The Holidays – a time of decorating and celebrating with family and friends. By: Dawn Slack, Environmental Research Manager The first week of December is upon us and for many that means decorating our homes inside and out with lights and beautiful shiny decorations. Gifts have been homemade or purchased and now we’re starting to… [Read More]
October Blog
This Fall Season and Halloween Doesn’t Have to be Scary for the Environment (or your Wallet) October is here and you know what that means right? That means getting outside and immersing yourself among the multi coloured leaves, with bright hues of red, orange and yellow. That means feeling the crisp fall air on your… [Read More]
September Blog
Atlantic Canada Storm Prep & El Niño 2023 NOAA forecasts a 60 % chance that El Niño arrives by autumn 2023. Living Shoreline methods help protect exposed coastal soils and slow the processes of erosion during storm season. El Niño Southern Oscillation (lasts 9 – 12 months, occurs every 2 – 7 years)… [Read More]
August Blog
AN EAR TO THE GROUND Soundscape Ecology and its Relationship to Living Shorelines Seen Through An Interdisciplinary Lens (2023) By Justyna Werbel Studying interaction among organisms and their physical environment has always been at the forefront of my artistic practice and my ongoing love for horticulture. These interactions are often subtle and require one to… [Read More]
Becoming a Steward of the Environment
Becoming a Steward of the Environment We’ve all seen news circulating about environmental devastation. From wildfires and floods to hurricanes and coastal erosion. With everything that’s going on, it’s natural to feel fear or anxiety, but there’s a silver lining as well; new plants are growing in areas damaged by fires, coastal adaptation strategies are… [Read More]