A Force of Nature: In Memory of David Stevenson

31 Jul 2024

As someone dedicated to pursuing a greener future on behalf of all Nova Scotians and as a supporter of the Nova Scotia Nature Trust since 2017, David Stevenson was someone whose name you might have heard ‘in the wind’ and, although he passed away suddenly in May, we’re honoured to be able to share some of his story of stewardship and sustainability.

Kim Anderson: A Champion’s Story

01 Mar 2024

As a cardiologist and avid outdoor adventurer, Kim Anderson is passionate about the importance of preserving access to outdoor activities. Her committed support as a Champion of the Wild will help the Nature Trust protect the lifestyle Kim loves - read her story!

A quarter-century of helping protect nature in Nova Scotia

01 Jun 2023

In more ways than one, Klaus Jensen has been a supporter of the Nature Trust for nearly a quarter of a century: whether through financial donation, offering his skills and science expertise, or volunteering his time as a Property Guardian -- Klaus' contributions have been nothing but invaluable. And more recently, Klaus and Joan have shared their interest in leaving a lasting legacy for nature with a gift in their wills. We're delighted to share Klaus' story as our recent Donor of the Month.

Bill Flemer: Celebrating a Champion of the Wild

01 Apr 2023

The Nature Trust is pleased to welcome Bill Flemer as our newest Champion of the Wild and honoured he has chosen to invest in the future of our natural legacy, with other like-minded Champions, to help us shape the future of land conservation in our beautiful province.

Darlene Stone: Ambassador for Conservation

25 Oct 2022

Darlene Stone is always looking for ways to promote land conservation. Over the years with the Nature Trust, Darlene has chosen to become a Champion of the Wild donor and created a plan for a future legacy gift that will help to save Nova Scotia's wild places, forever. As well, many people have heard about the Nature Trust because of Darlene--she is a tireless ambassador for land conservation.

Nature Trust Advocates Once More: Chris and Hiya Field

27 Apr 2022

Several years ago we brought you the story of Chris and Hiya Field who had just pledged to become Champions of the Wild (then called Guardians of the Land), and today we’re happy to reprise their story and let you know that the Fields have recently renewed their support as Champions!

First International Champion of the Wild: Dr. Louisa Jones

23 Sep 2021

Famous for its chestnuts and wild mountain pastures, the Cévennes region of France is now known to the Nova Scotia Nature Trust as the home of our first International Champion of the Wild: Dr. Louisa Jones, who joined the group as a way to continue her family’s contribution to conservation in Nova Scotia.

What’s in a name?

21 Sep 2021

Property Guardian versus Guardian of the Land—do you know the difference? To reduce confusion, we are excited to announce the re-branding of one of these two similarly-named groups: the donors formerly known as Guardians of the Land will be known from now on as Champions of the Wild!

Stewart Lindsay: First Guardian of the Land from the United States

22 Aug 2021

Although Stewart Lindsay is usually found in Connecticut during the winter, he and his family have spent summers in Nova Scotia for most of his life, and he considers himself to be as much Nova Scotian as American. He helped the Nature Trust protect a well-loved island more than a decade ago - and now he has become the first member of our Guardians of the Land donor group from the United States!

Jason Roth & Cheryl Steadman-Roth: Appreciating the Collective Power of the Nature Trust

22 Jan 2021

Who doesn’t want their children to have a better life than they had? Putting the brakes on the loss of wilderness, and enabling us to preserve something for our children and grandchildren to enjoy--read about Jason and Cheryl’s ongoing, foundational support of the Nature Trust as “Guardians of the Land”.