Author: nlened

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FEASt AGM

 

Interested in continuing the work of FEASt? Then please join us Nov. 20 from 2 to 4 at the Sobey’s Community Room, Merrymeeting Road, where you will have the opportunity to form a new Board of Directors of FEASt. You can help continue the work of the organization, and take a leadership role in your community! The current Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to dissolve the organization if there are not enough people interested in forming a new board.

Whether you are interested in joining the Board or not, please join us Nov. 20 as we look back and celebrate 8 amazing years of educating the public on local food systems, and helping to increase access to safe, affordable foods! Help us celebrate all of the community support that we received throughout the years!

If you are passionate about food security in the St. John’s region and want to see the work of FEASt continue it is important that you attend this meeting!

Email: local.feast@gmail.com

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NLEN AGM and Oceans Caucus

NLEN AGM and Launch of Provincial Oceans Caucus

Monday, November 21st, 2016
2:30PM (CORRECTION, previously advertised at 3:30pm)

At The Suncor Energy Fluvarium, 5 Nagle’s Place, St. John’s

All members of the public and Environmental organizations are welcome to attend. For voting privileges please ensure your organization has recently renewed their membership. For more information on membership please visit our membership page here.

New steering committee nominees from member organizations are welcome. Please email nlen.ed@gmail.com with questions or nominations. Agenda will be published on the nlen website once available.

The AGM and Oceans Caucus is being launched in unison with the ENGO Consultation on the 2012 Changes to the Fisheries Act. All are welcome to attend the AGM, without reservation. However, to participate in the consultation, you must register. Please find more information on the consultation here.

NLEN would like to particularly thank our member organization the Quidi Vidi-Rennie’s River Development Foundation and their catering location the Suncor Energy Fluvarium for their support for these events. Further information about their venue and catering services can be found here.

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ENGO Consultation on the 2012 Changes to the Fisheries Act

As key stakeholders and environmental representatives, Environmental Non-Governmental Organizations (ENGOs) across Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) are being invited to participate as consultants in the review of the 2012 Fisheries Act being conducted by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. The ENGO consultation is being coordinated by NL Environmental Network (NLEN), with the support of the Quidi Vidi/Rennie’s River Development Foundation, at the request of Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). NLEN will be compiling comments and submissions from ENGOs within NL recommending specific amendments to the Fisheries Act to restore lost protections and incorporate modern safeguards. This is in direct relation to the review of a number of environmental and regulatory processes launched by the Government of Canada on June 20, 2016.

The consultation will happen in two parts; November 3rd from 9am to 12pm will be a teleconference detailing background information on the 2012 changes to the Fisheries Act with the assistance of DFO personnel in preparation for the workshop on November 21st from 9am-3:30pm held at the Suncor Energy Fluvarium. Participants will take knowledge gathered from the initial teleconference back to the ENGO they represent and compile the organization’s recommendations in advance of the workshop . All ENGOs within the province are welcome to submit recommendations on the Fisheries Act to NLEN and are invited to send a representative to the workshop to further discuss and defend the organization’s position. Within a limited budget, there is assistance available through NLEN for those requiring travel and accommodations.

The registration form is available here and must be completed by November 1st, 2016.  Email completed forms nlen.ed@gmail.com.

ENGOs interested in participating can email NLEN at nlen.ed@gmail.com for more information.

NLEN will additionally be holding the Annual General Meeting and launching a provincial Oceans Caucus on November 21st, following the workshop. More information is available here.

NLEN would like to particularly thank our member organization the Quidi Vidi-Rennie’s River Development Foundation and their catering location the Suncor Energy Fluvarium for supporting the workshop portion of this consultation. Further information about their venue and catering services can be found here.

 

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Aquatic Research in the Bay of Islands and Humber Valley

Coastal Matters Speaker Series:
Aquatic Research in the Bay of Islands and Humber Valley

Part of ACAP Humber Arm’s ongoing Coastal Matters Speaker Series

November 3rd,  12:30 – 1:20pm

Room 2014, Forest Centre, Grenfell Campus

ACAP Humber Arm has been leading marine research in the Bay of Islands for 25 years, and in recent years expanded to include freshwater research throughout the Humber Valley.  The focus of this research is to better understand our aquatic environments, leading to action to maintain or restore ecosystem health.  ACAP Humber Arm invites you to join our next Coastal Matters presentation where Greg Moore, Research Manager with ACAP Humber Arm will highlight a number of ACAP Humber Arm’s recent research and action projects related to aquatic invasive species, eelgrass restoration, and connectivity enhancements.  The session will also solicit feedback from attendees on other aquatic research and action needs in our region.  This talk will take place 12:30 to 1:20pm, Thursday, Nov 3rd  in room 2014 of the Forest Centre, Grenfell Campus, Corner Brook.

 

As with all Coastal Matters presentations this session is free of charge and open to the public. RSVP’s not required.  Tea and coffee will be available; feel free to bring your own bagged lunch.  Please help us promote this session by forwarding this email to your contacts and/or displaying the attached poster at your workplace.

 

ACAP Humber Arm wishes to thank Grenfell Campus for ongoing support of the Coastal Matter’s Speakers Series

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Community Foundation of NL Grant

The Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador is now accepting grant applications for a wide variety of community projects. Grants of up to $2,000 are available for projects in arts and culture, health, education, environment, and community capacity, with special grants for projects that support women or that celebrate the Newfoundland and Labrador fishery. All projects must have a special component that recognizes Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017.

Registered charities, municipalities, and other qualified donees are eligible to apply. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2016. Find out more and apply online at: http://www.cfnl.ca

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Halloween Party at The Fluvarium

“Halloween Party at The Fluvarium”

 

A special Halloween event at The Suncor Energy Fluvarium

 

Sunday October 30th, 2016, 1:00pm – 4:30pm

 

Join us here at The Fluvarium for a day of Halloween fun! There will be exciting activities for the whole family including a special visit from the St. John’s Storytelling Festival Tellers, stories will be told throughout the day.

 

This Halloween Party includes games, crafts, Critter Talks, fish feeding time at 4:00, and of course goodies served at 2:30!

 

Don’t Forget to Come in Costume!

 

Cost of the event is $6 per person (children 2 and under are free).

 

For more information contact:

754-3474 or email kids@fluvarium.ca