CREDA Report

June 27, 2007

Join a Fundy Geological Museum interpreter this Sunday, Canada Day, July 1 at Cape Chignecto Provincial Park for an educational walk across the Cobequid-Chebucto Fault Zone. The folds and faults along the shore between Red Rocks and McGahey (Ma-gak-key) Brook are evidence of the birth of the super-continent, Pangea.

This Parks are for People event will get underway at 10 a.m. at the Red Rocks entrance area in West Advocate. It’s a moderate 3 to 6 hour hike suitable for all ages. Participants should wear sturdy walking shoes, layered clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and bring cool drinks and snacks. For more information contact the museum at 1-866-856-DINO.

Co-sponsored by CREDA, this interpretive walk will be repeated on Saturday, July 14 and again on Saturday, August 25th.

Parks are for People is a cooperative effort coordinated by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and sponsored by a number of individuals and organizations, including CREDA.

June 20, 2007

Many healthy, active, and fun outdoor events are being held in provincial parks, nature reserves, protected areas and on crown land throughout Nova Scotia as part of the 2007 Parks are for People program.

Cape Chignecto Provincial Park in Advocate Harbour will host eight Parks are for People events beginning with a Nature Hike this Saturday, June 23. Join Nature Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Bird Society for a moderate to difficult nature hike from Red Rocks to McGahey (Ma-gak-key) Brook. Along the way observe plants and birds of the area and have lunch on the beach. Bring a lunch and drinking water. Wear hiking boots, a hat, and suitable clothing for both woodland and beach. You may also want to bring a camera, binoculars, hand lens, sunscreen and insect repellant. This hike is not suitable for younger children. Meet at 8 a.m. at the park parking lot in West Advocate. Rain date is June 24. To register phone the park at 392-2085.

Parks are for People is a cooperative effort coordinated by the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and sponsored by a number of individuals and organizations, including CREDA.

 

If you have any questions or want further information regarding CREDA call 667-3638. CREDA is Quality System registered to ISO 9001:2000.