Built by volunteers of WRWEO and maintained by trail users like you!
Goodwill Bot event at the Good Robot Brewing Company – Fundraiser for the Bluff Trail Stewardship Program
Where – 2736 Robie St, Halifax, NS B3K 4P2
When – from 12 noon until closing (our volunteers will be there from 4pm onwards to talk about the trail and how you can help!)
Why – One dollar from beer and food purchases will go to the stewardship of the Bluff Trail
http://goodrobotbrewing.ca/
http://blufftrail.ca
Are you interested in submitting bids on work in the back country on the Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail?
Work to be completed –
You must have Workers Compensation coverage and follow Halifax’s Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.
Please get in touch with WRWEO to get copies of our two RFPs for this season – contact us at info@wrweo.ca or call 902-876-7377.
WRWEO receives financial support for maintenance from Halifax.
WRWEO recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage to develop and promote our cultural resources for all Nova Scotians.
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Here are the numbers from today and from 2014, 2015 and 2016.
June 13, 2017: 135 (Dave) 336 (Kai)
Lady’s Slipper orchids abound on the Bluff Trail (2016) : 434 (Kai)
Orchid Counts 2015: Good News!: 147 (Dave) 262 (Kai)
Mid-June Wildflowers on The Bluff Trail (2014): 133 (Dave)
So… Kai’s number was down a bit from last year, but above his count for 2015. Overall, the lady’s slipper orchids appear to be doing quite OK, which is welcome news given that use of the trail increased greatly over the last 2 years. Other native species were doing just fine as well, some shown in the photo panel at top.
Another welcome result: No exotic plant species were observed, although there are many on the BLT. Together, these indicators suggest that the Ecological Integrity on this busiest section of The Bluff Trail is being maintained.
Also, no garbage and no fire pits for which we can thank the many volunteers, and the hikers!
Check out the video of a hike on the Bluff Trail in April 2017.
May 16, 2017 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM
6350 Coburg Rd., University of King’s College
New Academic Building, Alumni Hall
RSVP via Facebook
See EAC for details
The Halifax Regional Municipality is conducting the third and final phase of public engagement for the Halifax Green Network Plan, a decision-making framework for the conservation of a region-wide network of open space. A number of planning and implementation directions have been drafted using public input and study results from the earlier phases of work and are contained in the Halifax Green Network Plan Primer Report.
Public engagement for this phase will occur in a series of public meetings across HRM from May 15 to June 12, 2017. The most convenient session for most Backland folks will be May 16 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Atlantica Hotel Halifax (Guild Hall) 1980 Robie Street.
WRWEO / The Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail
Annual General Meeting
30 March 2017
BMO Community Room, 2nd Floor, Halifax Central Library
5:30-6:00 Registration
6:00-8:00 AGM
8:00-8:30 Networking
We will be serving a sweet treat at the end of the meeting, but will not be serving beverages. Please feel free to bring a travel mug and purchase your own beverage prior to the meeting. Travel mugs are permitted in the meeting room.
In an effort to reduce consumption, printed copies of the following reports will NOT be provided at the AGM. You may wish to review the reports prior to the meeting and make your own decision about what items you need to print.
2016 03 31 AGM Minutes to be approved
Some Images from the Sign-In Book (Facebook Link)
WRWEO Financial Statements 2016 – for 2017 AGM
A draft of the Halifax Green Network Planning and Implementation Strategy and “Plan Primer” have been released by HRM and go to Regional Council today (March 23, 2017) to be approved for upcoming public consultations. It is expected those consultations will take place in April. The Primer provides a good overview of the Green Network plan, with lots of maps. It’s recommended reading!
Thursday March 30th, 2017 – Halifax Central Library
BMO Community Room, 2nd Floor
Doors open for registration at 5:30 PM
Meeting 6PM – 8PM
Optional WRWEO membership available at door $5
For more information contact: info@wrweo.ca
The Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust (“the Trust”) is a volunteer community organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the environment and conducting research, promoting recreation, and educating the public relative to the Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area (“FBLWA”).
The Trust wishes to promote local volunteer initiatives by making funds raised through the Bay Treasure Chest available to support projects that are consistent with the Trust’s goals and objectives. The theme of this round of grant applications is “Trails Development.”
Application Deadline: April 1, 2017
Detailed information and application instructions can be found on the Trust’s web site: http://fivebridgestrust.ca/wp/
