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Former Vice President Al Gore and the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for their work to raise awareness about global warming.
Watch Mr. Gore's Climate Change video |
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Sand Dollar Beach wetlands under attack
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Click the blue link - see and send our new, free, Helping Nature Heal e-postcards! 
photo by Rosmarie Bradley
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photos by Rosmarie
See our website photo gallery by clicking this blue link: Germination Photo Gallery!
Please send along your seasonal shots for our gallery! |
| NS Enviro Network |
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The Nova Scotia Environmental Network (NSEN), founded in 1991, is a registered non-profit organization.
The network is comprised of non-governmental environmental and health organizations. Their common purpose is the conservation and enhancement of the natural environment and the pursuit of a sustainable future for Nova Scotia.
Individuals are welcome to join as Friends of the Nova Scotia Environmental Network. NSEN is a provincial affiliate of the Canadian Environmental Network (CEN). |
| Green list |
Go green and save money - click here!
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| Alzheimer InfoLine |
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The Alzheimer InfoLine provides information, emotional support and referral to other services. Call toll-free: 1-800-611-6345.
Make your cup of coffee count! Have a Coffee Break in support of the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia. |
| Wish list: HVH Garden Club |
Harbour View Haven needs tools for their Gardening Club:
- Rake (metal and bamboo)
- Long-handled pruning shears
- Planting spade
- 4-pronged fork
- Pointed hoe
- Plant stakes (metal)
- Vegetable plant markers (permanent)
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| Wish list: SSWC |
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As a non-profit organization, Second Story Women's Centre often has a list of things they would love to have but can't necessarily afford:
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Filing cabinets
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Small end tables for library
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Snap lids and twist lids & labels for mason jars
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Magazine racks
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Trolley for moving dishes
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Baby changing table
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Wall clocks
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Massage table
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Floor model fans
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Air purifier
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Garden tools & gardening supplies |
| Living in Harmony
Conservation International believes Earth's natural heritage must be maintained if future generations are to thrive spiritually, culturally and economically. Their mission is to conserve the Earth's living heritage, global biodiversity, and to demonstrate that human societies can live harmoniously with nature.
Calculate your climate impact, learn how you can make a difference! Click here!
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Thanks for reading our e-news Natural Notes!
If you'd like to help us grow and have ideas for coming programs, classes, seminars, or a group wanting to learn about a certain facet of gardening and landscaping, please click here and let us know . . . we do appreciate your interest in us! |
| HNH Pond Design |
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Pond before HNH
HNH Pond Design
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 Welcome to November!
Where has the time gone? We'll soon be winterizing gardens - after several hard frosts, the ground is cooling. Hay bales and boughs help keep the soil temperature consistent, and free from frost heave.
We'll apply deer protection cages over many plants, Rhododendrons, Cedars and fruiting shrubs are our main concern. You invested in your landscape, protecting it over winter is important to us.
I have included several items of interest in this edition of Natural Notes.
It's wonderful the work of Al Gore et al has been recognized by the Nobel Prize Committee. On the other hand, I've posted an HNH Alert! regarding the development of Sand Dollar Beach - read all about it on the enclosed KCC website link and please pass this along. This development infringes on the marshland - a key component to the ecosystem.
Thanks to the Gregersens for allowing us to build their landscape, we look forward to watching it develop over the next few years. Check out our Before & After!
The SS Women's Centre is having an active month as noted on our Calendar of Events. As my daytime hours become freed up by the cold weather, I hope to work with Sue and all the participants at Harbour View Haven Garden Club for another fun winter. Please take note of the wish lists for both, we always welcome those who can help out.
I encourage folks to design early for '08. Those with payment plan agreements could think about next year's budgets. Do you have new projects in mind? Will you require manure and mulch? Maintenance? We can accommodate any budget with seasonal, monthly, bi-weekly or weekly maintenance. We also accept pay-as-you-go project-to-project jobs. Keep in mind these projects are done when there's a schedule opening. The consistent client is always guaranteed a place in the rotation.
With shorter days and cooler mornings, our schedule will shift, if you have questions please email me.
Until next time - thanks for subscribing!
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Brian Gregersen Project, Kingsburg
Before . . . & After HNH!
And, just for good measure . . .
how about a sunken patio for outdoor dining?
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Garden Landscape Calendar of events
Thursday November 1: 5 - 8pm
Herbal Tincture Making with Jeanette Poirier
What is a tincture? It is an herbal infusion using alcohol or vinegar. This is a simple, easy-to-learn technique. You can make and use herbal tinctures as food or medicine. Tinctures can last for years and are a way of preserving herbal properties for later use.
We will also discuss some basic techniques for harvesting and drying medicinal plants. Jeanette is a medical Herbalist with a practice in Blockhouse. She is also a life long gardener and amateur botanist.
Thursday November 8: 5 - 8pm
My favourite things!
Come to SSWC November 8 to discover your favourite things and develop a sense of self. Using gardening magazines, seed catalogues and various other media, we will work together to make a scrap book full of our individual likes.
Why would we do such a thing? Simply to learn more about ourselves and enjoy eachother's company.
As the holiday season will soon be upon us, and we will be busy preparing all sorts of things for others, it is a great time to reflect upon who we are, and why, and take the time to cherish ourselves.
A fun night filled with crafty ideas, laughter and great food.
All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring a donation to the Centre.
Thursday November 15: 5 - 8pm
Come join Rosmarie for a fun and creative evening. Paper making is an age old craft, and we will try our hands at making a piece of homemade paper.
We will use various scraps of paper for our base, and will add dried flowers, colourful bits, seeds etc to make it a one of a kind!
You'll take home the simple instructions so you can make it on your own, as well as several uses the paper for, and other super ideas.
(Limited to 12 participants).
Saturday November 17, 9am - 1pm
Second Story Women's Centre
Indoor Yard Sale & Garden Club Crafts
Helping Nature Heal & Second Story Women's Centre are having an indoor yard sale - to raise funds for the Centre and its Horticulture Therapy Program.
Rosmarie is putting out a call for garden-related donations. Bring them to the HNH table first thing Saturday morning of the 17th and she'll price and sell during the event. As well, she'll be selling some of the products created by the HT group. (Volunteers are welcome!)
Due to the generosity of supporters, SSWC has an overabundance of items donated for a yard sale earlier in the year. Everything is priced to sell at the Indoor Sale: kitchen and household items, small furniture, children's toys, and lots of surprises. Come and do your holiday shopping early!
Monday November 19 at 11am
Windhorse Farm tour
Ladies should call to register and for car pool info.
Please register for HNH Thursday Night Programs (as well as the Windhorse tour) by calling Second Story Women's Centre at 543-1315 or 640-3044.
Second Story Women's Centre programs are free and open to all women. Coed programs are advertised as such or say, "Everyone is welcome." Minimal childcare and transportation subsidies are available.
Wednesday November 21 at 2-3pm
Harbour View Haven Holiday sale!
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| Rosmarie works on certification as Atlantic Master Gardener
A Master Gardener conducts activities that suit their nature and expertise. Examples of Master Gardener activities include (but are not limited to):
- Providing non-biased, science-based gardening information to the public.
- Diagnose plant problems and provide sustainable solutions to gardeners in the Atlantic region.
- Design and present education sessions in areas of their expertise by speaking to local groups about home or specialty gardening topics.
- Participate in community based garden projects.
- Volunteer at public gardens.
- Write articles for local newspapers or magazines.
- Participate in administration of the Atlantic Master Gardeners Association.
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Aspiring film makers Alert!
Hinterland Who's Who is encouraging students and teachers across Canada to make their own 60-second HWW nature videos using materials provided online.
Learning and teaching about wildlife can be fun and easy to do! In supplying some basic instructions, a materials list and supplementary files, we'll help get you started in making your Hinterland Who's Who production a success.
Submit your nature video to hww.ca and, where appropriate, they will post them in the "Your HWW Videos" media section of our site for the world to see.
Look for simple instructions, photos, videos, etc. online at hww.ca under "Things you can do."
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| Easy Doze It Excavating |
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Brian Lohnes of Easy Doze It Excavating (Pleasantville, Nova Scotia) has been working with us for several years. Many of you have seen him with us on various jobs using either of his small Kubotas, and excavator or loader.
As part of our commitment to the environment, we have enlisted Brian to work with us on projects using his smaller gear to keep costs and fuel consumption to a minimum.
Brian has just purchased a new Excavator and trailer to ease our work and travel issues.This will also aid in delivery of smaller loads under 5 yards.
As one of our HNH team, we look forward to many more years of collaboration on many projects. |
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