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2009
December 10, 2009
AGE OF STUPID FILM & TALK ON CLIMATE CHANGE
(Environmental)

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia - Come to this public screening of the film Age of Stupid Film & discuss climate change and the important international negotiations in Copenhagen. Free public screening but donations appreciated. more...

 
November 30, 2009
Community Gardening Capacity Building: Luncheon Meeting with the Nova Scotia
(Environmental)

Ecology Action Centre, - Join community gardening leaders and Dr. Richard Donald,Vice President, Research, Extension and Outreach Nova Scotia Agricultural College, and Sarah Macdonald, Manager, Continuing Education Nova Scotia Agricultural College to discuss ways we can built capacity for greater community and school gardens in Nova Scotia. more...

 
November 27, 2009
Media Training 101 Workshop Sydney
(Environmental)

Southend Community Centre (Woodill Room) - Full day workshop from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM on basic media training for community organizers by Optimum Cossette Communications. Cost: Early Bird until Nov. more...

 
November 25, 2009
Media Training 101 Truro
(Environmental)

Nova Scotia Agricultural College - Full day workshop from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM on basic media training for community organizers by Optimum Cossette Communications. Cost: Early Bird until Nov. more...

 
November 24, 2009
Media Training 101 Workshop Halifax
(Environmental)

Continuing Technical Education - Full day workshops on the basics of media relations for community organizers by Optimum Cossette Communications and the Nova Scotia Environmental Network. This one-day training session is ideal for individuals/organizations intending to do any outreach to media. more...

 
November 23, 2009
Media Training 101 Annapolis Royal
(Environmental)

Annapolis Royal Firehall - Full day workshop from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM on basic media training for community organizers by Optimum Cossette Communications. Cost: Early Bird until Nov. more...

 
November 7, 2009
Critical Perspectives on the Media with Journalist Bruce Wark
(Environmental)

Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs, - Description: This two-part workshop aims to teach participants basic rules for effective writing, interviewing and reporting. By examining the techniques journalists use to engage their readers, participants will learn how to write livelier news reports and features for alternative media outlets. more...

 
September 26, 2009 to September 27, 2009
NSEN ANNUAL GATHERING MAKING THE LINKS: THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH
(Environmental)

Windhorse Farm, New Germany, Nova Scotia - Highlights: • Key Note Luncheon Speaker: Dr. Sherman Boates, Manager Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources, 2010 the United Nations Year on Biodiversity • Key Note Dinner Speaker: Dr. more...

 
September 18, 2009
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & POLICY MEETING – AN ENVIRONMENTAL BILL OF RIGHTS FOR
(Environmental)

Weldon Law School, Room 105, Dalhousie University - Come to discuss an Environmental Bill of Rights for Nova Scotia. Ontario has this type of legislation; Nova Scotia should as well. more...

 
September 17, 2009
STANDING ON GUARD: TIME TO ACT ON ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS FOR NOVA SCOTIA
(Environmental)

Weldon Law School, Room 105, Dalhousie University - Free Public Discussion and Reception Speaker: Beatrice Olivastri is the Chief Executive Officer of Friends of the Earth Canada (FOE), a member of the 76 country federation of FOE International all dedicated to campaigning on the most urgent environmental and social issues of our time. She initiated Friends of the Earth Canada’s Environmental Rights program including precedent setting legal interventions on the polluter pays principle, environmental rights and inter-generational equity, use of class action for environmental justice and the world’s first court case on lack of compliance with the Kyoto Protocol against Canada. more...

 
September 13, 2009
FILM: Who’s Counting? Sex, Lies & Global Economics
(Environmental)

Just Us! Café - Join us for fair trade coffee & snacks and watch this important, classic film. David Suzuki said, “I give the film every superlative – riveting, revealing, inspiring, etc…It penetrates to the heart of the global, ecological, and social crisis that afflicts the world… required viewing for all who know we are on a destructive path and want to get off. more...

 
July 10, 2009
Environmental Law & Policy Meeting: Contaminated Sites and Environmental Legal Scorecard
(Environmental)

Weldon Law School, room 104 - The Nova Scotia Environmental Network’s Environmental Law & Policy Caucus and the East Coast Environmental Law are holding a briefing on Contaminated Sites in Nova Scotia and Environmental Defence’s new Environmental Legal Scorecard National Scorecard. John Briggs the Executive Director of the Law Reform Commission of Nova Scotia will be present to discuss the recent release of the commissions Discussion Paper on Contaminates Site in Nova Scotia – comments are due by mid-July. more...

 
May 21, 2009
CASE FOR CAUTION REVISITED: HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE APPLICATION OF SEWAGE SLUDGE TO AGRICULTURAL LAND Dr. Murray McBride, Director of the Cornell Waste Management Institute
(Environmental)

Room 265, Sobey Building, Saint Mary\'s University - Free public lecture. All welcome. more...

 
April 14, 2009
Story of Stuff: Toward Sustainable Consumption and Production FILM & TALK
(Environmental)

St. Pauls, Spryfield United Church - Attend this free public film & interactive, stimulating discussion. Watch the highly acclaimed Story of Stuff short film. more...

 
April 11, 2009
Planting a Seed for Community Gardens Meeting
(Environmental)

Thomas Raddall Room, Keshen Goodman Library - Come and “plant a seed” to help us bring to life the first community garden in Halifax West, next to the new Mainland Common Community Centre. Find out more about urban and school gardening possibilities. more...

 
April 4, 2009
Book Club - Go Green: How to Build An Earth Friendly Community
(Environmental)

Alderney Gate Library - Community Book Club and Study Circle on Nancy Taylor’s new book “Go Green: How to Building an Earth Friendly Community” can be borrowed from NSEN Library, HRM Public Libraries or purchased from P'lovers Environmental Store, 5657 Spring Garden Road and Outside the Lines Bookstore on 6297 Quinpool Road. More info about the book: http://nancyhtaylor. more...

 
March 27, 2009
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & POLICY MEETING
(Environmental)

Dalhousie Law School - Come to hear our Pro Bono students present on an Environmental Bill of Rights and a Mining and Sustainability Policy for Nova Scotia. Howard Epstein, land use law professor, will be speaking about municipal law and sustainable development. more...

 
March 27, 2009
Premiere Film Screening A Sense of Wonder: The Story of Rachel Carson
(Environmental)

Chester Playhouse - Tickets $5 at the door or advance tickets available at Outside the Lines bookstore 6297 Quinpool Rd. or P’lovers Environmental Store 5657 Spring Garden Rd. more...

 
March 26, 2009
Premiere Film Screening A Sense of Wonder: The Story of Rachel Carson
(Environmental)

Potter Auditorium, Rowe Management Building, Dalhousie University - Tickets $5 at the door or advance tickets available at Outside the Lines bookstore 6297 Quinpool Rd. or P’lovers Environmental Store 5657 Spring Garden Rd. more...

 
March 25, 2009
Premiere Film Screening A Sense of Wonder: The Story of Rachel Carson
(Environmental)

Al Whittle Theatre, Acadia Cinema Cooperative - Tickets $5 at the door or in advance tickets available at Box of Delights, 466 Main Street, Wolfville. Come and watch a film about the life of Rachel Carson, the courageous American biologist, who wrote the book “Silent Spring” in 1962. more...

 
March 23, 2009
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CAUCUS MEETING
(Environmental)

Department of Environment boardroom - Department of Environment boardroom on 5151 Terminal Road, Halifax For those interested in environmental and sustainability education. Free and all welcome! For more information about the NSEN Environmental Education Caucus meeting, please contact the Nova Scotia Environmental Network at Phone: 902-454-6846, Email: nsen@cen-rce. more...

 
March 13, 2009
Story of Stuff: Toward Sustainable Consumption and Production FILM & TALK
(Environmental)

Lunenburg Academy, Third floor Assembly Hall - Attend this free public film & interactive, stimulating discussion. Watch the highly acclaimed Story of Stuff short film. more...

 
March 10, 2009
Story of Stuff: Toward Sustainable Consumption and Production FILM & TALK
(Environmental)

Spring Garden Road Memorial Library - Attend this free public film & interactive, stimulating discussion. Watch the highly acclaimed Story of Stuff short film. more...

 
March 6, 2009
Sustainability Education Networking Meeting in Antigonish
(Environmental)

Keating Millenium Centre - Free public meeting. Lunch provided. more...

 
February 27, 2009
NSEN Annual Roundtable: Election Readiness & Environmental Priorities
(Environmental)

Nova Scotia Public Archives - Please don’t miss this important full day strategy meeting for NSEN members from 9:00-4:00 PM at the Nova Scotia Public Archives, 6016 University Avenue, Halifax. This meeting is to network, learn and strategize as an environmental movement. more...

 
February 27, 2009
NSEN Award Ceremony
(Environmental)

Nova Scotia Public Archives - Join us at 3pm for the award ceremony with cake and speeches. All welcome to celebrate our NSEN ECO-HERO AWARD WINNERS FOR 2009. more...

 
February 21, 2009
Envisioning a Community Garden for Mainland Common
(Environmental)

Room C, Keshen Goodman Library - Free public meeting to create a community garden next to the new Mainland Common Community centre in Clayton Park. Special guest: Marjorie Willison, CBC Gardening extraordinaire! . more...

 
February 20, 2009
Environmental Law & Policy Meeting
(Environmental)

Ecology Action Centre - Come and join our Law & Policy Caucus chaired by Lawyer Emily Pudden. We will discuss ways we can advance environmental law and policy in the province. more...

 
February 18, 2009
Sustainability Education Networking Meeting in Halifax
(Environmental)

Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs (CCEPA) - Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs (CCEPA), 630 Francklyn St. in Halifax Free public meeting. more...

 
February 10, 2009
Free public film screening: FLOW: For the Love of Water
(Environmental)

Royal Canadian Legion - Irena Salina's award-winning 2008 documentary investigation into what experts label the most important political and environmental issue of the 21st Century - The World Water Crisis. Salina builds a case against the growing privatization of the world's dwindling fresh water supply with an unflinching focus on politics, pollution, human rights, and the economics. more...

 
February 4, 2009
Free public film screening: FLOW: FOR THE LOVE OF WATER
(Environmental)

Mount Saint Vincent University, Seton Auditorium C - Irena Salina's award-winning 2008 documentary investigation into what experts label the most important political and environmental issue of the 21st Century - The World Water Crisis. Salina builds a case against the growing privatization of the world's dwindling fresh water supply with an unflinching focus on politics, pollution, human rights, and the economics. more...

 
February 3, 2009
Free public lecture “Current Trends in Aboriginal Law”
(Environmental)

Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building, Room 1016, Dalhousie University - Speaker: Thomas Isaac on Bio: Thomas Isaac, BA, MA, LLB, LLM. Mr. more...

 
January 27, 2009
Story of Stuff: Toward Sustainable Consumption and Production
(Environmental)

Keating Millennium Centre Boardroom - Free public film & discussion. A critical look at our consumption and production systems and a review our new Nova Scotia Environmental Goals and Sustainable Prosperity Action. more...

 
January 23, 2009
Sustainability Education Networking Meeting in Bridgewater
(Environmental)

Nova Scotia Community College, Lunenburg Campus - Free public meeting. Lunch provided. more...

 
January 16, 2009
Environmental Education Caucus Meeting
(Environmental)

Hayes Room, 5th Floor, Rowe Management Building - To join the Environmental Education Caucus, or for a copy of the agenda and minutes of meetings, please contact the Chair: Caroline Canning Program Officer/Agente de Programme Public Education and Engagement Atlantic Region/ Participation et sensibilisation du public Région de l'Atlantique Environment Canada/Environnement Canada 902-426-3716 (ph) 902-426-2062 (fax) caroline. canning@ec. more...

 
2008
December 2, 2008
FILM SCREENING: AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH & Discussion on Climate Change
(Environmental)

Room 105, Dalhousie Law School - In Recognition of the Global Day of Action on Climate Change. Organized by the Nova Scotia Environmental Network. more...

 
November 27, 2008
THE STORY OF STUFF: TOWARD SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION FILM & DISCUSSION
(Environmental)

Halifax North Memorial Public Library - We live in a society that is obsessed with the production and consumption of stuff. But what we don't see are the consequences. more...

 
November 21, 2008
NSEN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CAUCUS
(Environmental)

NS Museum of Natural History - The next EE Caucus meeting will take place from 10am - noon at the NS Museum of Natural History (1747 Summer Street). For more information, please contact the EEC chair: Caroline Canning Program Officer/Agente de Programme Public Education and Engagement Atlantic Region/ Participation et sensibilisation du public Région de l'Atlantique Environment Canada/Environnement Canada 902-426-3716 (ph) 902-426-2062 (fax) caroline. more...

 
November 19, 2008
PLANNING MEETING : GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
(Environmental)

Boardroom, Ecology Action Centre, - Veggie pizza and natural pop meeting. Please RSVP to ensure a seat and lunch. more...

 
November 5, 2008
Story of Stuff
(Environmental)

Bedford Public Library - We live in a society that is obsessed with the production and consumption of stuff. But what we don't see are the consequences. more...

 
November 3, 2008
SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION IN NOVA SCOTIA FOR EVERYONE MEETING
(Environmental)

Nova Scotia Teachers’ Union - Key Note Speaker: L. Ron Farrell, Dean, School of Trades & Technology Nova Scotia Community College Special Screening of the film “First Annual Sustainability Education Symposium in Nova Scotia” Presentations by NSTU President Alexis Allen and the NS Department of Education. more...

 
October 21, 2008
FILM & DISCUSSION: STORY OF STUFF: TOWARD SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
(Environmental)

Tantallon Public Library - We live in a society that is obsessed with the production and consumption of stuff. But what we don't see are the consequences. more...

 
October 8, 2008
FILM & DISCUSSION: STORY OF STUFF: TOWARD SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
(Environmental)

Keshen Goodman Public Library - We live in a society that is obsessed with the production and consumption of stuff. But what we don't see are the consequences. more...

 
October 4, 2008
NSEN ANNUAL GATHERING: Working Together to Create a Sustainable Future
(Environmental)

Women’s Council House - The Nova Scotia Environmental Network is hosting its Annual Gathering tobring environmentalists together to share ideas and resources on our mostpressing environmental challenges and to celebrate our successes. Come tohear key note speakers, find ways to work better together, strategize, andcreate a vision and actions for the environmental movement. more...

 
October 1, 2008
FILM & DISCUSSION: STORY OF STUFF: TOWARD SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
(Environmental)

Alderney Gate Public Library - We live in a society that is obsessed with the production and consumption of stuff. But what we don't see are the consequences. more...

 
September 24, 2008
FILM & DISCUSSION: STORY OF STUFF: TOWARD SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
(Environmental)

Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library - We live in a society that is obsessed with the production and consumption of stuff. But what we don't see are the consequences. more...

 
September 17, 2008
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: LIVING ON EARTH AS IF WE WANT TO STAY
(Environmental)

Room 104, Dalhousie Law School - Join Author Mike Nickerson and Activist Donna Dillman for dialogue on sustainability. One by one, people are realizing that human activity cannot grow forever on a finite planet. more...

 
September 10, 2008
FILM SCREENING: WHO’S COUNTING? SEX, LIES & GLOBAL ECONOMICS
(Environmental)

Just Us! Café - A provocative and powerful film! Join us for fair trade coffee & snacks and watch this important film. David Suzuki said, “I give the film every superlative – riveting, revealing, inspiring, etc…It penetrates to the heart of the global, ecological, and social crisis that afflicts the world… required viewing for all who know we are on a destructive path and want to get off. more...

 
July 31, 2008
Film Screening: Who's Counting? Sex, Lies and Global Economics
(Environmental)

Just Us! Cafe - A provocative and powerful film! Starts at 7 PM sharp. Join us for fair trade coffee & snacks and watch this important film. more...

 
July 30, 2008
Film Screening; Sludge Diet: SEWAGE SLUDGE & THE FOOD WE EAT
(Environmental)

Student Union Building, Dalhousie University, Room 307 - Halifax Harbour treatment plant is now up and running, the leftover toxic sludge has started to be sprayed on agricultural land in the province. Is it safe? Our health and natural environment may be at risk. more...

 
July 22, 2008
2008 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW WORKSHOP: Enforcing Environmental Law in Nova Scotia - Tools and Challenges
(Environmental)

Rowe Management Building, Dalhousie University - The aim of ECELAW’s 2008 Environmental Law Workshop is to enable community groups and individuals to effectively engage in the process of enforcing environmental laws. There will be three main components of the workshop: understanding the role the public can play in enforcing environmental laws, understanding the government’s role and exploring how the current legislation aimed at environmental protection can be strengthened. more...

 
July 15, 2008
Enforcing Environmental Law in Nova Scotia: Tools and Challenges
(Environmental)

Southend Community Centre (Woodill Room) - Free public presentation – Food and drink reception to follow. All welcome. more...

 
July 8, 2008
Enforcing Environmental Law in Nova Scotia: Tools and Challenges
(Environmental)

Annapolis Royal Fire Hall - Free public presentation – Food and drink reception to follow. All welcome. more...

 
June 25, 2008
A SOLSTICE SOCIAL: A Professional Development and Networking Day on Environmental Education
(Environmental)

Oakwood House - The Solstice Social will be a full day on the lovely shores of Lake Banook dedicated to environmental education with professional development, networking, and resource-sharing opportunities. A potluck lunch will provide time for socializing and celebration of summer. more...

 
June 9, 2008
Sustainability Education in Nova Scotia for Everyone Public Meeting
(Environmental)

Room 3337, NSCC Waterfront Campus - Monday, June 9 12:00-3:00 p. m. more...

 
May 22, 2008
Mining in Communities at Home and Abroad
(Environmental)

North Memorial Public Library - Mining in Communities at Home and Abroad Thursday, May 22 7:00-8:45 p. m. more...

 
May 6, 2008
Fundamental Principles of Environmental Law in Canada
(Environmental)

Room 104, Weldon Law Building, Dalhousie University - Come to learn about new fundamental principles that have emerged in Canadian environmental law such as: environmental rights, the precautionary principle, the intergenerational equity principle, sustainability, the public trust, the ecosystem approach, ecological integrity, the inherent value of the environment, pollution prevention, and the polluter pays principle. Jerry DeMarco is Vice-Chair of the Environmental Review Tribunal. more...

 
May 5, 2008
A Public Forum on Water in Nova Scotia
(Environmental)

Room 1009, Rowe Management building, Dalhousie University - An important free public forum about our most precious natural resource: water. Panelists include: Dr. more...

 
April 9, 2008
NSEN ENGO Water Strategy Meeting
(Environmental)

Ecology Action Centre - NSEN is hosting an ENGO Water Strategy Meeting on Wednesday, April 9 from 2:30-4:30 pm at the Ecology Action Centre boardroom, 2705 Fern Lane, in Halifax. Please attend this important strategy meeting to discuss the Water Strategy discussion paper and to plan for the upcoming water consultations. more...

 
April 8, 2008
Biosolids Application on NS Agricultural Lands Information Session
(Environmental)

Room 406, Weldon Law School, Dalhousie University - . Please attend this important information session on Tuesday April 8 from 10am -12pm in room 406 of the Weldon Law School, Dalhousie University, 6061 University Avenue in Halifax (parking at meters on the street or the IWK Hospital parkade). more...

 
April 1, 2008
Funding for the Environment? Challenges and opportunities
(Environmental)

Dalhousie University- Weldon Law School - Community Foundation of Nova Scotia, Environmental Trust Fund, and more! Come to learn about the Community Foundation of Nova Scotia’s environmental endownment incentive and grant programs and the Nova Scotia Environmental Network’s funding resources. Find out more about the funding due to the federal government’s cuts to environmental and climate changes programs. more...

 
March 29, 2008
Sustainability Education Public Reception and Art Display: Trashformation 2008
(Environmental)

Saint Mary’s University Art Gallery - Peacebuilding and Earthkeeping: Building a Culture of Respect for People and the Planet The public is invited to a free food & drink reception and art display to celebrate the winners of the Trashformation 2008 Art Contest and the first Annual Sustainability Education Symposium. The Gallery is located on the 1st floor of the Loyola Academic Complex on the Saint Mary’s University Campus, accessible from Gorsebrook Avenue or off Robie Street south of the McNally Building. more...

 
March 29, 2008 to March 30, 2008
First Annual Sustainability Education Symposium
(Environmental)

Saint Mary\'s University - Peaceful Schools International and the Nova Scotia Environmental Network are co-organizing the First Annual Sustainability Education Symposium in Nova Scotia in March. The key note speaker is Manitoba's Deputy Minister of Education, Geral Farthing. more...

 
March 28, 2008
Sustainability Education: From the Earth Charter to Action
(Environmental)

Saint Mary’s University, Burke Building Theatre A - Public Forum with Keynote Speakers: Dr. Anita Wenden, co-founder of Earth and Peace Education Associates International, New York [Earth Charter: An Ethical Framework for Planning Sustainability Education] Dr. more...

 
March 19, 2008
Fundy Tidal Power Workshop for the Environmental Community
(Environmental)

Nova Scotia Public Archives, Aitken Room - Please RSVP by Monday, March 17 NSEN will be hosting a full-day workshop on the Fundy Tidal Energy Stakeholder Environmental Assessment (SEA) on Wednesday, March 19 from 8:30-4:30 PM at the Nova Scotia Public Archives, 6016 University Avenue, in Halifax. This will be the only opportunity for the environmental community to learn about and provide input into the Fundy Tidal Energy project. more...

 
March 7, 2008
Sustainability Education (SENSE) Meeting
(Environmental)

White Rock Community Centre - A free public meeting on Sustainability Education in Nova Scotia. Presenters include: Bear River First Nation and their sustainability work, Acadia Environmental Society, Atlantic Canada Sustainability Initiative, plus more…. more...

 
February 20, 2008
SENSE: Sustainability Education for Everyone in Nova Scotia Meeting
(Environmental)

Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs - Free, public meeting on advancing sustainability education in Nova Scotia. Lunch and refreshments provided. more...

 
February 11, 2008
We Are What We Eat: Public Forum & Screening of Sludge Diet
(Environmental)

Student Union Building, Dalhousie University - Are HRM biosolids (a mixture of sewage sludge and cement kiln dust) safe to use as a “fertilizer” on the Nova Scotia farmland that produces the food we eat? Three of North America’s leading researchers: Dr. Murray Mc Bride, Dr. more...

 
January 28, 2008
(NSEN Members Only) Meeting with Nova Scotia NDP Party
(Environmental)

Bayers Road Shopping Cenre - A meeting for NSEN members with the NDP Environment Critic and Deputy Leader of the Provincial NDP Graham Steele. A chance for us to pose our environmental questions to the NDP Party. more...

 
January 23, 2008
(NSEN Members Only) Meeting with the Nova Scotia Liberal Party
(Environmental)

Liberal Caucus Office - This is a meeting for NSEN members with the Environment Critic Keith Colwell, Energy Critic Michel Samson, and Natural Resources Critic Leo Glavine. It is a chance for us to pose our environmental questions to the Liberal Party. more...

 
January 21, 2008
NSEN ENGO Roundtable: Election Readiness & Mining in NS
(Environmental)

Nova Scotia Public Archives, Aitken Room - This is a full day meeting to plan for the upcoming municipal, provincial and federal elections. Let’s make sure the environment is a top priority! Tony Tracy of the Canadian Labour Congress will be sharing the lessons from labour for election readiness. more...

 
January 21, 2008
The Environmental Petition Process
(Environmental)

Nova Scotia Public Archives - Free public presentation. The Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development is responsible for the administration of the environmental petitions process within the Office of the Auditor General. more...

 
January 14, 2008
Sustainability Education in Nova Scotia for Everyone Meeting
(Environmental)

Riverview Room, Jenkins Hall, Nova Scotia Agricultural College - The Nova Scotia Education for Sustainable Development Working Group also known as SENSE: Sustainability Education in Nova Scotia for Everyone will be having our next meeting at the Nova Scotia Community College. Our meeting is an open, public meeting, we will provide lunch and we can offer travel subsides. more...

 


Three ECELAW-NSEN Environmental Law & Policy events in July:

  1. Presentation and Reception Annapolis Royal
    Enforcing Environmental Law in Nova Scotia: Tools and Challenges
    Tuesday, July 8, 2008
    7:00 – 9:00 PM
    Annapolis Royal Fire Hall, 5 Saint Anthony Street, Annapolis Royal
    Free public presentation – Food and drink reception to follow. No RSVP required.
  2. Presentation and Reception Sydney
    Enforcing Environmental Law in Nova Scotia: Tools and Challenges
    Tuesday, July 15, 2008 7:00 – 9:00 PM Southend Community Centre (Woodill Room) 28 Hillview Avenue, Sydney Free public presentation – Food and drink reception to follow. No RSVP required.
  3. Environmental Law Workshop 2008 Halifax
    Enforcing Environmental Law in Nova Scotia: Tools and Challenges
    Full Day Workshop Tuesday July 22, 2008 8:30AM-4:30 PM Rowe Management Building, 6100 University Avenue Dalhousie University, Halifax Workshop Cost: * student $25
    * regular $35
    * government and law firms $55
    (Includes workshop materials, lunch, and nutrition breaks) Please register for the workshop by Thursday, July 17, 2008 Program agenda and registration information is here

Events are organized by the East Coast Environmental Law Association (ECELAW) and the Nova Scotia Environmental Network {NSEN). ECELAW acknowledges support from the Law Foundation of Nova Scotia and Ecojustice Canada. For more information please call (902) 454-6846 or email Alison Spurr intern_nsen@cen-rce.org


First Annual Sustainability Education Symposium
Peacebuilding & Earthkeeping: Building a Culture of Respect for People and the Planet
Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30
Saint Mary’s University, Halifax
A project of SENSE: Sustainability Education in Nova Scotia for Everyone
Co-organized with Peaceful Schools International and Saint Mary’s University

Registration is now open! Register here

Trashformation 2008: Recycled Art Contest. Accepting submissions until March 14, 2008 here


Fundy Tidal Power Workshop for the Environmental Community on Wednesday, March 19

RSVP by Monday, March 17

NSEN will be hosting a full-day workshop on the Fundy Tidal Energy Stakeholder Environmental Assessment (SEA) on Wednesday, March 19 from 8:30-4:30 PM at the Nova Scotia Public Archives, 6016 University Avenue, in Halifax. This will be the only opportunity for the environmental community to learn about and provide input into the Fundy Tidal Energy project.

Workshop presenters include representatives from the Offshore Energy Environmental Research (OEER) SEA Stakeholder Roundtable. The workshop will be jointly facilitated by Lisa Mitchell, environmental lawyer and consultant. The input from this workshop will be submitted to the provincial government as part of the final report on the Fundy Tidal SEA that is due in April. We can provide travel subsidies to assist people in attending the workshop. There will be delicious catering from Little Foot Yurts. The Background Report on the Fundy Tidal Energy SEA and more information about the Fundy Tidal Energy Project and Stakeholder Environmental Assessment, is here.

For the workshop agenda, click here.

To attend this important workshop, please RSVP to Kelly McRae, the new NSEN Caucus Coordinator: caucus_nsen@cen-rce.org or call NSEN at (902) 454-6846.


NSEN Annual Roundtable and Eco-Hero Award Ceremony
Monday, January 21
Nova Scotia Public Archives
6016 University Avenue
Roundtable Agenda here (Word).
Please register by Friday, January 18.
Members are free. For non-members there is a charge.

Congratulations to our Eco-Heroes!

Workshop: Advocacy by Charities and Non-profits & The Fundamentals of Serving as a Director
Saturday, January 12, 2008
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Room 105, Weldon Law School, Dalhousie University, 6061 University Ave.

Registration Form and Agenda (Word)


2006-2007

Well-known Environmental Educator Coming to Nova Scotia

NSEN partners with Nova Scotia Outdoor Leadership Program and Sense of Wonder to bring well-known environmental educator Joseph Cornell to Nova Scotia. Be sure to come to his free public lecture on Thursday, October 11 at 7 pm at Dalhousie University. Register for his 2-day workshop "Share the Joy of Nature" on October 12 and 13.

Workshop Agenda

Registration Form

Environmental Legal Toolkit Workshops This is your opportunity to participate in an environmental law and policy workshop led by legal experts. Learn the legal tools to protect the earth! The workshops will run from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM and are being held in four different locations in Nova Scotia. Early Bird: $35 NSEN members, $40 non-members (After July 6: $45)

Monday, July 9
St. Luke's Anglican Church, 342 St. George St. Annapolis Royal

Wednesday, July 11
Weldon Law School, Dalhousie University, 6061 University Ave., Halifax (Rm. 105)

Friday, July 13
Keating Millennium Centre, St. F.X., Antigonish (Conference Room C)

Saturday, July 14
Southend Community Centre, 28 Hillview Ave., Sydney (Woodill Room.)

More info...

Download Registration form

Download Upcoming NSEN Events Poster


Connecting for the Earth Meet & Greets

Come out to meet staff from the Nova Scotia Environmental Network, Sierra Legal and the East Coast Environmental Law Association. Light refreshments provided. Displays and draw prizes. Everyone welcome!

Sunday, July 8 - 7:30-9:00 PM
Clean Annapolis River Project, Train Station,
151 Victoria St. Annapolis Royal

Thursday, July 12 - 7:30-9:00 PM
Keating Millennium Centre, St. F.X., Antigonish,

Friday, July 13 - 7:30-9:00 PM
Southend Community Centre, 28 Hillview Ave., Sydney

More info...



Growing Against the Grain: Community Gardens At Home and Abroad

Thursday, May 31
7:00-9:00 PM
Halifax North Memorial Public Library, 2285 Gottingen Street

The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation and the Nova Scotia Environmental Network invite the general public to an inspiring panel discussion on community gardening and food security in Nova Scotia and Latin America. Panelists include Marjorie Willison, Gardening Expert on CBC Radio, David McCall of the North End Community Gardens, and international development interns from Mexico and Honduras.It is a free event, wheel chair accessible and there will be displays, draw prizes and refreshments. For more information contact Leigh Muething at (902) 404-9646.


2005-2006

SUSTAINABILITY: THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE
PUBLIC LECTURE BY DR. KARL-HENRIK ROBÈRT, FOUNDER OF THE NATURAL STEP, SWEDEN

Dr. Robert is the leading Poineer on Sustainability Thinking.
Lecture and Lunch, Friday, September 22, 2006 from 12:00-2:00 PM
Commonwealth Ballroom A, Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, 1181 Hollis St., Halifax
Advance tickets prices: $45 Regular $35 Student/Low-Income At the Door: $50
Advance tickets available for purchase for both events above at Just Us! FairTrade Shop & Coffee Bar 1678 Barrington St., P’lovers The Environmental Store 5657 Spring Garden St., and Outside the Lines: Books for Critical Minds Bookstore 6297 Quinpool Road in Halifax.

For more information about Raffi or Dr. Robert presentations or to order tickets by phone, please contact:

Clare Levin, Genuine Progress Index Atlantic
Phone: (902) 489-2524
Fax: (902) 405-1221
Email: clevin@gpiatlantic.org
Organized by Genuine Progress Index Atlantic (www.gpiatlantic.org) and the Nova Scotia Environmental Network (www.nsen.ca)


RAFFI SPEAKS ON HIS NEW BOOK CHILD HONORING: HOW TO TURN THIS WORLD AROUND

Public Lecture and Music Presentation (Intended for an Adult Audience) by well-known children’s entertainer RAFFI
Thursday, September 21, 2006 (UN International Peace Day)
7:30-9:30 PM, Potter Auditorium, Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building, Dalhousie University
6100 University Avenue, Halifax
Saturday, September 23, 2006, 7:30-9:30 PM, Acadia Cinema Coop, 450 Main Street, Wolfville

As a long-time environmentalist and peace activist, Raffi shares his vision for Child Honouring, the philosophy he founded, to promote sustainability, social justice, harmony and peace in our world.

Advance tickets prices: $15 Regular $10 Student/Low-Income At the Door: $20
Advance tickets available for purchase for both events above at Just Us! FairTrade Shop & Coffee Bar 1678 Barrington St., P’lovers The Environmental Store 5657 Spring Garden St., and Outside the Lines: Books for Critical Minds Bookstore 6297 Quinpool Road in Halifax.

For more information about Raffi or Dr. Robert presentations or to order tickets by phone, please contact:

Clare Levin, Genuine Progress Index Atlantic
Phone: (902) 489-2524
Fax: (902) 405-1221
Email: clevin@gpiatlantic.org
Organized by Genuine Progress Index Atlantic (www.gpiatlantic.org) and the Nova Scotia Environmental Network (www.nsen.ca)


CLIMATE ACTION TOUR stops in Halifax this THURSDAY!

Thursday, September 14
7:00-9:30 PM
Room 303, Student Union Building, Dalhousie University, 6136 University Ave., Halifax

Canadians have been asked to Build a Climate Crisis Plan – help us create a "Made in Canada" solution to the major environmental challenge of our time. Attend this important, free, public workshop to hear from John Bennett, the Executive Director of the Climate Action Network and most importantly, GIVE YOUR INPUT. Refreshments and great draw prizes! Organized by the Nova Scotia Environmental Network (NSEN). Co-sponsored by the Society for Corporate Environmental and Social Responsibility (CESR). For more information, phone NSEN 902-454-6846 or www.nsen.ca More information about the national tour: www.climateactionnetwork.ca


All Party Forum on Environment and Health - June 8, 2006

The general public is invited to attend an All Party Forum on Environment and Health moderated by CTV?s Rick Grant on Thursday, June 8 from 7-9pm at the Ondaatje Theatre in the Marion McCain Arts and Social Sciences Building at Dalhousie University, 6135 University Ave. in Halifax. Participating candidates will address and debate critical environmental and health issues and to tell Nova Scotians what their party will do if elected. Audience members will also be able to ask the candidates questions. Confirmed participating candidates currently include: Michele Raymond (New Democratic Party) , Francis MacKenzie (Liberal Party), and Amanda Myers (Green Party). The forum is organized by the Nova Scotia Environmental Network.
Read the responses to our environmental survey below:

Green Party (.pdf)
Liberal Party (.pdf)
New Democratic Party (.pdf)
Progressive Conservative Party (.pdf)

The report explaining the results on the environmental survey is available here (.pdf)

The final grades for each party are from lowest to highest:

Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia D (56%)
Liberal Party of Nova Scotia C (66%)
Green Party of Nova Scotia B (72%)
New Democratic Party of Nova Scotia A (87%)
Press Release: NDP receives highest grade and PCs worst grade in environmental election survey


Roundtable for Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations

NSEN is hosting a Roundtable for Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations on Monday, February 20 from 10:00-3:00 pm at the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs boardroom, 630 Francklyn St. (on the Atlantic School of Theology Campus near Saint Mary's University). This meeting will include presentations about federal and provincial environmental policy developments that affect ENGOs, funding opportunities, an update from the Canadian Environmental Network and the Climate Change Centre, a debrief on the All-Terrain Vehicle campaign and presentation on the Nova Scotia Public Lands Campaign, upcoming events, a chance to share information and resources, and an opportunity to strategize about the environmental movement in NS. This meeting is being held in advance of a meeting with the NS Minister of Environment & Labour at the end of February. This roundtable is a free event. Lunch will be provided. There are some travel subsidies available. As there is limited space, the roundtable can only accommodate staff and volunteers of ENGOs. The storm date is Monday, February 20.

For more information, to receive a copy of the agenda, to provide input on the roundtable or to RSVP, please contact Tamara Lorincz, Coordinator of NSEN at or phone 454-6846


Toward Sustainable Communities: An Introduction to The Natural Step (TNS)

Friday, December 16
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Room 1028, Rowe Management Building
Dalhousie University
6100 University Avenue, Halifax

Light lunch included. Please bring your reusable mug. Free public presentation. All Welcome!

A presentation on The Natural Step (TNS) Framework, a methodology for planning that provides an elegant, rigorous, science-based understanding of sustainability together with a tested planning approach to translate that understanding into practice. Participants will learn about the principles of the TNS Framework and how it is being applied in communities and businesses in Canada and around the world. Organizations using the TNS Framework include: the Regional Municipality of Whistler, the Town of Canmore, Interface Inc., and more than 60 municipalities in Sweden. Come and learn about this important tool for sustainability - we all can play a role for a sustainable future. A not-to-miss presentation!

Speaker: Chad Park, B.Comm., M.Sc. - As Sustainability Advisor with TNS Canada, Chad works with organizations and communities to support the use of the TNS Framework as a tool for sustainability planning and education. A past National President of AIESEC Canada, his background also includes sustainability-related experience with Mountain Equipment Co-op, the Canadian Eco-Industrial Network, Sustainability Asset Management, the ZERI Foundation, and VanCity Credit Union.

Organized by the Genuine Progress Index Atlantic (GPI) www.gpiatlantic.org and the
Nova Scotia Environmental Network (NSEN) www.nsen.ca
Sponsored by the Society for Corporate Environmental and Social Responsibility (CESR)
http://cesr.dsu.dal.ca

For more information on The Natural Step Canada, please visit: http://www.naturalstep.ca

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