Field Leader – Winter Leadership courses in February 2016

Saturday, February 6, 2016 in Halifax

Sunday, February 28, 2016 in Chester Basin

A pre-requisite for taking this module is Field Leader – Hiking certification. This nationally recognized course will provide participants with Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) training in Field Leader – Winter Leadership and allow the Field Leader to lead in low-risk winter environments as defined by the OCC. The course is $50 for non-Hike NS members and $40 for paid Hike NS members. It is delivered by OCC certified instructors and offered through Hike Nova Scotia in partnership with the NS Chapter of the OCC and supported by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness For more information, go here.

Gift Ideas for Hikers

Looking for a good gift idea for the hiker in your life? Look no further. Here are some ideas from Hike NS that might come in handy:

• Hike NS Gift Membership ($10 for individual, $18 for family)
• Hike NS T-shirt
• A for Adventure children’s book
• Hiking Trails of Cape Breton book by Michael Haynes
•  Hiking Trails of Mainland Nova Scotia book by Michael Haynes
• Donation to the Trans Canada Trail
• Donation to the NS Trails Federation
• Donation to a local trail group
  
• Parks Canada pass
• Gift certificate to your local outdoor gear retailer

Show Them the Way to the Sunshine

By Jonathan Riley

People are dying to get out hiking.

I know because they keep turning up in droves for monthly walks with the Fundy Erratics.

This is the message I wished I’d given to the Recreation Nova Scotia conference

Field Leader – Hiking Courses in November

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Three Field Leader – Hiking Courses will be offered in November in Chester Basin, Halifax and Truro. They 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. Courses are two days in length and will provide successful candidates with the necessary skills to be a confident hiking leader

Re-Connecting with Nature Workshop Oct. 17, Halifax

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.

Enjoy Fall’s Bounty with Guided Hikes

Fall in Nova Scotia often entices people to get out and enjoy the brisk air and beautiful colours. They can do so by taking part in the Fall Guided Hike Series. Hike Nova Scotia and 17 host organizations across the province have partnered up to offer the 2015 Fall Guided Hike series in September, October and November. There are 36 hikes led by local folks and participants qualify to win “trail prizes.”

Field Leader – Hiking Course Oct. 17-18, Wolfville

A Field Leader – Hiking Course will be offered in Wolfville on October 17 and 18 in Rotary Park. It 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 days in length and will provide successful candidates with the necessary skills to be a confident hiking leader

Field Leader – Hiking & Paddling Course Aug. 28-30, Shelburne

A Field Leader – Hiking & Paddling Course will be offered in Shelburne on August 28, 29 and 30 at The Islands Provincial Park. It will provide participants with Outdoor Council of Canada (OCC) national certification in Field Leader – Hiking & Paddling. 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 and a half days in length and will provide successful candidates with the necessary skills to be a confident hiking and paddling leader

Leave No Trace Summer Workshops

Leave No Trace Canada has partnered with Hike Nova Scotia to promote Leave No Trace Principles and host a Summer Educator, who will help raise awareness about Leave No Trace Principles through delivering workshops to groups in Halifax and beyond. Workshops will be offered from mid-July to mid-August, 2015. Tailored for groups of various ages and interests, workshops will cover the seven Leave No Trace Principles that encourage low-impact use of our natural environment. A small fee or honourarium may be required depending upon workshop location and number of participants.
To learn more and book your workshop, please visit: www.hikenovascotia.ca/projects/leave-no-trace.

Hike NS AGM & Hikes: June 27 in Cornwallis

Folks take part in a foggy hike at Gaff Point on the South Shore after last year’s Hike NS AGM.

The Hike Nova Scotia Annual General Meeting will take place in Cornwallis, Annapolis County on Saturday June 27. Lunch will be provided (must RSVP) and there will be a hike before and after the AGM.

10:15 am: Morning Annapolis Royal Walk Meet at the wharf near Kings Theatre (358 St. George St.). There is a Sunday Market nearby you might want to take in before the walk