Many many congratulations to Chris Dodd @auriclus.bsky.social, director of Sound Off Deaf Theatre Festival, for his Order of Canada appointment! 🥳 www.gg.ca/en/appointme... Such fantastic news to start off 2026! 🙌

Long Lake never fails when a short walk in nature is needed. Alas ice not quite thick enough for skating....

Good article about the importance of lakeshore types for healthy lakes. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Today's tree textures seen at Hemlock Ravine.

White on white! 🎄🐿🤍❄️🌲 Very glad to see the local Frog Pond leucistic squirrel still active! All the best for the holiday break.

Here's really fun entry by student Matt Corbett in the SMU Science Xmas Dec comp. One of the hardest things we do in the 3rd year classical mech course is the spinning top. The final part the analysis is to plot behaviours of the spin axis (below). Matt turned the diagrams into a bauble! #scicomm

While you're looking over your 2025 field datasets, consider CES!

This past year, more than 10,000 authors trusted us to share their research. From new journals and expanded editorial boards to updated author guidelines, and much more, 2025 was all about helping science thrive. Read more on our blog ▶️ https://ow.ly/lu5V50XKwTt #BestofCSP #YearInReview

Más del 75% de los cultivos alimentarios dependen de insectos polinizadores...

Opportunities to transform nature don’t get much bigger than this! We have the opportunity to conserve 340 acres (138 hectares) of biodiverse countryside surrounding the Cerne Abbas Giant, Dorset.

Winter U-Passes are now available at the Information Desk (1st Floor Student Centre)! You are eligible for the U-Pass if you are registered in three or more classes for the Winter Semester. They are available at the Information Desk beginning December 1st.

Meet the leaders guiding Contaminants, Environment, and Society! Laurie Chan and Lisa Loseto bring world-class expertise in toxicology, contaminants, and Indigenous-informed research. The journal is accepting submissions. Submit yours today ▶️ https://ow.ly/Y2CI50Xzbsq

(1/3) It's #FundraisingFriday again! We at NEADS know that disabled and neurodivergent students are stretched thin financially. The NEADS Financial Assistance Program exists because of those barriers — so we don’t expect you to donate. What matters most is your voice and your advocacy.

ENVS-MASHR Teaching opportunity at @smuscience.bsky.social: Environmental Health. Course is remote and synchronous (can be taught anywhere w good internet!) Please contact me & Dr Steven Smith (MAHSR program) if you have questions - we're always happy to discuss our programs! Please share widely.

Stable isotope courses available! ⚛️🔬

Check this out ! Free old maps for paper projects! 🗺✂️📏 At @smuhalifax.bsky.social in Halifax. Missing ALT text - images below show close up of paper maps showing urban areas in southern USA. One is Little Rock, AR and the other shows Knoxville TN.

Oooh - Malawi cichlid ID guide! 🐟🐠🐟🐠 There's so many species and diversity that this is just Part 1! Awesome to see this type of resource.

Having a very extended Fall season in Halifax, but there's still beauty to be seen amidst the rain and cool weather.

Dispose of your grease responsibly. 🎳

Sandy Lake SPA: Your feedback will help guide planning recommendations on community design, environmental protection and infrastructure, before they are submitted to the province for consideration. Complete the survey by Dec. 3 at engagehalifax.ca/sandy-lake-special-planning-area

The wait is over - share your research with us! We are now accepting submissions on topics like ecotoxicology, heavy metals, plastics, or microplastics and help grow our community of environmental researchers. Get published ▶️ https://ow.ly/YzpM50Xun71

Chemosphere, now STOTEN. 👀😥

Interested in @smuscience.bsky.social and @smuhalifax.bsky.social offerings in Halifax, but would like to learn more? There's an Open House Nov 22! Info & registration: www.smu.ca/openhouse/ SMU Environmental Science profs and students will be there to answer any questions! 🌳🔬

We're now open for submissions! We welcome interdisciplinary research on contaminants, the environment and human wellbeing, covering topics like ecotoxicology, heavy metals, and plastics. Learn more about us ▶️ https://ow.ly/N3W950XtfcK #OpenCall

Annual NSIS essay contest for science & technology, open to undergraduate and graduate students in NS postsec institutions! Cash prizes and opportunity to publish essays. Check out @nsis1862.bsky.social for more updates.

Since 2022, HRM’s LakeWatchers have been monitoring 70+ lakes across Halifax Regional Municipality, an area roughly the size of PEI. Now, the LakeWatchers data is available on Atlantic DataStream thanks to the Municipality’s open data leadership: datastream.org/en-ca/articl...

I did a comparable map for the Halifax peninsula out of curiosity

on Alice's account over on twitter posted by Sandy Ho

Wetlands are rare and exceptional, even small ones. Intrinsically valuable, they also: 🌱 Offer habitat for plants, insects, amphibians and birds 🌊 Absorb stormwater, buffering against floods 🌍 Filter and reduce pollutants, improving water quality Learn more with the Convention on Wetlands 👇

We believe in the value of bringing all voices together, including scientists and community members working in partnership to address the challenges of chemical contaminants on the wellbeing of society and nature. We begin accepting submissions next week!Find out more: https://ow.ly/h22c50Xfa30

Late afternoon at Williams Lake, Spryfield, Halifax. 🌅💙💛🧡🤎 🖤

Lovely compliment generator by @lukesteuber.com ! Many original and thoughtful compliments. 💌

Flying the @caut.bsky.social flag with @cupe3912.bsky.social and the @cautdefencefund.bsky.social

Sandy Lake is more than just a plot of land - it's a vital green space, a home for wildlife, and a natural escape for our community. STAND UP FOR SANDY LAKE AT THE OPEN HOUSE 🗓 Nov 12, 2025 📍 Bedford United Church ⏰ 3 sessions: 9:30 am, 2 pm, 6:30 pm #Halifax #NovaScotia #SandyLake

Next week is the Fall Convocation -- always a great time of noting milestones and celebrating achievements! This year, it will be Enobong Udoh from our team who will be walking the stage for her @smuscience.bsky.social MSc degree. 🥳🎓

Good news - the freshwater aquatic biodiversity of Bluesky just improved! Glad to see more crayfish content here. 🦞

HAPPY PHILOSO-WEEN 🎃👻 #philsky #academicsky #edusky ALT TEXT...

🪦 Rising from the grave for Halloween: the Canadian Journal of Zombie Science! 👻 Editor: Rigor M. Ortis 🧟 4.0 Zombie Impact Factor. Explore bizarre phenomena like zombie plants! 🎃 Read here: https://ow.ly/VMzl50XksN7

We're opening for submissions in just a few weeks! If your work advances understanding or action at the intersection of contaminants, environment, and society — we want to hear from you. Learn more: https://info.cdnsciencepub.com/ces?utm_source=ces_bsky&utm_medium=static&utm_campaign=ces-launch

Oooh! My next reading list established! 🤩Thank you @sakeozo.bsky.social .

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Beautiful sky this morning. What are those wispy clouds called? #parkinglotskies

It has been busy week at SMU, with midterm exams, assignments and many events and meetings! It was nice to get this little moment of respite and reflection. #Halisky

We're thrilled to announce that we will open for submissions in November! Mark your calendar and be among the first to submit your work. Learn more ▶️ https://ow.ly/jvbi50XcGuz #NewJournal #OpenAccess #AcademicPublishing

Think autumn may be coming.... 🍂 🍃🍁

Come and join the fun! There'll be ASL-English interpreters as well. 📖

Peek a boo!

Be the first to know about the launch of Contaminants, Environment, and Society, a new journal from @cdnsciencepub.com! @contaminantsenvsoc.bsky.social Share your questions and feedback with this form, or stop by our booth at #CEW2025 @ecotoxcan.ca to talk to us in person! ▶️ buff.ly/k9oUgxM