Co-learning and Collaboration with Conservation Colleagues Around the World

28 Nov 2024

Nature Trust Executive Director Bonnie Sutherland reports back on two conferences she attended in October with our partners in land conservation from across Canada and beyond.

Blanche Peninsula: A Landmark Achievement for Coastal Conservation

01 Oct 2024

Two new lands extend protection along North Mountain Ridge

01 Feb 2024

Two newly protected properties add 187 acres of old forest, freshwater wetlands, and habitat for Species at Risk in our North Mountain Ridge focus area.

Archibald Lake adds to St. Mary’s River conservation legacy

28 Aug 2023

Efforts to protect the beloved St. Mary’s River reached another exciting milestone, as the Province announces the greatly anticipated official designation of the Archibald Lake Wilderness Area!

A win for nature and nature lovers on St. Mary’s River

17 Aug 2023

Three more outstanding conservation gems are poised for protection on the beautiful St. Mary’s River; lands that are home to spectacular old growth forests, rare Acadian floodplains and endangered wildlife and adds more than 500 acres to a growing corridor of protected areas along this much-loved river.

Major coastal conservation wins on the Bras d’Or

04 Jul 2023

We’re pleased to introduce you to the Nature Trust’s newest group of conservation lands: Pony’s Point and Maskells Harbour Beach, spanning nearly 460 acres of spectacular forest, rolling hills, and over three kilometres of Bras d’Or Lake shoreline in Maskells Harbour.

New coastal conservation lands to expand beloved Owls Head

06 Apr 2023

Adjacent to the beloved Owls Head, the Little Harbour Conservation Lands encompass 450 acres of ecologically rich coastal habitats on our eastern shore. The Nature Trust is now set to protect this iconic coastal gem -- a heartening announcement that's timely in light of growing public concern and urgency to protect Nova Scotia's coast.

A piece of history protected in Purcells Cove Backlands

31 Mar 2023

Nestled in the Purcells Cove Backlands lies a newly secured 5.5-acre property that provides important protection for sensitive ecosystems as well as opportunities for public access and recreational activities. Beyond that, this particular property possesses rich cultural and historical significance, as the previous owner’s family lineage connects to the original Purcell family – the area’s namesake.

Crucial bird habitat protected on Blanche Island

28 Mar 2023

Nearly one kilometre from Nova Scotia’s southern coast lies Blanche Island, a 36-acre haven to large numbers of several marine and migrating bird species. The unforested island provides crucial habitat for nesting seabirds, with hundreds of gulls, terns, cormorants and eiders utilizing the island for breeding purposes in recent years.

100 acres of critical habitat secured near Ponhook Lake

17 Feb 2023

Nearly 100 acres of important habitat for rare or sensitive species have been secured near Ponhook Lake in Kespukwitk-southwest Nova Scotia, adding to a growing assemblage of nearby public and private conservation lands, including the Nature Trust’s Cameron Lake conservation lands and the provincial Ponhook Lake Nature Reserve.