Happy Earth Day, Williams Lake!
Happy Earth Day, Williams Lake!
Still a bit too cold for a swim, so celebrate with a song…
(Note: This page has been entirely recycled from 2018 material!)
Get Ready
Build Nova Scotia, in collaboration with HRM, are working together to advance the required repair work at the dam while ensuring that the experience of the Shaw Wilderness Park is maintained.
Spotlight on Spryfield – Edible and Endangered Plants
Let’s get to know a few of our plant neighbours in the Spryfield area of Halifax. Karen McKendry, of the Ecology Action Centre (EAC), will discuss and explore edible, interesting and rare plants, and their fascinating lives in the Backlands and the Williams Lake watershed.
Williams Lake: A Haven for Scientific Research
Professors and students from local universities make use of Williams Lake as a testing ground for their field research. And every year, scientists, academics, and researchers are drawn to study the vast array of topics that concern the lake – from hydrology (the study of water), geology, biology (animal and plant life) and geography. We thought friends of Williams Lake might like to learn about some of these research studies.
Spotlight on Spryfield – Calendar of Events
The Williams Lake Conservation Company and the Captain William Spry Community Library are hosting a series of talks by local experts on the amazing natural environment we live in. Topics include hiking trails, fishing for newbies, birding skills, identifying wild edible plants and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. We welcome you to join us at the Captain William Spry Public Library in the Program Room for most speakers. No registration needed for most events.
NOTE: Some dates have been revised, April 11.