Baddeck River Lands Adds to Our Historic Land Campaign

01 Mar 2019

Baddeck River Conservation Lands protects 130 acres of old growth forests, habitat for endangered wildlife, and ensures the future of a major provincial Wilderness Area in Cape Breton.

La Grande Île—New Conservation Lands a Double Win for Conservation

20 Jun 2018

We are delighted to announce new Nature Trust conservation lands, protecting a nationally imperilled plant species found nowhere else in Canada. The Digby County property, generously donated by Mary Guptill and Delbé Comeau, is one of only two protected habitats for Sweet Pepperbush in Canada. The announcement marks a significant step towards recovery for this threatened species.

Nature Trust Protects Land, Fulfils Conservation Dream in Cape Breton

25 Oct 2017

The Nova Scotia Nature Trust announced today the protection of two new conservation lands on the Bras d’Or Lake, Cape Breton. Generously donated by Alastair Saunders and Chris Corston, the new conservation lands extend the Nature Trust protected areas in Cape Breton. The land gift also fulfils a mother’s dream, keeping a treasured piece of family land wild, forever.

Mitchell’s Pool : Sobey Family Protects Land on the St. Mary’s River

15 Aug 2017

David and Faye Sobey entrust their 30 acre property on the St. Mary’s River to the care of the Nova Scotia Nature Trust.

Nature Trust Protects Cherished Parrsboro Gem

15 Aug 2016

The Nova Scotia Nature Trust protects, forever, one of Nova Scotia’s cherished island gems - Partridge Island. Several generous island owners have come together to ensure that this natural, historic and cultural landmark is preserved.

Leaving a Conservation Legacy on the Beloved St. Mary’s River

09 Aug 2014

The Nature Trust announces a new protected area on the St. Mary’s River. Life-long naturalists and passionate conservationists Hardy & Barbara Eshbaugh are protecting their 160 acre riverfront property near Waternish, on the main branch of the St. Mary’s in Guysborough County.

Troop Island Protected – Forever

05 Oct 2012

The Nova Scotia Nature Trust and St. Margaret’s Bay Stewardship Association are celebrating today, after securing the deed to the 28 acres of Troop Island, a unique coastal island near the city of Halifax that was facing imminent development.