camping, and off-road vehicle use.

Guidance on Outdoor Activities During NS Wildfires     Good morning RNS members, We are sending this email on to keep you up to date on the latest restrictions on the wildfires currently happening across Nova Scotia. Travel and activities in the woods

Hear from CPRA - ACPL CEO speak to the shortage of lifeguards and swim instructors following the op-ed released recently:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl06cs3fYVI

https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/sampson-and-white-fix-the-canada-wide-shortage-of-lifeguards-and-swim-instructors

Martin Sampson's interview on The Sam Laprade Show, CityNews Ottawa, Monday, April 24, 2023 Martin Sampson, CPRA's CEO, spoke with Sam Laprade on CityNews Ottawa about the shortage of aquatics professionals across Canada.

Outdoor adventure film festival puts Atlantic Canadians in the spotlight | CBC News For the first time, a film festival about outdoor adventures is dedicated entirely to films made by Atlantic Canadians. The Night of Adventure Film Festival is being held at the Halifax Central Library on April 30 from 7-10 p.m.

TICKETS FOR THE WORLD TOUR PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL AND CKNS FUNDRAISER ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!!

When: Friday, May 12, 2023 - 6:30 pm doors open with show starting at 7:00.

Where: Central Halifax Public Library, Paul O'Regan Hall.

CKNS is excited to announce the screening of the World Tour Paddling Film Festival on May 12, 2023!! This is a fundraiser for CKNS. Not only will you get to watch some awesome films, you will also be supporting CKNS programming and events. A big thank our sponsor Old Creel Canoe & Kayak!!!

"The World Tour Paddling Film Festival has been showcasing the very best paddling films since 2006. Be inspired to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push extremes, appreciate wild places and fully embrace the paddling lifestyle.

The Paddling Film Festival World Tour is screened in more than 135 cities around the world. Join us! Then, go paddling. We’re pretty sure you’ll want to".

There will be an intermission with fabulous door prizes.

To purchase tickets go to:

https://canoekayaknovascotia.wildapricot.org/event-5186935

$20 for CKNS members
$25 for non members

For more information or if you'd like to reach out for sponsorship opportunities, please contact: [email protected].

A for Adventure

2023 AGM Information - The 2023 SANS AGM will be held virtually via Zoom. See link below. Topic: SANS Annual General Meeting 2023Time: Mar 9, 2023 07:00 PM Halifax Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8456748933?pwd=VEM2T3BTYW1WVldJZjhyRmFpZFVFdz09 Meeting ID: 845 674 8933Passcode: a8hgVK SANS Board Member Positions...

Are you interested in learning about how you can help prevent the spread of the hemlock killing bug -- HWA? Here are some free, info sessions happening this month. More details and how to register at : https://www.giantsofnovascotia.com/2023/02/hwa-community-events-winter-2022.html

* Saturday Feb. 18 - Winter Walk & Wildlife Signs - Chester area
* Monday Feb. 20 - Windhorse Farm - Hwy 10 between Bridgewater/New Germany
* Wednesday Feb 22 - WEBINAR - Hiking the Trails to Save Hemlocks

A big shout out to Chester Rec, Lunenburg County Hikers and Hike NS ( .nova.scotia ) for their enthusiastic support!

photo: Oakfield Provincial Park (c) Kayla Sonley-Long

Province, Mi'kmaq to share governance of Kluskap Wilderness Area in Cape Breton | CBC News A large tract of land in Cape Breton will soon be co-governed by familiar hands.

A for A: How to enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank | Information Morning - NS with Portia Clark | Live Radio | CBC Listen The great outdoors is free, but lots of people think you need expensive gear to enjoy it. In this week's A for Adventure, Jan shares some ideas for having fun outside without blowing your budget, like wearing a kilt on Robbie Burns Day to go skiing for free!.

Free virtual workshops from The Outdoor Learning Store - A Charitable Non-profit.

The first in a series of workshops is tomorrow - Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults.

More information at the website below:

Free Virtual Workshops The Outdoor Learning Virtual Workshop Seasonal Series We are excited to offer this series in partnership with Take Me Outside and our Outdoor Learning Partners! Registration is FREE and there will be plenty of draw prizes for attendees! All registrants will receive a discount code to access outdoor....