BLT Rails to Trails

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We’re excited to announce the CPRA Youth Employment Experience! This new funding opportunity provides 100% wage subsidies to hire youth in the parks and recreation sector. Find out more and apply at http://bit.ly/CPRA-Youth #cdnmuni

This chilly weather will eventually pass, and when it does, we want to be ready to get out in the field. We are looking for new volunteers to support our citize...n science programs. You can learn more about our volunteer opportunities and submit a volunteer application online: https://www.annapolisriver.ca/volunteer We will be hosting a series of webinars to introduce our field-based citizen science opportunities. To register for a session, visit: https://www.annapolisriver.ca/upcoming-events Recordings of these sessions will be posted online. Participation in these webinars is not required to become a volunteer, however, there will be requirements for some training & orientation before heading into the field. Our programs are focused on the Annapolis River watershed (roughly Digby through Aylesford), but breeding bird surveys can be conducted anywhere across Nova Scotia.

Spring recreation registration for aquatics begins March 23 and registration for dryland programs is now open! Visit halifax.ca/myrec to browse programs. Regist...er online, by phone at 902-490-6666, or in person at your local recreation facility. Image Description: A swimming instructor helps a child wearing a blue swim cap and goggles in a pool

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Tonight’s run on the BLT Trail was all about HOPE. Brighter days ahead for us all. Trail on friends

The next virtual workshop for our Gender Equity in Recreational Sport project will focus on the unique considerations of engaging girls in sport and recreation ...in northern communities. All are welcome: http://bit.ly/CPRA_Feb18 NWT Recreation and Parks Association - NWTRPA Canadian Women & Sport Sport Canada Recreation North INclusion INcorporated

We are PUMPED to announce that we have partnered with Hike Nova Scotia to support the Hiker Challenge and the Guided Hike Series! ATTN: Hike NS members - your... membership card will now provide you with a discount on your hiking gear at The Trail Shop. This partnership is really exciting and we can't wait to work with Hike NS. See you on the trails! #trailtails #trailtales #localoutdoorexperts #localoutdoorstore #trailshop #halifaxnoise #HikeNS

20 New sites to be protected by the province

Please be on the look out for this dog and notify us if you see anything which could lead to him being returned to his owner who lives in Timberlea. Thank you.

The BLT Trail has become even more popular since the Covid19 pandemic in 2020 ! Did you know there is a Board of volunteers who support this trail in your community ? We would love to get your help to join our Board and join in on the fun! Send us a message - we’d love to hear from you ! Attend one of our upcoming Board meetings - we’d love to see you!

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There is something truly special about clear blue skies in Nova Scotia, right? These pics are beautiful and inspiring! Thank you to our own Kerry Copeland for... the photos! A reminder that if you enter BOTH an outdoor activity video AND photo into our contest with Recreation Nova Scotia you get a BONUS ENTRY. Twice the chance of winning! Plus EVERYONE who enters automatically wins a bag and toque! Read all the rules and details here: http://cutt.ly/OjaPRaa #TakeTheRoofOffWinter

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Our first ever Photo Contest was a great success. See the winning shots as chosen by our volunteer jury. Makes you appreciate the beautiful place we call home. Tantallon Public Library Up 'til the end of February. #wildns #fblwa #photocontest #naturelovers Salute the winners!

Winter tidbit # 1: Avoid Wearing Cotton Cotton clothes and socks are the worst things you can wear during the winter, because cotton holds moisture and loses it...s insulating properties. If you get wet from sweat or snow, the cotton will quickly absorb it and keep it close to your skin, making you feel even colder. Make Your Move #WinterTidbit #TakeTheRoofOffWinter

Joe Cracker, a new trail near the Norawarren trailhead, is open! Joe Cracker is a ~400 m long green/easy singletrack that is accessed from In-n-Out and Warren t...rails. Joe was machine-built with hand finishing by Shoreline Dirtworks last Nov/Dec. Looks good! A pleasure to work with you! Joe Cracker provides more introductory-level experiences in the watershed, and weaves through Acadian forest and by small wetlands. MRWA volunteers and crew have also made significant improvements to Nora and Warren, smoothing some rough areas and transitions so the trails are more 'green'. Enjoy. The name? Joe Cracker was a 13y old resident of Herring Cove, who saved passengers on the HMS Tribune when it ran aground and sank in the ocean near the Cove in 1797. Joe rowed a dory to the Tribune. A local hero. Joe Cracker trail was part of the original 2016 trail plan and permissions. It just takes time to find resources. One trail at a time! Although the trail is opened, please avoid it when wet, especially as a sensitive fresh trail. Joe Cracker map and info on Trailforks https://www.trailforks.com/trails/joe-cracker/

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Beautiful moment on the BLT Trail Saturday, January 9th, 2021 Grateful for our trail.

Hi Everyone, A quick thank you to those of you who continue to support us by donating your refundables to our account at the Timberlea bottle exchange. We appreciate it very much. We wish you all a happy and safe 2021 with much enjoyment on our trails.

If you see a violation on the BLT Trail, such as an unauthorized vehicle, please call Department of Environment Conservation Officers at 1-800-565-2224 or the RCMP Non-Emergency line at 1-800-803-7267. It's very important to report violations because it helps to show that patrolling is valued and necessary on our trail.

The landscape at Peggy’s Cove is so special. Improved infrastructure for safety, accessibility, and visitor experience is important, and we worked hard to ensur...e this project also balanced the priorities of preserving the landscape and disrupting as little as possible. We’ve already tackled clearer information on the location and size of the Viewing Deck, and we’ve clarified that access to the lighthouse and rocks will continue. Now, let’s talk landscape. All in the deck is around 14,000 square feet. 12,000 of those 14,000 square feet are being built on top of an existing roadway. The remaining 2,000 square feet does extend over the landscape. This bit is a cantilever, which means it’s supported only from one end to avoid any new ground disturbance. It was also carefully designed to blend with the landscape and not impact the iconic views of the lighthouse or coastline. Earlier design drawings did have this piece of the Viewing Deck extending further out toward the coastline, but we received feedback from the community in February 2019 that it needed to be less intrusive, so we’ve made changes along the way and scaled back accordingly. The approach we landed on is sensitive to the landscape and still allows for an accessible way to experience the coastline. Most of the community engaged and worked with us on this and many other elements of the plan butto be clearnot everyone engaged and not everyone likes everything about the plan. Again, let’s keep the conversation going. Stay tuned for details on public information sessions we’ll be hosting next week and the following. In the meantime, send us your thoughts, ideas, and feedback at [email protected].

Found on BLT Trail: Castelli Cycling Glove - between Cranberry Lake and Lake of the Woods.

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The sun is starting to come out a bit (fingers crossed) and it’s a beautiful Friday out there! What better time is there to #TakeTheRoofOffWinter?! We’re proud... to be partnering and collaborating with Recreation Nova Scotia for this winter active campaign that helps Nova Scotians of all ages improve their health and quality of life by being more active during winter months. Moving more doesn’t have to be time-consuming. You could go for a short 10-minute walk today in your neighborhood or visit a local park for a wonderful photo-op like this one. Then submit a photo/video to our first of 5 Take The Roof Off Winter contests! Have you heard? EVERYONE who enters wins a prize pack! Score! It’s a fun and healthy way to kick-off a new year! http://cutt.ly/OjaPRaa

2 unlikely friends sharing a moment at Frog Pond in Halifax.

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We’re not bluffing. This trail in Timberlea is beautiful in fall. If you didn’t make it to see this year’s colours be sure to add this to your bucket list for next year. || Featured Photos by @coreyisenor #nsleafwatch #rediscovernovascotia #visitnovascotia #dreamnowtravellater

Kev and Dee are in love with each other and with travelling. They’ve been to Hawaii, Rissers Beach on the South Shore and many places in between. As the world becomes more accessible, they hope to take you along on their adventures.