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Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake

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HRM wilderness park a gem worth paying for

admin October 3, 2017October 3, 2017 Media, Meetings, Notices
HRM wilderness park a gem worth paying for

“…Generations before us left their legacy in the form of the Public Gardens, Point Pleasant Park and Shubie Park—green spaces that give HRM its special character, and enrich everyone’s quality of life. The urban wilderness park at Williams Lake is an opportunity to create a new legacy.”

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The Shaw Group/Nature Conservancy of Canada Proposal

admin September 23, 2017November 17, 2021 Meetings, Notices
The Shaw Group/Nature Conservancy of Canada Proposal

As many of you know, the proposal recently received unanimous support from Halifax Regional Council to move forward to a public consultation in the community. The session will outline the proposal and ask for comments.

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McIntosh Run Trails Opening Sept. 25th

admin September 21, 2017September 21, 2017 Notices
McIntosh Run Trails Opening Sept. 25th

The McIntosh Run Watershed Association (MRWA) is pleased to announce the official opening of the first 2 km of singletrack trails in the McIntosh Run Trail System. Join us for ribbon-cutting and trail tours (hiking and biking) on Monday September 25th at 6:00 pm at the Norawarren Drive Park in Herring Cove.

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The Backlands Urban Wilderness Park (Shaw Wilderness Park)

admin September 7, 2017September 8, 2017 Notices
The Backlands Urban Wilderness Park (Shaw Wilderness Park)

The Urban Wilderness proposal is at last moving forward quickly towards a positive outcome.

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Update on Williams Lake/Purcells Cove Backlands Park

admin July 24, 2017July 24, 2017 Notices
Update on Williams Lake/Purcells Cove Backlands Park

Public consultations are to begin next month on the Williams Lake/Purcells Cove Backlands… See Halifax Metro story here.

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Drone flight over Williams & Colpitt Lakes by David Fraser, 2016

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