Wed, Nov 17: Workshop on fish habitat management and protection in Newfoundland and Labrador
10:00 am – 4:30 pm, Comfort Inn (St. John’s)
The objective of the meeting, organised by the DFO Habitat Management Program, is to provide an opportunity for stakeholder groups with an interest in the protection of fish and fish habitat in NL, particularly in inland areas, to exchange information and perspectives with officials responsible for the DFO Habitat Management program in the NL Region. The agenda for the meeting is still being developed, but is expected to include discussions on: The DFO project review process; Managing impacts of forest harvesting, water withdrawal and other activities; Fishways and other fish passage issues; Opportunities to build and maintain interactions between DFO and stakeholder groups about fish habitat; and Other issues of interest or concern. Please confirm participation by contacting Donna Rodgers-Grouchy by telephone at 772-2443 or by email to Donna.Rodgers-Grouchy@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

Tues, Nov 16: Adventures with the Yellow Submarine – Exploring Deep-Sea Coral Habitats in Newfoundland
7:30-8:30 pm, Johnson Geo Centre (St. John’s)
The Johnson Geo Centre Public Lecture Series is marking the 50th anniversary of Memorial University’s Department of Geography with a monthly lecture. The November lecture will be presented by Dr. Evan Edinger, Dept. of Geography (MUN). For additional information about MUN Geography: http://www.mun.ca/geog/about.

Tues, Nov 16: A Christian Perspective of Climate Change
7:00 p.m.- 8:30, Mercy Centre for Ecology and Justice, 101 Mt. Scio Road (St. John’s)
Come and reflect on a Christian Perspective of Climate Change as an essential expression of our faith with practical solutions by The Conservation Corp (please call 722-0082 to register).

Mon, Nov 15: ACAP Meeting – Smart Bay Project, Bay of Islands
7:00pm, York Harbour Town Hall
ACAP Humber Arm has partnered with Memorial University-Grenfell Campus to launch the Smart Bay project in the Bay of Islands. All are invited to this public meeting to discuss this exciting new initiative. The project is aimed at collecting and distributing useful information to all Bay of Islands users waterway.  Consultations have begun with user groups, community groups and other interested parties to find out what type of information is needed and how it should be made publicly available.  Some examples of the kind of information that Smart Bay may collect are weather and safety reports, underwater maps of the Bay, water current and other navigational info.  Come out to this meeting to hear more about the project and to have an opportunity to tell the Smart Bay project team what kind of information would be most useful to you. Contact Gail Martiri at gmartiri@acaphumberarm.com or 709.637.2884 for more information.

Sat, Nov 13: ECTA Hike – Sugarloaf Path (Quidi Vidi to Logy Bay).
Meet 9:30 am in the parking area at the bottom of Quidi Vidi Lake.
Duration: 4.5 hours; Distance: 9.0 km; Rating: Moderate/difficult; Type: Regular; Leader: Cathy Carroll, cathycarroll62@hotmail.com, 364 6233 (h). Co-leader: To be selected from among experienced participants. Notes: This path passes the Robin Hood Bay Landfill Site, which has been greatly improved in recent years.

Until Nov 10: Poverty Reduction Strategy Consultations.
Various locations,check listings at weblink below.
The Provincial Government is holding consultations throughout the province from October 18 – November 12 to inform the next four year Action Plan to fight poverty. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the consultation sessions. Click on link for more information about how and where to participate. http://www.hrle.gov.nl.ca/hrle/poverty/consultations/default.htm.

Wed, Nov 10: Astronomical Observing Session.
7:00pm, Mercy Centre for Ecology and Justice, 101 Mt. Scio Road (St. John’s).
The Mercy Centre for Ecology and Justice in conjunction with the Royal Astronomical Society, St. John’s Centre, will be hosting an astronomical observing session at the Mercy Centre for Ecology and Justice. Join us for a celebration of the beauty of our night sky with a constellation tour and telescopic views of the planet Jupiter and its moons, as well see some of its hidden treasures with telescopic views of some of the brighter deep sky objects such as open star clusters and globular clusters, double stars and nebula. For further information contact Sr. Mary Tee at teersm@hotmail.com or 722-0082.

Mon-Tues, Nov 8-9: Atlantic Green Forum.
Holiday Inn (Salons A,B,C), 180 Portugal Cove Rd., St. John’s.
Landscape Newfoundland and Labrador invites you to participate in the 2010 Atlantic Green Forum, an event that will create increased awareness about the issues and potential approaches and solutions encapsulated under the theme “Sustainable Landscaping: Towards The New Reality” by bringing together noted experts in their field from across Canada and North America. Contact Rebecca Wetselaar at 1-866-383-4711, rebecca@canadanursery.com for more information. www.landscapenl.org.

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10:00 am, Meet at the Colony of Avalon parking lot in Ferryland.
This is a double-header hike; two paths for the price of one. The duration is 6 hours; Distance: 11 km; Rating: Moderate. Leader: Gail Sharpe gsharpe51@gmail.com 782 3967 (h). Co-leader: To be selected from among experienced participants. Notes: Participants will hike from the Colony of Avalon in Ferryland to the Spout River in Aquaforte, and return to the Colony of Avalon.

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