Sarah Hudgins: Finding a Different Perspective

03 Nov 2025

For Sarah, volunteering as a Wilderness Property Guardian is an opportunity to explore places she'd never have known about otherwise - and to gain a new perspective to bring back to her work as a physician.

A compass set to acts of service: Marjan and Craig Willett

01 Oct 2025

For Marjan and Craig Willett, adventure and service have always gone hand in hand. From running a native plant nursery in rural Ontario to traveling widely with their family, they’ve carried with them a spirit of exploration and a commitment to giving back. When they retired to Nova Scotia, they found a natural way to continue that spirit of service to the place they now call home.

Small, quiet acts of care: Kim McCallum

02 Sep 2025

Kim McCallum finds volunteering as a Property Guardian restorative: it allows her to give back to her community without a direct public facing role, but by doing the behind the scene work that needs to be done to help protect somewhere precious and dear to her and others.

Twenty Years in the Wild: Harold and Diane Clapp

01 Aug 2025

For over 20 years, Harold and Diane Clapp have protected Nova Scotia’s wild places—starting with turtles and evolving into forest stewardship.

From Curiosity to Conservation: Erica Traversy and Chris Dolliver

02 Jul 2025

When Erica Traversy moved to Nova Scotia in 2021, she struggled to identify which coastal areas were open to the public. Her search for accessible hiking and paddling routes led her to the Nova Scotia Nature Trust, and led her and her partner to volunteer as Property Guardians.

Guardians of the Forest: Kathy Aldous and Susan Kregling

29 May 2025

Kathy Aldous and Susan Kregling met through mutual friends about ten years ago. “We hit it off immediately,” Kathy recalls. Their friendship deepened through regular walks in the woods near their homes. So when Susan learned the Nova Scotia Nature Trust had acquired the forest near her property, she didn’t hesitate. She invited Kathy to join her in becoming a Property Guardian. “We love walking together. This would be a great fit,” they both agreed.

Celebrating Art and Conservation: A Conversation with Sue Rosson

01 May 2025

After returning from a trip to British Columbia, Sue Rosson was inspired to help protect Nova Scotia’s natural beauty. She joined the Nature Trust to volunteer and utilized her connections to secure six artists for the art gallery for our 30th anniversary gala, and connected local artists whose work celebrated the province’s landscapes.

Steven McGrath: Capturing Nova Scotia’s Wild Spaces

01 Apr 2025

Steven McGrath's involvement with the Nature Trust began through the Bird’s Eye View program, which introduced him to the organization’s mission and properties. Through his growing participation in conservation work, he discovered the Wilderness Property Guardian program—a perfect fit for his skills and interests.

Kristian Rafuse: From Forest Trails to Digital Maps

28 Feb 2025

Being a Property Guardian involves monitoring and protecting vital ecosystems on land in the Nature Trust's care. But it isn't always about bushwhacking - or even being outdoors. Kristian Rafuse has been helping our stewardship team use high-resolution satellite imagery to monitor landscapes remotely and detect variations in the environment over time.

Meg Cuming: Service through Board Governance

31 Jan 2025

When Meg Cuming stepped up to join the Nature Trust Board of Directors in 2022, it was a perfect match for her love of the outdoors and her deep commitment to service through volunteer board governance.