From Frying Pan Lake to Butter Island via Egg Beach and Cheese Factory Corner

30 Jul 2020

Adding a fun twist to a hiking challenge, Rochelle Owen, Jane Allen and dog Tessy seek out places with names that represent ingredients for a "Nova Scotia Omelet". As well they provide foundational support for the Nature Trust as Guardians of the Land donors.

Keith & Dany MacIntyre: Family Motivated Guardians of the Land

02 Jun 2020

Keith and Dany MacIntyre have always had a deep love for their native Nova Scotia, but it was the environmental passion they saw in their daughter Makeala that ultimately inspired their decision to become Guardians of the Land--pledging long-term, unrestricted funds to support the vital work of the Nature Trust. Read their story to find out more.

Judy Robertson and Daughters: Future Focused Guardians of the Land

12 Sep 2019

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children.” This quote highlights a fundamental principle for Judy Robertson. Long-time supporter and Board Member, Judy and her daughters Stephanie and Marine have elected to support the Nature Trust as Guardians of the Land. This is their story.

Attached to the Land: Richmond Campbell and Susan Sherwin

22 Jul 2019

Meet two of our Guardians of Land donors, Susan Sherwin and Richmond Campbell! "The Nature Trust has shown they have the ability to make things happen, and that is really important to us because they are working in our backyard." - Sherwin

The Geography of Giving

13 Mar 2019

Bob and Peggy McCalla, Guardians of the Land, map out their journey of support for the Nature Trust. As Bob says, “…it matters that you choose to support that which you love.”

Henry Fuller: A Lifetime of Conservation

21 Feb 2019

Henry Fuller is the longest serving Board Member of the Nova Scotia Nature Trust and a Guardian of the Land since 2014. He has chosen to direct his life towards conservation for one simple reason: “If you enjoy nature, you have a responsibility to help support its protection.

Guardians from Afar – Patricia Robertson-Corner and Byron Corner

15 Sep 2018

Pat Robertson-Corner and Byron Corner speak about their decision to support the Nova Scotia Nature Trust as Guardians of the Land - even though their home is now in Ontario.

Our First Guardians: Anne Campbell and John Lindsay

13 Sep 2018

Anne Campbell and John Lindsay are our first Guardians of the Land. We are honoured to share their story.

Helga Guderley and John Himmelman: Active Guardians of the Land

15 Aug 2018

With successful teaching and research careers behind them, John Himmelman and Helga Guderley are not the sorts to simply mean sitting back and enjoy the fruits of a successful life – both are active in many ways with various conservation groups, including the Nature Trust. John and Helga also recently became Guardians of the Land, recognising the need for long-term funding for the sustainability of Nature Trust work. This is their story.

Nature Trust Advocates: Chris and Hiya Field

15 Jun 2018

Chris and Hiya Field are long time supporters of the Nova Scotia Nature Trust, and they recently agreed to a longer term relationship through the Guardians of the Land program. This is their story.