Forest Watch is going -- Into the Woods!

We're putting together an exciting year-long program of hands-on learning,  public events, guest speakers and outings, with a focus on the Acadian Forest ecosystem, how to use it and not abuse it.

Managing the Mersey Lands:  

What's the Plan? 

What Can We Learn?

Forests are in the news!  The Province has bought over 400,000 hectares of land from Bowater/ Mersey in SW Nova Scotia.

On Thursday 18 April please join us for a special presentation -- an insider's look at the process and the evolving land-use plan, a plan which includes Protected Areas and Community Forests.  Our special guest, Geoff LeBoutillier has been involved in this process for a long time and will take us through the public consultation currently underway, with an eye to gleaning information and insight that could be applicable to the Eastern Shore. 

After Geoff's presentation stay to learn about developments at our own Otter Ponds Demonstration Forest, the Deanery Project and our other forest partnerships.  Join the discussion.  Help us celebrate fifteen years of Forest Watch at our annual event honouring Earth Day.

Geoff LeBoutillier is past president of the St. Margaret's Bay Stewardship Association.  He is also the driving force behind the 'Buy Back the Mersey' movement.

Eastern Shore Forest Watch Association Annual General Meeting

will follow the presentations.

Thursday 18 April

7:00 pm

Mitchell Cove Centre

47 East Jeddore Road

Come and find out what we are doing and how you can help.  Come early and join up, or renew your Forest Watch membership.  Paid-up members get to vote!

Refreshments and time to chat with friends afterward.

Hint:  Make it an easy evening with a delicious supper at The Lunch Room, right in the Mitchell Cove Centre.