Nova Scotia Nature Trust | Nova Scotians Protecting Nova Scotia

Hey Kids! You can make a big difference...

You can help save nature for the plants and animals who live there

plymouth gentianPlants and animals need lots of space and nice clean environments to live in, and we can all play a role in making sure they've got what they need. Kids all over Nova Scotia are helping to save nature, by volunteering with their families and fundraising to help the Nature Trust.

What does the Nature Trust do?

The Nature Trust is a land conservation charity. That means that we work with people who own land in Nova Scotia, in order to protect that land as wilderness - FOREVER. It's a big job, and many people help us out everyday.

 

What Can My Family and I Do to Help?

 

Volunteer

porcupineWe have volunteers working in every part of Nova Scotia, helping us to take care of our properties, so that they stay in good shape for the animals and plants that live there.

These people are called Property Guardians. We also have volunteers who help us to find special plants that are very rare - sometimes the plants are only found in a certain part of Nova Scotia. These people are called Rare Plant Monitors. Does your family want to volunteer, as Property Guardians or Rare Plant Monitors? Click here to visit our volunteer page.

 

Come Explore and Enjoy Nature with Us

wolfvilleEvery year, we organize hikes, canoe trips and other events, so that people can learn about nature on our properties, and enjoy the beautiful and special places that we have protected. We'd love it if you joined us!

Events coming up soon in 2010 include biodiversity day celebrations, a shoreline cleanup, a celebration of turtles, a canoe trip, hikes and more! Click here to see a list of the events coming up this year.

 

 

 

Become a Nature Trust Fundraiser

Many other people help us to raise money. We use this money to do the work we need to do: protecting new pieces of land, taking care of the land we protect, and making sure that people all over Nova Scotia know why land conservation is important.

Here are some ideas, from real kids in Nova Scotia who are making a difference!

Owen Yoshida had a humble idea for his sixth birthday. Instead of gifts, he asked everyone to make a donation to the Nature Trust. Owen thought this would be a good way to give back and celebrate his love of nature, especially bugs!

All of us at the Nature Trust thank Owen for his generosity. His family, including parents Lianne Yoshida and Jeremy Lundholm, are members of the Nature Trust.

 

Many schools, clubs and other community groups like to get together to raise money to help charities. If you belong to a group that wants to fundraise for the Nature Trust, just let us know how we can help! All of the money you raise will go towards our work protecting special places for your family to enjoy and important habitat for animals and plants.

wood turtleThe St. James United Church Vacation Bible Camp organized a fundraiser for the Nature Trust, because they wanted to help us save habitat for endangered turtles. These hard-working kids raised more than $160 for turtle conservation! Great job!

 

 

 

Sometimes, other groups help us fundraise for land conservation, and you can take part.

earthdayOn Earth Day, two sisters helped us by fundraising at their school and walking in the Aveda Walk for Water. Thanks girls!

 

 

 

 

bluenoseThis year five kids are helping us out by running for us in the Blue Nose Marathon Youth Run, which is happening on International Day for Biodiversity, through the Blue Nose Charity Challenge. The International Day for Biodiversity is a special day to celebrate all the different kinds of plants and animals and other creatures that live on our planet. These young nature lovers are running for us, because they want to help save land for the special animals they love.

Also, the Special Mission for Turtles (SMFT), a team whose mission is "Save the World. One Turtle at a Time!" has decided to run 10 km in the Blue Nose Marathon to help save land for endangered animals. Endangered animals are creatures who are starting to disappear, so it's really important to save their homes. Go turtle team! Click here to learn more about the Blue Nose Charity Challenge.

Team captain Travis Landry, a 15 year old student from Bridgewater High School, is not only raising money for the Nature Trust through the Blue Nose Charity Challenge, but he is also a volunteer guardian who helps keep baby Blanding's turtles safe from predators when they hatch. Good work Travis!

 

Make a Donation

As members, your family will receive our newsletter twice a year, monthly email news updates, and you'll be notified about Nature Trust events through the year.

At the Nature Trust, we know that sometimes you want to give a gift that's really special - a gift that shows your loved ones what you really care about. You can show your teacher, friend or family member that you care about saving nature, by adopting an acre in their honour. We'll send them a beautiful certificate that tells them that you donated to the Nature Trust as a gift for them.

Click here to visit our donations page.

 

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