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SUMMARY:Crossroads Vegetable Garden - 2026 Spring Planting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Spring Planting! \nWe will be planting Swiss chard\, kale\, beets\, onions\, parsnips\, turnips\, cabbage\, potatoes and carrots – all fairly easy to grow and store into the cold season. \nEach year\, Transition Bay volunteers grow about 500 pounds of vegetables from these four raised beds for the St Margarets Bay Food Bank.  They greatly appreciate this fresh produce.  The Crossroads Garden is also intended to inspire everyone about the benefits of starting or expanding a home vegetable garden.  This is becoming very important in this era of rapidly increasing food costs. \nTransition Bay is always looking for more volunteers to help with the garden.  If interested\, reach out to us at: info@transitionbay.ca.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/crossroads-vegetable-garden-2026-spring-planting/
LOCATION:St Margarets Bay Crossroads\, 5209 Saint Margarets Bay Road\, Tantallon\, B3Z 4R5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Wells\, Cisterns and Water Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, we had a serious drought and many residents in the Bay had shortages of water.  Learn what you need to know in case of another summer drought.  This workshop will cover wells\, cisterns and water conservation techniques.\nThe main speaker for the workshop is Josh Feltmate\, Prime Pumps and Water Treatment\, who understands and deals with local water issues in the Bay area.  He is fully knowledgeable about drilled and dug wells\, cisterns and other means to source water. \nIn addition\, Dawn Smith will provide valuable information on conserving water\, based on years of living in south western dry areas. \nThis two-hour workshop will be held at the Tantallon Public Library on Saturday\, May 16th\, from 2:30 to 4:30pm. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information. \n 
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/wells-cisterns-and-water-conservation/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260426T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260426T163000
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UID:2799-1777213800-1777221000@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Coastal Classroom & Rooted Learning: Climate Adaptation Begins at Home
DESCRIPTION:For those who’ve watched the shoreline shift\, the marsh edge creep\, or the basement flood a little sooner each spring—this talk is for you. Join us for an afternoon with Rosmarie Lohnes of Helping Nature Heal\, as she brings her decades of hands-on ecological work home\, literally to the landowner’s doorstep.\nThrough her programs Coastal Classroom and Rooted Learning\, Rosmarie works directly with individuals and communities to understand how water moves through a landscape\, how soils behave under stress\, and how native plant communities can be recruited to do some of the heavy lifting when it comes to climate resilience. Her approach connects the large-scale restoration thinking behind municipal programs like ShoreUp with the kind of practical\, boots-in-the-mud knowledge that individual landowners can actually use. \nThe session will explore nature-based strategies for stabilizing landscapes and improving long-term resilience—from soil health and mycelial networks to hydrological awareness and native plant systems. Rosmarie’s work offers both practical techniques and a broader shift in how we understand our land: not just as something to be maintained\, but as part of a larger living system we can actively support. \nRosmarie Lohnes is the founder of Helping Nature Heal\, an ecological restoration and consulting firm based in Nova Scotia with over 20 years of experience working with coastal and inland landscapes across Atlantic Canada. A designated Environmental Professional (EP) through ECO Canada and a Green Shores–informed practitioner\, she is known for her deeply place-based approach to land stewardship—one that blends scientific rigour with lived ecological observation.
  Her work has been recognized through multiple environmental awards and featured in regional and national media. She continues to lead projects that restore ecological function while empowering individuals and communities to become active stewards of their land. \nThis event will be held at the Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon on Sunday\, April 26th\, from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/coastal-classroom-rooted-learning-climate-adaptation-begins-at-home/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Rd.\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, B3Z 1H3\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260425T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T003256Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads Vegetable Garden - Spring Soil Prep
DESCRIPTION:Join us in preparing the soil for our 15th Season!  We will be adding compost\, amendments and prepping the soil for spring planting.  We will be there rain or shine.  We will also install the Seed Library stocked with free seeds! Each year\, Transition Bay volunteers grow about 500 pounds of vegetables from these four raised beds for the St Margarets Bay Food Bank.  They greatly appreciate this fresh produce.  The Crossroads Garden is also intended to inspire everyone about the benefits of starting or expanding a home vegetable garden.  This is becoming very important in this era of rapidly increasing food costs. \n \nTransition Bay is always looking for more volunteers to help with the garden.  If interested\, reach out to us at: info@transitionbay.ca. \n 
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/crossroads-vegetable-garden-spring-soil-prep/
LOCATION:St Margarets Bay Crossroads\, 5209 Saint Margarets Bay Road\, Tantallon\, B3Z 4R5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260329T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260329T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20260220T235534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T204135Z
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SUMMARY:Domestic Emergency Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:It seems we are in an age with an increasing numbers of emergency events\, from storms\, fires\, flood\, drought and power outages.  Join us for an important two hours of discussion on preparing your home and your family for any disaster.\nThe workshop will cover a broad scope of potential situations – not only wildfires\, storms\, floods and drought but significant or extended service disruptions such as a long grid-down events and food or fuel shortages.  Discussion may cover the potential for neighbourhood refuge centres\, as well as the possible need for evacuation bags and supplies.  Water conservation techiques during periods of drought may also be discussed. \nSpecial guest Emad Aziz\, Director of Emergency Management\, HRM Emergency Management and Community Safety\, will be leading the discussion. \nEmad Aziz is the new Director of Emergency Management with the Halifax Regional Municipality’s Community Safety Business Unit. \nEmad has advanced training in the Incident Command System (Level 400) and is a Master Business Continuity Professional. Emad was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medal by the Government of Nova Scotia for efforts during Hurricane Fiona and Covid-19 pandemic. \nEmad has significant Incident Command and disaster response experience\, having made important contributions in response to recent events such as the West Dalhousie wildfires (2025)\, multi-day winter storm events in Eastern Nova Scotia (2024)\, Shelburne wildfires (2023) and Hurricanes Dorian and Fiona. \nThis two-hour workshop will be held at the Tantallon Public Library on Sunday\, March 29th\, from 2:30 to 4:30pm. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/domestic-emergency-preparedness/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20260225T223758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T223945Z
UID:2768-1774085400-1774108800@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Seedy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US AT SEEDY SATURDAY.\nTRANSITION BAY WILL HAVE A TABLE\, OUR SEED LIBRARY AND LOTS OF INFORMATION !! \n \nFor more infomation:\nOur website page is https://www.stmargaretsbaygardeningclub.org/seedysaturday2026\nOur Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/StMargaretsBayGardeningClub
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/seedy-saturday-4/
LOCATION:St. Luke’s United Church Lower Hall\, 5374 St Margarets Bay Rd.\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20251125T004403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T004403Z
UID:2742-1765117800-1765125000@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Giving Day Holiday Gift Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a community day of giving and receiving! Be a part of the giving-economy\, tread lightly\, and get your holiday shopping done without spending a penny!\nWe are gathering gently used and new (regifted) items to share for your holiday shopping needs\, including: \n\nHome decor\nToys\nBooks\nOther small giftable items\n\nHow it works: \n\nSelect up to three free items to give as gifts (to others or yourself).\nStop by our gift-wrapping station to have your gifts wrapped and ready to give.\nEnjoy an Earth-friendly\, low-stress holiday!\n\nIf you’d like to donate gently used or new (regifted) items for others to take (and get a ticket to take another item beyond the initial three!) please bring them to the Tantallon Library at 2:00 on December 7 so we can display them. \nYou are welcome to take home any items of yours that do not get taken as gifts. Items left at the end will be denoted to the St. Margaret’s Bay Food Bank thrift shop. No large items please.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/giving-day-holiday-gift-exchange/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251130T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251130T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T003526Z
UID:2739-1764513000-1764520200@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Forest Guide
DESCRIPTION:Experience forest bathing in the beauty and magic of Nova Scotia with your own personal forest guide!\nThis special community event will feature the premiere screening of two episodes of Forest Guide\, a new Bell Fibe TV1 docuseries filmed in Nova Scotia. The series invites viewers to explore the forests and trails of Mi’kma’ki – Nova Scotia through the perspectives of local forest guides\, blending immersive documentary storytelling with the calming practice of forest bathing. \nAttendees will experience a deep connection to Mi’kma’ki’s natural landscapes while learning more about the people who know them best. The production highlights the region’s creative talent\, environmental beauty\, and growing potential as a destination for film and storytelling. \nThe experience can evoke deep love and strength to protect our forests as natural heritage\, including our own Ingram River old growth forest with the oldest tree in Nova Scotia and essential habitat for moose and many other living beings. \nCreator and Director John Wimberly\, who grew up in St. Margaret’s Bay\, will be present for discussion and Q&A. \nTo learn more about the series or to suggest new trails and guides for future seasons\, visit www.forest-guide.com. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/forest-guide/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251026T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251026T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20250214T172037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T224611Z
UID:2654-1761489000-1761496200@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Harvesting and Preparing Wild Staple Foods
DESCRIPTION:For millennia humans have sought out wild staples: those foods that contain essential calories and protein. Fortunately these foods are all around us in Turtle Island. Learn about how to prepare acorns to make bread as well as starchy tubers: Apios americana (ground nut)\, Sunchokes and Cattail corms.\nJoin us for this interesting and highly valuable two-hour workshop.  Jenn Stotland will discuss harvesting these staples as well as demonstrate preparation of acorns for making bread.\nThis two-hour workshop will be held at the Tantallon Public Library on Sunday\, October 26th\, from 2:30 to 4:30pm.\nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information.\n     
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/harvesting-and-preparing-wild-staple-foods/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251019T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251019T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20250427T141936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T142618Z
UID:2703-1760884200-1760891400@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Cider Making and Fermented Beverages
DESCRIPTION:Learn about pressing apples for cider using a smaller cider press\, and which varieties of apples are best for different flavours and tartness.  You can also learn how to ferment fresh cider into ‘hard cider\,’ as well as other types of fermented fruit beverages  This is a fun workshop packed with useful information.\nThe workshop will take place at the Tantallon Library from 2:30 to 4:30\, Sunday\, October 19th. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/cider-making-and-fermentation/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Rd.\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, B3Z 1H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20250410T144738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T202421Z
UID:2691-1749580200-1749585600@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Vermicomposting - Making Gardener's Gold
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how red wiggler worms can help you turn food scraps into “gardeners gold”? Join Waste Resource Education Officer\, Cyndi Fraser\, to learn all about vermicomposting. This workshop will teach you how to setup\, maintain\, and harvest your bin\, giving you nutrient rich castings for your lawn and garden.\n  \nCyndi has been working for Solid Waste Resources (SWR) since August 2021 as a Waste Resource Education Officer. During her time at SWR she has been the lead on multiple projects including the Condo Clear Bag program\, the Let’s Be Clear Litter Doesn’t Belong Here school program\, and the Vermicomposting Pilot project. Cyndi enjoys the variety of tasks that her position entails – from interacting with the public at a Home Show\, to working with students on proper sorting\, to developing new programming the role of educator brings the variety and flexibility Cyndi enjoys! \nCyndi will offer 3 vermicomposters to the attendees (we will draw names if there are more than 3 interested in receiving a vermicomposter). \nThe workshop will be held at the Tantallon Public Library on Tuesday\, June 10th from 6:30 to 8:00pm.  The event is free and open to the public.  Donations are greatly appreciated. We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/vermicomposting-making-gardeners-gold/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250504T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250504T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20250103T221513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T221513Z
UID:2623-1746369000-1746376200@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Permaculture as a Gateway to Food Sovereignty
DESCRIPTION:Food is a topic on many people’s mind. Whether your interest is price\, quality\, availability\, or all three\, this workshop will discuss how the permaculture design system can be employed at your home as a gateway to increasing food sovereignty.  Join Shayne White on May 4th for this valuable Sunday afternoon workshop at the Tantallon Library.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop topics will include:\n\n– History of permaculture\n– Ethic and principles\n– Applications of permaculture techniques\n– Food sovereignty\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/permaculture-as-a-gateway-to-food-sovereignty/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250503T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20250427T164727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T165253Z
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SUMMARY:Crossroads Educational Vegetable Garden – Spring Planting!
DESCRIPTION:May 3\, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am\n\n\n  \nJoin us for Spring Planting! We will be planting Swiss chard\, kale\, beets\, onions\, parsnips\, turnips\, cabbage\, potatoes and carrots – all fairly easy to grow and store into the cold season. \nEach year\, Transition Bay volunteers grow about 500 pounds of vegetables from these four raised beds for the St Margarets Bay Food Bank.  They greatly appreciate this fresh produce.  The Crossroads Garden is also intended to inspire everyone about the benefits of starting or expanding a home vegetable garden.  This is becoming very important in this era of rapidly increasing food costs. \nTransition Bay is always looking for more volunteers to help with the garden.  If interested\, reach out to us at: info@transitionbay.ca.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/2708/
LOCATION:St Margarets Bay Crossroads\, 5209 Saint Margarets Bay Road\, Tantallon\, B3Z 4R5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250427T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20250214T142712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T142814Z
UID:2651-1745764200-1745771400@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Planting for Preservation
DESCRIPTION:Now is the time to plan your garden with an eye toward food preservation! Come learn about food preservation methods\, the easiest foods to grow and preserve\, and how to plan your garden with preservation in mind.  Join us for a great conversation led by Transition Member Dawn Smith.\nThis two-hour workshop will be held at the Tantallon Public Library from 2:30 to 4:30pm on Sunday\, April 27th. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/planting-for-preservation/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Rd.\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, B3Z 1H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250406T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20250213T204758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T175718Z
UID:2637-1743949800-1743957000@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Community Economic Resilience in Uncertain Times
DESCRIPTION:We live in times of globalized trade\, with just-in-time deliveries of essential goods from vast parts of the world.  In these days of increasing tariffs and trade disputes\, how can local communities build economic resilience and local sovereignty for their basic needs?\nJoin Robert Cervelli and other members of Transition Bay for thought–provoking discussions on community wealth building\, providing inspirational examples from other communities around the world and here in Nova Scotia. \nThis two-hour workshop will be held at the Tantallon Public Library on Sunday\, May 18th\, from 2:30 to 4:30pm. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/community-economic-resilience-in-uncertain-times/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Rd.\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, B3Z 1H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250322T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250322T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20241120T154040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T164308Z
UID:2606-1742635800-1742661000@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Seedy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Seedy Saturday! A great gardening event sponsored by the St Margarets Bay Garden Club\, featuring over 12 different vendors and a great slate of speakers. Transition Bay will be one of the vendors\, so visit our booth.\nAt St Lukes\, 5374 St. Margaret’s Bay Road\, you will be able to access the whole event from the lower or upper level doors and walk through (via stairs). Each level is fully accessible\, but there is no elevator in between.  \nFor more information\, visit: https://www.stmargaretsbaygardeningclub.org/
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/seedy-saturday-3/
LOCATION:St. Luke’s United Church Lower Hall\, 5374 St Margarets Bay Rd.\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250302T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250302T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20241213T001115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T205645Z
UID:2615-1740925800-1740933000@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Rising to the Health Challenges of Our Times With Herbal Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Our health cannot be separated from the earth that nourishes us. The growing epidemic of chronic illness is deeply entwined with a disconnected culture\, degradation of the earth and societal inequalities. \nMany are embracing herbal medicine as a path to empowered healthcare that connects us with our own bodies\, each other\, and the natural rhythms of the earth. \nAs an interested or aspiring herbalist\, how do you really become competent and of service to yourself\, family and community given the health challenges we face? Whether you are new to herbal medicine\, or you are wondering what is the next step to improve your knowledge and skill\, this workshop is for you. \nIn this workshop\, we will cover: \n– Core philosophies and tools vital to a vibrant\, ethical\, and effective approach to herbal medicine \n– The potential of herbal medicine in empowering\, accessible\, integrative healthcare. \n– How to connect with teachers and resources that will improve your herbalism skills. \n– How to apply the concepts of vitalism and energetics to support immune system resilience. \n– Hands-on learning through sampling herbs \nThe times we live in deeply need the skills\, intention\, and heart that herbalists can offer. Come join experienced clinical herbalists Ember Peters and Oren Hercz in a class to fuel your inspiration and help guide you on your herbal path! \nYou can learn more about Ember and Oren by visiting the Maritime School of Holistic Herbalism. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/rising-to-the-health-challenges-of-our-times-with-herbal-medicine/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250202T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250202T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20241008T161351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T161351Z
UID:2595-1738506600-1738513800@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Planning Party
DESCRIPTION:It’s still winter\, but its the time we plan for our garden seeding needs for the coming growing season. \nBring your seed catalogs\, your seed lists\, and your own extra saved seeds.  Join others for a Seed Planning Party!  We will compare catalogs and our our notes\, learn from each other\, and perhaps make bulk purchases of seeds (which saves lots of money). \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/seed-planning-party/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Rd.\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, B3Z 1H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20241008T120309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T104056Z
UID:2590-1736447400-1736454600@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Community Read and Discussion: The Serviceberry
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Community Read and Discussion! The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer releases November 19!  Her previous books\, Gather Moss and Braiding Sweetgrass\, are highly acclaimed and beloved for their blend of science and Indigenous ways of knowing. This new book is sure to bring forth many insights worthy of discussion.\nBook: The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer (preorder now!). \nSupport Local! \nPreorder The Serviceberry through our local indie bookshop\, Otis and Clementine’s! Contact Ellen with your preorder by November 10! Otis and Clementine’s: Website Facebook Instagram \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/community-read-and-discussion-the-serviceberry/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20240806T110717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T161545Z
UID:2531-1731004200-1731011400@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Closer to Home: Voices of Hope in a Time of Crisis - film and discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the screening and discussion of the 35 minute film: Closer to Home: Voices of Hope in a Time of Crisis.  A film by Local Futures and Cyrus Sutton. Produced and directed by Helena Norberg-Hodge and Anja Lyngbaek. \nWe live in a time of multiple crises\, from climate chaos\, poverty\, and war to skyrocketing costs of living. It can seem overwhelming – until we realise that we have the power to change things. ‘Closer to Home’ brings together an extraordinary array of thinkers\, writers\, and activists from every continent to make a simple but revolutionary argument: by reducing the scale of the economy\, we can not only stop the rush towards social and ecological breakdown\, but restore damaged ecosystems and increase our own personal well-being. It’s a message of hope that the world cannot afford to ignore.  \n \nWatch and share the trailer here:    • Closer to Home Trailer    \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/closer-to-home-voices-of-hope-in-a-time-of-crisis-film-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241017T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20240806T112252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T222359Z
UID:2538-1729189800-1729197000@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Kiss the Ground - film and discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another great film\, followed by discussion: Kiss the Ground. \nThe solution is under our feet. \n Narrated and featuring Woody Harrelson\, Kiss the Ground is an inspiring and groundbreaking film that reveals the first viable solution to our climate crisis.  \nKiss the Ground reveals that\, by regenerating the world’s soils\, we can completely and rapidly stabilize Earth’s climate\, restore lost ecosystems and create abundant food supplies. Using compelling graphics and visuals\, along with striking NASA and NOAA footage\, the film artfully illustrates how\, by drawing down atmospheric carbon\, soil is the missing piece of the climate puzzle. This movie is positioned to catalyze a movement to accomplish the impossible – to solve humanity’s greatest challenge\, to balance the climate and secure our species future. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/kiss-the-ground-film-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241005T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241005T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20240813T164030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T114346Z
UID:2545-1728117000-1728145800@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Up!Skilling Festival:  Feed | Build | Repair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the all-day Up!Skilling Festival:  Feed | Build | Repair at the Mahone Bay Centre\, Mahone Bay\, Nova Scotia.  The Festival is jointly hosted by Transition Bay and the Town of Mahone Bay.\nWe are recruiting 20-25 Skillers – each teaching a valuable and practical craft\, skill or trade. \nConfirmed Skillers: \n\nRopework\, knots and splicing\nSewing\nFermentation\nLiving off grid\nUpholstery and fabric repair\nHot water bath canning\nPublic and private writing for healing & action\nHomesharing\nMacrobiotic gardening by moon signs\nBicycle repair\nE-bike learning and demos\nBaking – two simple loaves of bread\nFood forest & permaculture: roots\, soil health\, biomass relationships\nRefurbishing tools and handle making with a shaving horse\n\nTools for green wood hand-working and fabricating\nFurniture and country equipment design\, repair\, and construction\nKitchen tools (care and sharpening)\nGardening and forestry tools (care and sharpening)\nBeekeeping\nCooking from Scratch\nMending\nMead making and country wines\nRaising chickens\nMahone Bay Community Land Coop\nFood forests\n\nFULL SCHEDULE DOWNLOAD HERE \nRegistration opens at 8:30am.  Classes begin at 9:30am.  A low-cost lunch is available. \nRegistration is $15.00\, or pay what you can (Refunds up to 7 days before event): \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/feed-build-repair-an-upskilling-festival-tickets-949990225337?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/upskilling-festival-feed-build-repair/
LOCATION:Mahone Bay Centre\, 45 School Road\, Mahone Bay\, Nova Scotia\, B0J 2E0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20180816T123908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T114824Z
UID:970-1717698600-1717705800@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Food Preservation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how to preserve all those great garden vegetables you harvested? Join us for an engaging talk where we’ll learn all about various methods of food preservation\, including canning\, dehydration\, freezing\, and fermentation. Our presenters will share their tips and tricks for saving your garden abundance to enjoy throughout the winter season. This program is free and open to all!
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/food-preservation-workshop/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240505T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240505T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20240308T143224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T144039Z
UID:2496-1714919400-1714926600@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:From the Great Unraveling towards a Great Turning - Film and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:In October 2023\, invited Thinkers from around the world gathered on-site and virtually at the famous Thinkers Lodge\, Pugwash\, NS.  They undertook deep and brave conversation about the Great Unraveling – the global polycrisis facing humanity today.  They also explored where seeds are being planted for humanity’s shift towards a new restorative relationship with Mother Earth – a Great Turning.\nStep into these discussions\, thoughts and feelings of Thinkers\, including Mi’kmaq Elders Joseph Michael and Albert Marshall\, in this 30 minute documentary film.  There will be a group discussion about these topics following the screening. \nWatch the trailer.   \n  \nThis event is free and open to the public.  Donations are greatly appreciated.  We welcome new volunteers to help with events like this one. Please contact us at info@transitionbay.ca for more information.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/from-the-great-unraveling-towards-a-great-turning-film-and-discussion/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Rd.\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, B3Z 1H3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240504T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20240307T234454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T220135Z
UID:2490-1714816800-1714822200@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Crossroads Educational Vegetable Garden - Spring Planting!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Spring Planting! \nWe will be planting Swiss chard\, kale\, beets\, onions\, parsnips\, turnips\, cabbage\, potatoes and carrots – all fairly easy to grow and store into the cold season. \nEach year\, Transition Bay volunteers grow about 500 pounds of vegetables from these four raised beds for the St Margarets Bay Food Bank.  They greatly appreciate this fresh produce.  The Crossroads Garden is also intended to inspire everyone about the benefits of starting or expanding a home vegetable garden.  This is becoming very important in this era of rapidly increasing food costs. \nTransition Bay is always looking for more volunteers to help with the garden.  If interested\, reach out to us at: info@transitionbay.ca.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/crossroads-educational-vegetable-garden-spring-planting-5/
LOCATION:St Margarets Bay Crossroads\, 5209 Saint Margarets Bay Road\, Tantallon\, B3Z 4R5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240417T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20240307T233921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T234157Z
UID:2487-1713348000-1713353400@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Crossroads Educational Vegetable Garden - Spring Soil Prep
DESCRIPTION:Join us in preparing the soil for our 13th Season!  We will be adding compost\, amendments and prepping the soil for spring planting.  We will be there rain or shine.  We will also install the Seed Library stocked with free seeds! \nEach year\, Transition Bay volunteers grow about 500 pounds of vegetables from these four raised beds for the St Margarets Bay Food Bank.  They greatly appreciate this fresh produce.  The Crossroads Garden is also intended to inspire everyone about the benefits of starting or expanding a home vegetable garden.  This is becoming very important in this era of rapidly increasing food costs. \nTransition Bay is always looking for more volunteers to help with the garden.  If interested\, reach out to us at: info@transitionbay.ca.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/crossroads-educational-vegetable-garden-spring-soil-prep-2/
LOCATION:St Margarets Bay Crossroads\, 5209 Saint Margarets Bay Road\, Tantallon\, B3Z 4R5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20240308T140749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T141255Z
UID:2494-1711474200-1711485000@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:HalifACT Human Library
DESCRIPTION:HalifACT Human Library \nJoin HalifACT for an evening of inspiring climate conversations. \nMembers of HalifACT\, in collaboration with Halifax Public Libraries and Transition Bay\, will be acting as the curators of a “human library.”  Check out a human “book\,” a person with real experience in climate action\, to gain insights on doable actions that you can take in your life. \nThree of the “books” will be members of Transition Bay: \nCam Farnell will be a “book” about energy (off-grid\, reducing your electricity usage\, generators and energy return on energy invested) as well as food resilience (deep pantry and water bath canning). \nDawn Suzette Smith is a “book” about connecting your family with nature whatever the weather. \nand\, Robert Cervelli’s “book” subject is creating a backyard grocery store (i.e. your garden) and other ways to build resilience in fragile times. \nDrop in anytime from 5:30 – 8:30 pm\, March 26th\, at the Tantallon Public Library \nLet’s make a difference right here at home\, one practical idea at a time.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/halifact-human-library/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20240308T125759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T125759Z
UID:2492-1711188000-1711209600@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Seedy Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Seedy Saturday!  A great gardening event sponsored by the St Margarets Bay Garden Club\, featuring over 12 different vendors and a great slate of speakers.  Transition Bay will be one of the vendors\, so visit our booth.\nIn the Sanctuary from 2:00 to 3:30\, Transition Bay’s Bob Cervelli will speak on:\n \n“Lessons Learned from 10 Years of Running a Cooperative Food Garden in St. Margaret’s Bay.” \nCooperative gardening is a powerful way to bring people together to learn from each other and share the harvest as the season progresses. It allows people to cooperatively manage a single large garden with equitable shares of the food grown\, rather than managing the traditional small plots that are assigned in community garden models. \nAND also in the Sanctuary\, follow Bob’s presentation\, \nKaren Llewellyn; SMBGC Member\, and Chicken Whisperer \n“Raising Backyard Chickens for Fun and Food” \nEggs\, meat and compost\, just a few good reasons to look at raising chickens. Karen will cover the basics for keeping your backyard flock happy\, healthy and safe. \nAt St Lukes\, 5374 St. Margaret’s Bay Road\, you will be able to access the whole event from the lower or upper level doors and walk through (via stairs). Each level is fully accessible\, but there is no elevator in between.  \nFor more information\, visit: https://www.stmargaretsbaygardeningclub.org/seedy-saturday-2024
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/seedy-saturday-2/
LOCATION:St. Luke’s United Church Lower Hall\, 5374 St Margarets Bay Rd.\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20240225T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20231101T142011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T140520Z
UID:2436-1708871400-1708880400@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Domestic Preparedness: Resilient Home Systems for Fragile Times
DESCRIPTION:We live in fragile times.  We all know the issues near and far around fires\, floods\, hurricanes\, power outages\, geopolitical strife and supply chain shortages.  Yet\, there is a lot the average householder can do to build in redundant systems and back up plans into your domestic situation – having a ‘plan B’ to meet your basic needs and those of your neighbours or community.\nJoin Cam Farnell and Bob Cervelli for a thought-provoking discussion exploring multiple ways to insure access to water\, food\, heating\, electricity\, first aid\, repairs for broken items or vehicles and much more. Discussion will also pursue the benefits of close collaboration with neighbours and friends to meet these needs. \nThe workshop is free for all attending (donations are encouraged!).
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/domestic-preparedness-resilient-home-systems-for-fragile-times/
LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20231109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20231109T204500
DTSTAMP:20260430T120334
CREATED:20231031T151052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T115010Z
UID:2431-1699552800-1699562700@www.transitionbay.ca
SUMMARY:Someone Lives Here Film Screening & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Someone Lives Here Film Screening & Panel Discussion:\nHome Sharing as an Immediate Solution to the Housing Crisis\nThursday\, November 9\, 6:00 – 8:45 pm | Paul O’Regan Hall\, Floor 1\, Central Library \n\n\nJoin us for a screening of the film Someone Lives Here followed by a panel discussion and Q&A regarding shared housing. Learn how shared housing can be an effective\, immediate\, and economical next step. \nAbout the film: Someone Lives Here is a modern-day David and Goliath story\, set against the backdrop of North America’s housing crisis. Carpenter Khaleel Seivwright builds small\, life-saving shelters for unhoused people living outside in Toronto during the winter of the pandemic. His actions attract international attention\, but also staunch opposition from city officials. \nNo registration required. All are welcome! \nHosted in partnership with The Community Housing Transformation Centre.
URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/someone-lives-here-film-screening-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Halifax Central Library\, 5440 Spring Garden Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3J 1E9\, Canada
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