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Posted on Sep 17, 2015
The Re-Connecting with Nature Workshop is a hands-on day of outdoor adventure to improve your ability to lead and share an appreciation and understanding of nature with children and youth. The workshop is suitable for youth group leaders, recreation and camp staff, teachers, early childhood educators, parents and concerned citizens. The aim is to increase leadership capacity in Nova Scotia in order to re-connect children and youth with nature. Participants will improve their leadership skills, gain practical activity ideas, network with like-minded folks and have fun in nature. The workshop is offered through Hike Nova Scotia in partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness with support from local partner Halifax Recreation.
Date: Saturday, October 17
Location: Adventure Earth Centre, 68 Parkhill Road, Halifax
Cost: $50
$40 (members of Hike Nova Scotia)
$25 (subsidy for parents not associated with an organization and for volunteer leaders)
Registration deadline & payment: Friday, October 9th
Registration includes a workshop manual and a one-year membership with Hike Nova Scotia. To learn more and to register go to www.hikenovascotia.ca.
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Posted on Jul 02, 2015
The Heartland Tour kicks off this Saturday, July 4th at the Halifax Commons. Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ will be leading walks at three of the events. We would like to introduce you to our “Halifax Featured Walker” – Mr. Eleftherios “Terry” Michalopoulos.
Terry is certainly not new to promoting healthy lifestyles and the benefits of physical activity. An incredibly avid walker, Terry often accumulates over 30,000 steps (24 kilometres) in one day from walking around his Dartmouth community and making active transportation a way of life. At the young age of 74, Terry has been raising funds for Heart and Stroke Foundation for several years and has a deep belief in the importance of making the world in which we live a better place for our children. Join Terry at the Halifax Commons this Saturday at 11:00am for the HeartLand Tour walk.
For more information and to register for this free community event go to http://heartlandtour.ca/
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Posted on Jul 02, 2015
The Heartland Tour kicks off this Saturday, July 4th at the Halifax Commons. Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ will be leading walks at three of the events this coming week including Halifax, New Glasgow and Bridgewater. Come join us! For more information and to register for this free community event go to http://heartlandtour.ca/
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Posted on Jun 26, 2015
Once again, Hike NS invites groups across NS to partner with it on delivering fall guided hikes in September and October of 2015. The purpose of the events is to:
Get more people in NS hiking
Highlight local trails and increase their use
Promote Hike NS and local trail groups
If you and your local organization can organize a fall guided hike, please register your event here by August 15, 2015.
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Posted on Jun 24, 2015
The 6th Annual Cape Breton Highlands 3 Peaks Challenge is a unique team event involving four hikers on a team with one being the captain. Teams must hike three mountains in one day on July 18, 2015. They include Money Point Light, Money Point Gulch and Franey.
Teams: 4 people per team
Registration Fee: $150 per team (includes National Park pass per team, team T-shirts, closing reception, door prizes and newsletters)
Payment: PayPal or credit card pay your registration fee online
Registration deadline: Tuesday, June 30th register your team and members
Hike Date: Saturday, July 18th
Registration is now open. Only 24 teams will be allowed to register. On April 4, 2015, there were 11 teams registered. 13 teams spots left. Once the 24 teams spots have been filled, registration will close. Thank-you for your support of this event.
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Posted on Jun 15, 2015
The Walkabout Awards are a celebration of people and organizations that are making communities and other environments more walkable in Nova Scotia. Through their actions, they are contributing to a culture of walking in Nova Scotia.
First introduced in 2011, the Walkabout Awards aim to acknowledge leaders who have made an effort to improve the walkability of environments where they live or work. In 2015, we have introduced three nomination categories for the Awards:
Community Champion
Mi’kmaq First Nation, Town, Village or Municipality
Private Sector
The Licenced Professional Planners Association of Nova Scotia and Heart&Stroke Walkabout™ are partnering on this initiative to advance our shared belief that walkable environments are important in the lives of Nova Scotians. Working as a team, we can promote the importance of walkability and further this work across the province.
Deadline for nominations: 4:00pm, Wednesday, August 15, 2015.
For more information and to download the application Walkable Award Nomination form 2015 .
As a thank you for submitting a nomination, you will be entered into a draw to win a Walkabout prize package valued at $50.
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Posted on Jun 08, 2015
HRM Bike Week runs June 5th to June 14th. There are nearly 40 events to choose from including a Poker Ride, a Bicycle Photo Hunt, a Vintage and Custom Bicycle “Show and Shine,” and multiple Bike Rodeos.
The short-term objectives are to create opportunities for citizens to try riding a bike; and to encourage a healthy, sustainable, and active lifestyle through cycling. The long-term goal is connected to Halifax council’s regional plan to focus on improving conditions for forms of transit such as walking and cycling.
For more information on events and dates go to http://halifaxcitizen.ca/2015/06/01/time-to-get-those-pedals-moving/
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Posted on May 22, 2015
Hiking is a way to lose weight and get in shape. Whether you take daily walks in the park or go on weekend trips to the mountains, you will be burning calories and gaining muscle. International Trails Day http://internationaltrailsday.blogspot.ca/ is an annual celebration of trails to promote trail development, the use of trails and the healthy lifestyle they encourage. It is celebrated each year on the first Saturday in June.
This year we celebrate International Trails Day on Saturday, June 6, 2015. We encourage the public to join in the fun and participate in the International Trails Day events.
Event: Bald Mountain Guided Hike: “A Hike To Remember”
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2015
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Meet at Baddeck Valley Community Center
Cost: FREE
Refreshments provided
Take sturdy boots, water and snacks
Pets are welcome on a leash
Guide: Iris Kedmi
Speaker: Pauline Diekelmann (botanic & knowledgeable about the history of the area) will talk about the Native Flora & Fauna (plants & animals) and the history of Big Glen
Destination: Wonderful View at Destination Point – 1,113 ft mountain peak in NS. It ranks as the 29th highest mountain in NS
Steps – 26,040 steps (10,000 daily goal) will be accumulated on this hike.
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Posted on May 20, 2015
Two Field Leader – Hiking Courses will be offered – one in Baddeck and one in Antigonish – on June 13 and 14, 2015. The course will provide participants with Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) national certification in Field Leader – Hiking. This includes skills to organize and lead others in a one day, educational or activity based experience in a natural environment.
The course is two full days in length and will provide successful candidates with the necessary skills to be a confident hiking leader. The program is suitable for hiking club leaders, trail group volunteers, recreation department staff, teachers, 4H leaders, Scout and Guide leaders, parents or individuals interested in leading hikes. Courses are taught by OCC certified instructors.
The cost is $100 ($90 for current Hike NS members). The course is offered through Hike Nova Scotia in partnership with the Nova Scotia Chapter of the OCC and supported by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness. For more information, go here.
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Posted on May 14, 2015
The Re-Connecting with Nature workshop is a hands-on day of outdoor adventure to improve your ability to lead and share an appreciation and understanding of nature with children and youth. The workshop is suitable for youth group leaders, recreation and camp staff, teachers, early childhood educators, parents and concerned citizens. The aim is to increase leadership capacity in Nova Scotia in order to re-connect children and youth with nature. Participants will improve their leadership skills, gain practical activity ideas, network with like-minded folks and have fun in nature. The workshop is offered through Hike Nova Scotia in partnership with the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness with support from Acadia University.
Workshops will take place on the following dates:
Truro – June 12
Halifax – June 13
Wolfville – June 16
Barrachois – June 19
Antigonish – June 20
Lunenburg – June 24
The workshop cost is $50 ($40 for members of Hike Nova Scotia). A $25 subsidy is available for parents not associated with an organization and for volunteer leaders. Registration includes a workshop manual and a one-year membership with Hike Nova Scotia. To learn more and to register go to http://www.hikenovascotia.ca/projects/reconnecting-with-nature/
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