It’s a party!! Happy Birthday Shaw Wilderness Park!
By: Williams Lake Conservation Company, Backlands Coalition
Date: September 15, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm
Place: Purcells Cove Social Club at 16 Shipside Lane, Purcells Cove
Let’s celebrate Shaw Wilderness Park’s 5th Birthday on Monday, September 15th. We are celebrating 5 years of protected urban wilderness habitat in the Halifax Backlands and enjoyable recreation in this amazing park on Williams Lake in Spryfield. The park was among the first of the urban wilderness parks established in Canada. Its 380 acres include essential habitat for wildlife and breathing space for humans. It embraces 2 beautiful lakes, crucial wetlands, rare plant communities, hard and softwood forests and important streams. The process of securing protection for these unique lands began over 12 years ago by local volunteer groups and concerned citizens.
You are invited to join us as we acknowledge the community effort and generous work of many individuals who made this park a reality.
We are asking people to let us know if they are coming (RSVP [email protected]). As you know, we are a friendly crowd and we love to meet others who work toward supporting their communities. All are welcome. There is a cash bar for drinks and the party will provide some light snacks like sandwiches. We may have a speaker or two for short tributes to this amazing wilderness park.