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SUMMARY:Dynamite Trail Association AGM
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URL:https://nstrails.com/event/dynamite-trail-association-agm/
LOCATION:Indian Point Fire Hall\, 59 Indian Point Rd\, Mahone Bay\, Nova Scotia\, B0J 2E0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Group Trail Run at Upper Clements Trails
DESCRIPTION:All abilities welcome. No runner left behind. Distance around 7 to 10 km with options to run longer or shorter. Upper Clements Trails.
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/group-trail-run-at-upper-clements-trails-2/
LOCATION:Upper Clements Trails\, 2958 Hwy 1\, Upper Clements\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Art Show - Katrina Eyking
DESCRIPTION:We are honored to host this upcoming Art Show by Katrina Eyking. You do not want to miss this!\nMarch 30th 2-5pm\nCoxheath Hills Community Centre \n1580 Coxheath Road\nFree Entry\, donations at the door\nRefreshments available\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Saturday from 2-5 we are hosting a very exciting Art Show with up and coming artist Katrina Eyking.\nHer work is very fascinating and mythical and she has thoughtfully put together a curated collection of her works to display.\n\n\nThere will be wonderful live music and refreshments available. Entry is free and donations are welcome at the door.\nAll proceeds go toward Coxheath Community Centre toward building and trail maintenance and future events like these!\n\n\nLooking forward to seeing you there!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFOLKTAILS\nThe mythical Japanese nine-tailed fox\, (狐\, Kitsune\, きつね)\, depicts many tails emerging from a single being. A kitsune begins her journey as an ordinary red fox (V. vulpes) gaining each tail every 100 years. The nine-tailed fox is said to be over 900 years old\, gaining an abundance of power and wisdom through experience over time. Although she is able to shapeshift into human form\, she typically chooses to reject societal norms\, retaining her wild\, untamable nature.\nOur folktales also hold a power and wisdom that transcends generations. Since the dawn of humanity\, and continuing on to this day\, folktales share cultural perspectives and experiences. Although time and distance separate these cultures\, they connect by an invisible thread of the universal human experience.\n“FolkTAILS” merges both folktales and kitsune. The varying cultural wisdoms (tails) emerge from a single being (humanity/ H.sapians). My visual expressions unite the spiritual and the scientific\, bringing the magical into the mundane. Each piece was created with childlike curiosity and candor\, allowing for a space to freely make mistakes\, and to expand on my own experiences often in unpredictable ways.\nFolkTAILS exhibit is my humble story of the journey\, and of evolution of the self.\n– Katrina Eyking
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/art-show-katrina-eyking/
LOCATION:Coxheath Hills Community Centre\, 1580 Coxheath Road\, Coxheath\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Cycling NS AGM
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED: Due to additional proposals received to amend the By-Laws\, we will be postponing the AGM\, previously scheduled for this evening (February 27\, 2024) at 6:30pm to April 2\, 2024 at 6:30pm\, in order to give members sufficient time to review the proposed amendments; Link can be found here (https://cyclingns.ca/blog/) or on our website blog to both the proposed bylaw changes and the information how to attend the virtual AGM in April.\nORIGINAL MESSAGE:  Cycling NS AGM will be held February 27th at 6:30pm. Come out and see updates from 2023 and looking ahead to 2024! All are welcome but only members can vote so sign up today.
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/cycling-ns-agm/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240402T183000
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SUMMARY:Tatamagouche Area Trails Association (TATA) Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:April 2\, 2024\, 6:30pm\nTatamagouche Public Library\, Meeting Room\n\n\n\nConsider joining us and becoming a member!\nAre you a person who loves the outdoors? Do you enjoy walking\, running\, biking\, bird-watching\, horse-back riding\, exploring the Butter Trail through the Village of Tatamagouche or continuing on east or west to the county lines\, perhaps riding your ATV or snowmobile on the 26km long Shortline Trail?\n\n\nDid you know these trails are maintained 100% by volunteers?\nPlease consider becoming a member of the Tatamagouche Area Trails Association and give your support to the small group of volunteers who have worked diligently to build\, and continue to maintain and protect our trail for the enjoyment of all users.\n\n\nAs a member\, there are many ways to volunteer. Try your hand at trail maintenance\, spring clean-up\, become a trail monitor\, help with gardening at our trailhead locations\, organize special events\, have fun photographing our beautiful scenery and wildlife along the trail\, help build a member registry\, help with fund-raising or grant writing\, or become one of our board of directors.\n\n\n\nWe need you! We are looking to fill positions on our Board of Directors. For more information\, please contact us at info@tatamagouchetrails.ca.\n\n\nOur trail is funded by grants\, generous donors\, and in-kind help.\n\nTatamagouche Area Trails Association (TATA)\nhttp://www.tatamagouchetrails.ca\nemail: info@tatamagouchetrails.ca
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/tatamagouche-area-trails-association-tata-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Tatamagouche Public Library\, 170 Main St\, Tatamagouche\, Nova Scotia\, B0K 1V0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:SATA Trails Society AGM
DESCRIPTION:Board of Directors\, SATA Members and invited guests.
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/sata-trails-society-agm/
LOCATION:CBDC Board Room Unit 102\, 61 Stella Drive\, Porters Lake\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Bay to Bay AGM
DESCRIPTION:Bay to Bay trail friends. Come join us for our AGM April 4th @ 7PM at Ralph E Hennigar Community Room in the Mahone Bay Centre.
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/bay-to-bay-agm/
LOCATION:Mahone Bay Centre\, 45 School Street\, Mahone Bay\, Nova Scotia\, B0J 2E0\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240407T101500
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SUMMARY:BLT Runners REBOOT RUN
DESCRIPTION:If you are discouraged\, frustrated and feeling a little like a couch potato… DO NOT DESPAIR!!!\nWe have organized a “Reboot Run” for you with support from the 5k Cafe and 3 Mile Outfitters.\nWhat is the reboot run?\n– 24 minute run/jog/walk at whatever pace you would like\n– Stick around at the end for hot chocolate\nStart slow and build back your running endurance. Get together with like-minded would-be runners and restart your running regime! No pressure. No judgement. No shame. No PBs. Just running goodness.
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/blt-runners-reboot-run/
LOCATION:The 5K Cafe\, 124 Chain Lake Drive\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240415
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SUMMARY:Chainsaw Safety Training Course - FULL
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 2-day chainsaw safety training course led by chainsaw professional and trail builder Adam Moreland of Arbutus Woodlot Services.  Over both days\, students will be guided through the basics of safe chainsaw operation\, maintenance\, bucking\, PPE requirements\, and more! \nWe are incredibly pleased to be able to offer these courses free of charge to trail volunteers to make them as accessible as possible. Each participant will also be provided their own set of chaps and helmet to use for the duration of the course AND to bring home with them at the end of the weekend! Coffee\, snacks\, and lunches are included\, and all equipment (including chainsaws\, maintenance tools\, gas\, additional PPE\, etc) will also be provided for use during the course – though participants are welcome to bring their own! \nWhat To Expect: \n– All equipment (including chainsaws\, maintenance tools\, gas\, PPE\, etc.) included\, though students are encouraged to bring their own if they have it! \n– NEW set of chaps and helmet will be provided to each student for use during the course AND to bring home upon completion of the course. \n– Coffee & tea\, snacks\, and lunches provided. \n– The course will be divided roughly 50/50 between indoor classroom instruction and outdoor hands-on learning.  Please dress for the weather and come prepared to get a little (or a lot) dirty. \n– Courses are limited to a maximum of 8 participants. \n– Additional dates to be announced
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/chainsaw-safety-training-course-full-2/
LOCATION:Musquodoboit Trailway\, 90 Park Rd\, Musquobodoit Harbour\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240414T093000
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CREATED:20240412T150451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T150451Z
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SUMMARY:Dig Day at Fitzpatricks Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Dig day!\n\n\nSunday\, April 14th at the Scotsburn Trailhead Park!\n\n\nWe will be continuing our work on Murray’s Madness.\n\n\nEveryone is welcome! No experience necessary.
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/dig-day-at-fitzpatricks-mountain/
LOCATION:Scotsburn Trailhead Park
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240420T091500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240420T091500
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CREATED:20240325T130307Z
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SUMMARY:Lily Lake Lollygag Trail Run
DESCRIPTION:Registration is NOW OPEN for the Annual Lily Lake Lollygag Trail Run out at Van Tassel Lake Trail\, Digby County! Something for all ages! 6 and 12 km trail run\, 6 km hike/walk and new this year is a Children 12 and under 1\, 2\, or 3km loop! \n https://raceroster.com/events/2024/86286/lily-lake-lollygag-trail-run\nThis years date is SATURDAY APRIL 20!
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/lily-lake-lollygag-trail-run/
LOCATION:Van Tassel Lake Trails\, 859 Culloden Rd\, Digby\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240420T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240420T110000
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CREATED:20240405T160818Z
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SUMMARY:Walk/Run for Costa Rica
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URL:https://nstrails.com/event/walk-run-for-costa-rica/
LOCATION:Five Bridges Junior High – BLT Trail Section\, 66 Hubley's Rd\, Hubley\, Nova Scotia\, B3Z 1B9\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422
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SUMMARY:Earth Day River Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day River Clean Up: Sunday April 21\n\n\nOur annual Earth Day Clean Up is approaching. This year SRA is partnering with the Riverside Estates Community Group to clean up along the Little Sackville River behind Riverside Estates.\n\n\nWe will be meeting at the Mary Beth Benedict Park at 130 Hallmark Avenue in the morning and cleaning up along the river and the access road that runs parallel to the river through the Sackville River Linear Park. We will work both upstream to Madeline Avenue and downstream to the end of Hallmark Avenue.\n\n\nStay tuned for the exact start time for April 21.\n\n\n\nThe Great Nova Scotia Pick Me Up will provide:\n\n\n– Nitrile gloves (Bring your own heavy work gloves – leather or canvas if you have any)\n\n\n– Garbage bags\n\n\n– Blue bags for recyclables\n\n\n– SRA will provide waders for those wanting to cross the river to clean on the far side.\n\n\nThe GNSPMU will also arrange to haul away whatever is collected.\n\n\n\nWe ask that anyone who can bring carts\, wheelbarrows etc… please do so as there are large pieces of debris remaining from last July’s flood.
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/earth-day-river-clean-up/
LOCATION:Mary Beth Benedict Park\, 130 Hallmark Avenue\, Lower Sackville\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240421T160000
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SUMMARY:Trail Clean-Up Day
DESCRIPTION:Hey everyone. Come join us for our annual Bay to Bay trail clean up day.\nIf you have garden rakes\, garden hoe\, loppers\, clippers\, any of those small hand tools\, that would help with a lot of the work.\nSome cutting with chainsaws\, pole saws and brush saws would also be appreciated.\nIts a great way to meet new people in your neighbourhood and help keep this great local resource going.
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/trail-clean-up-day/
LOCATION:Hawthorn Road Parking Lot
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240425T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T190000
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CREATED:20240412T150740Z
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SUMMARY:Atlantic View Trail AGM
DESCRIPTION:Spring is here and that means we will be holding our Annual General Meeting soon. All are welcome to attend: Thursday\, April 25\, Calvin United Church\, Lawrencetown. 7pm. We meet in the lower level. There is a ramp at the back on the east side of the building.
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/atlantic-view-trail-agm/
LOCATION:Calvin United Church\, 3795 Lawrencetown Rd\, Lawrencetown\, Nova Scotia\, B2Z 1R1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240425T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T210000
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CREATED:20240325T132412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T132412Z
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SUMMARY:Annapolis Basin Outdoor Adventures AGM
DESCRIPTION:Come meet the board\, other trail users\, and find out how you can get involved!
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/annapolis-basin-outdoor-adventures-agm/
LOCATION:Upper Clements Communiy Hall\, 2951 Highway 1\, Upper Clements\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T120000
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CREATED:20240418T144115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T144115Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Penhorn Lake Clean-Up and BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Clean-up\, plant swap\, and BBQ.
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/annual-penhorn-lake-clean-up-and-bbq/
LOCATION:Penhorn Lake Beach\, 70 Penhorn Dr\, Dartmouth\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T123000
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CREATED:20240426T150227Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Trail Work Day
DESCRIPTION:We’re planning work days for this weekend (Saturday April 27) and next (Saturday May 4).\nThis weekend (April 27) we’ll work from 10:00am-12:30pm and do preparation work for next weekend. There are some downed trees that need to be cleared as well as a few other tasks on the front loop that can be done in preparation for new crusher dust – drainage\, pipe installation\, improvements to boardwalk ramps\, etc.\nOn May 4 (rain or shine!) we’re going to put fresh crusher dust down on the front part of the trail system and could use lots of volunteers to help move and rake crusher dust. We will have equipment to help move it\, but may do some manual moving with carts\, and will need lots of volunteers to spread the material. \n❤️
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/volunteer-trail-work-day/
LOCATION:Nine Mile River Trails\, 1143 Enfield Rd\, Enfield\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240430T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240430T190000
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CREATED:20240423T160018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T160018Z
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SUMMARY:Antigonish Field Naturalists Winter Speaker Series: Salmon Biology/Life Cycle & River Restoration Projects
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/antigonish-field-naturalists-winter-speaker-series-salmon-biology-life-cycle-river-restoration-projects/
LOCATION:Antigonish Library\, 283 Main St Room 123\, Antigonish\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240504T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240504T170000
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CREATED:20240119T160226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T160226Z
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SUMMARY:Bowater Trail-O
DESCRIPTION:An 8 hour orienteering trail ‘O’!?! \nThat’s right! Come on out and try a different kind of trail running race! This is a bigger course\, so we’ll require everyone to have at least 1 teammate this time around (must be within earshot of your teammate at all times during the event). \nRegistration: https://raceroster.com/events/2024/84946/bowater-trail-o \nThis is a fundraiser for our local food bank with 50% of the entry fee going to them! Let’s give them a helping hand! \nA “Trail-O” (Trail Orienteering) can be described as: \nan event that requires beginner-level navigation skills\, but unlike most other forms of orienteering\, it involves little\, or no\, route choice. It is conducted primarily on trails\, logging roads\, etc versus the typical on and off trail nature of an orienteering event. \nThis year\, the entire course is a ~35km loop\, but it has a few more options for route choices. Can you do the whole loop in 8 hours? Maybe\, but maybe not…so plan accordingly. It’s 100% fine and dandy to plan for a few controls and call it a day as there is no obligation to complete the course! \nIf you do bite off the entire loop\, you’ll have to do 2 bushwhacks that are in the 500m to 800m range each. The route choice is totally up to you and you’ll get your map as soon as you’re checked-in on race day (hint hint: be there early to have more time to plan 🙂 \nAround the loop\, there will be orange/white orienteering flags (AKA: controls) hanging at various intersections\, off-trail and out of sight\, so you’ll have to wander 10-20 metres (or more) into the woods to find them. Each control has a unique ‘hole punch’ hanging from them\, which you use to punch your provided ‘punch card’ (example: if you’re at control/checkpoint #251\, you punch box 251 on your card). \nThe control locations will be circled on your provided map\, along with directions for their exact location from the intersections (example directions: 20m at 90 degrees from the intersection circled on the map). \nOn the map\, the loop will be fairly obvious\, but the loop is not marked with anything but the hidden orienteering controls. \nMap and compass skills are very handy to have in your back pocket as a trail runner\, so come on out and see what it’s all about. GPS is allowed\, but it’s not in the spirit of the event to use it for navigation (unless it’s an emergency of course). \nTime limit: 8 hours. \nScoring: 10 points per control. For every minute you are late\, you lose 10 points. \nMandatory gear: fully charged phone\, compass\, matches/lighter\, knife\, small 1st aid kit\, jacket\, buff/toque\, food and drink.  \nThe start/finish location will be emailed out to everyone a few days before the event\, but it won’t be any more than 20 minutes away from last year’s start/finish area (but could be a lot less too 😉 It’s not the location listed on this page\, I can assure you of that 🙂 \nPlease note: No refunds or deferrals\, but you can sell your spot to someone if you can’t make it.
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/bowater-trail-o/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123039
CREATED:20240426T145616Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Trail Clearing Day
DESCRIPTION:We’re hosting a volunteer trail clearing day on May 4 from 9am to 1pm! Spend the morning outside with us getting some exercise and helping get the trails ready for the hiking and biking season. \nWe’ll provide direction and a light lunch for all volunteers after we wrap up the morning’s work. \nWhat to bring: water\, layers and bug spray. Bring a landscaping tool (i.e. shovels) if you have one\, but not required. \nLet us know you’re coming by sending us a direct message or emailing info@thekeppoch.ca
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/volunteer-trail-clearing-day/
LOCATION:Keppoch\, 193 Keppoch Rd\, Antigonish\, Nova Scotia\, B2G 2R6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Trail Work Day - Volunteers Needed
DESCRIPTION:PROJECTTrail resurfacing of Pitcher Plant Loop\nWHENSaturday\, May 4\, 2024 (rain or shine)\, 10:00am -2:00pm or whatever time you can give. Trail work may take longer than the time listed\, however any amount of time you can contribute is valuable\, so don’t hesitate to show up late or leave early.\nVOLUNTEERS NEEDEDThere will be a significant amount of crusher material\, and volunteers are needed to help transport\, spread\, and tamp the material. Some machinery will be used to assist with this project.\nWORK TOOLSThe Association has some tools (wheelbarrow(s)\, cart(s)\, rakes\, shovels etc.)\, however our supply is limited\, it would be greatly appreciated if you could bring a rake or shovel or wheelbarrow; please mark your tools so they are identifiable and do not get mistaken as someone else’s.
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/trail-work-day-volunteers-needed/
LOCATION:Nine Mile River Trails\, 1143 Enfield Rd\, Enfield\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Spring Duck Run Race
DESCRIPTION:Hey folks! Its spring time! That means the annual Duck Race in the Little Sackville River is fast approaching. May 4th. See the poster below. Be sure and get your duck(s)!\n\n\nWe had some 700 ducks racing last year. We’re hoping to better that this year!\n\n\nMay the Fourth be with you! Kids of all ages\, come dressed as your favourite Star Wars character.\n\n\n\nPhone/Fax/Email\nOffice: (902) 865-9238\nFax: (902) 864-3564\nEmail: sackvillerivers@ns.sympatico.ca
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/spring-duck-run-race/
LOCATION:Sackville Greenway\, 679 Sackville Drive\, Lower Sackville\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240504T130000
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SUMMARY:Trail Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday May 4th at 1pm for a volunteer trail day. Meet at the parking lot to sign a waiver if you haven’t volunteered with us before. \n2958 Hwy 1\, Upper Clements
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/trail-work-day/
LOCATION:Upper Clements Trails\, 2958 Hwy 1\, Upper Clements\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240507T180000
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SUMMARY:Queens Rails to Trails Association Regular Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly meeting where we’ll have discussion on trail maintenance and development\, projects\, volunteer opportunities and upcoming events. New members are welcome (membership is just $10 per person per calendar year)\, and guests are also welcome to attend.
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/queens-rails-to-trails-association-regular-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Liverpool Regional High School\, 104 College St\, Liverpool\, Nova Scotia\, B0T 1K0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240508T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T150534Z
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SUMMARY:ATV and Multi Purpose Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The ATV and Multi Purpose Meeting is this Wednesday May 8th in Shelburne at the Lions hall. This is our annual general meeting and will be a potluck supper meeting. Everyone is welcome you do not have to be a member to come and see what is happening in our club. Bring a friend. Eating at six\, meeting at seven. \nBring guests and non members. All welcome. We will have a guest speaker from NS Trails and Annapolis Valley Trails Coalition. We will review what we have accomplished\, our state of affairs and where we are going with your help.
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/atv-and-multi-purpose-meeting/
LOCATION:Shelburne Area Lions Club\, 188 Elliot St\, Shelburne\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240511T150000
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CREATED:20240426T150936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T150936Z
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SUMMARY:Off-Road 101 Dirt Bike School with Josh Kelly
DESCRIPTION:Arrive by 8:40 am with water and snacks.\nGet the leap on the season. Get trained.\nPlease contact the instructor Josh Kelly at president@nsorra.ca for more information.\n*A 2024 NSORRA membership is required to take this training.\nNSORRA is Nova Scotia’s exclusive provider of dirt bike basic safety training. Training is required under NS OHV Act. Dirt Bike Basic Safety Training is a one-day commitment.\nThe course is a proven and progressive building of knowledge and comfortability\, leading to a great foundation for trail-readiness and safe handling of your dirt bike.
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/off-road-101-dirt-bike-school-with-josh-kelly/
LOCATION:Kynock Resources Ltd.\, 1993 Hammonds Plains Rd\, Hammonds Plains\, Nova Scotia\, B4B 1P3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240515T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240515T190000
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CREATED:20240423T155639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T131244Z
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SUMMARY:MRWA AGM
DESCRIPTION:Dear McIntosh Run Watershed Association Members and Friends\,\n\n\nYou are cordially invited to attend the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the McIntosh Run Watershed Association (MRWA). The meeting will be held on May 15 at 7:00 PM at the Captain William Spry Community Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend – feel free to bring a friend along to learn more about MRWA and our plans for 2024-2025!\n\n\nThe MRWA\, established in 1994\, has been steadfast in its commitment to the conservation and stewardship of the McIntosh Run and its surrounding watershed. Our mission is to foster sustainable public access and community stewardship of this vital natural resource.\n\n\nOver the past three decades\, the MRWA has spearheaded numerous initiatives aimed at environmental stewardship\, community engagement and a singletrack trail system. From partnering with local schools and universities to engaging youth in hands-on ecological projects\, to implementing sustainable infrastructure projects for improved accessibility\, our efforts have been wide-ranging and impactful.\n\n\nYour presence and participation at the AGM are crucial as we reflect on our past achievements and chart the course for future endeavors. Join us as we celebrate our collective efforts and discuss the exciting opportunities ahead for the McIntosh Run Watershed.\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there. Light snacks will be provided. Please feel welcome to share this invitation with others.\n\n\nSincerely\,\nMRWA Board of Directors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/mrwa-agm/
LOCATION:Captain William Spry Community Centre\, 16 Sussex St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Party on the Dynamite Trail
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate International Trails Day Saturday June 1st 10am – 4pm \nWelcome Street parking lot\, Mahone Bay \nEnjoy live music\, food\, trail walks and cycling \nActivities for kids of all ages \nThe Mahone Bay firetruck will be there! \nCome visit the display booths showing all aspects of the trails in Nova Scotia including \nLunenburg County Ground Search and Rescue \nAtlantick \nSweet Ride Cycling | Mahone Bay NS\nhttps://www.facebook.com/sweetridecycling \nBayview School Grade 9s\nhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Bayview-Community-School/836877016381788 \nCoastal Action \nBay to Bay Trail\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Baytobaytrail/ \nNova Scotia Trails Federation\nhttps://www.facebook.com/nstrails \nTrans Canada Trails\nhttps://www.facebook.com/TCTrailSentierTC \nShore Cycle & Marine | Mahone Bay\nhttps://www.facebook.com/shorecyclemarine \nMunicipality of the District of Lunenburg – MODL\nhttps://www.facebook.com/MODLns \nMahone Bay & District Fire Department\nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057183982301 \nRoyal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia\nhttps://www.facebook.com/rcmpns \nATV Association of Nova Scotia\nhttps://www.facebook.com/ATVANS \nCycling Nova Scotia\nhttps://www.facebook.com/bicyclenovascotia \nDepartment of Natural Resources and Renewables\nhttps://beta.novascotia.ca/government/natural-resources-and-renewables \nDepartment of Communities\, Culture and Heritage\nhttps://www.facebook.com/nsgov \nTourism Nova Scotia\nhttps://www.novascotia.com/
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/party-on-the-dynamite-trail/
LOCATION:Dynamite Trail – Welcome Street Parking Lot\, Welcome Street\, Mahone Bay\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T160016Z
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SUMMARY:CHPTA International Trails Day
DESCRIPTION:INTERNATIONAL TRAILS DAY is always the first Saturday in June.\nALWAYS.\nThe idea was cooked up decades ago by two Nova Scotia Trails volunteers\, Dave and Holly.\n\n\nThis year Saturday June 1\, 2024 is INTERNATIONAL TRAILS DAY.\nYou could go to Australia\, or Europe\, or well\, anywhere.\nHowever – you could…\nCome Celebrate with us 10 am at 256 Bissett Road\, The Program Building\, Cole Harbour Heritage Park. We will take a walk through the Park. Talk about what is planned for the Rehab Property across the road\, the Salt Marsh\, the turtles\, ecotherapy\, volunteering\, safety concerns\, invasive species concerns\, whatever …\n\n\nWe would like to have like minded groups join us at the Program Building 256 Bissett Rd\, Cole Harbour. Join in the conversation promote or find out about – host a talk inside the program building.\n\n\nFirst Saturday in June? what are you doing?\nWell\, we are celebrating INTERNATIONAL TRAILS DAY!\n\n\nWe thank the great many volunteers\, landowners\, trail developers\, walking\, hiking and riding enthusiasts and groups for their help in developing\, maintaining and promoting the many beautiful trails throughout Nova Scotia.\n\n\nWhat Can You Do?\n\n\n– Go for a hike or bike on International Trails Day\n\n\n– Support Parks and Trails. How? Volunteer with or Donate to your local community trail group – for example www.chpta.org\n\n\n– Tell your hiking story on social media\, follow your trail group via social media.\n\n\nGroups and Organizations:\n– Host a trail event on International Trails Day\n– Invite people in your community on a guided hike\n– If your group manages a trail\, hold a volunteer trail maintenance day\n– Post your event on social media\n\n\n \n\n\nSpread the word! Enjoy the Parks and Trails everywhere and support them in order to keep them.\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is going to be a great day. Rain or Shine.\nYes\, no matter what the weather – any day is a trail day.\nBut June the 1st 2024 is INTERNATIONAL TRAILS DAY!
URL:https://nstrails.com/event/chpta-international-trails-day/
LOCATION:Cole Harbour Heritage Park\, 256 Bissett Rd\, Cole Harbour\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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