FITZPATRICK MOUNTAIN – Three environmentally focused groups are banding together for a joint annual general meeting.
The Atlantic Chapter of the Sierra Club of Canada along with the Pictou County Watershed Coalition and the Nova Scotia Environmental Network (NSEN) will get together Sept. 10 to 12 at Stonehame Chalets.
A press release from the watershed coalition said the groups are holding their meeting there to bring attention to environmental issues in the county, including Boat Harbour, the Trenton generating station and the Friends of Redtail project.
The meetings – concerning water, energy and forestry – are open to all participants.
Highlights of the weekend include speakers discussing various issues, including Boat Harbour on Friday evening.
Saturday is a full day of activities including a 'Toxic Tour of Boat Harbour and Trenton Power' followed by a barbecue at Pictou Landing First Nations. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Daniel Paul author of 'We Were Not the Savages.' He will speak on the history and struggle of Boat Harbour and the Pictou Landing First Nations. Also included among the day's many events is a panel discussion on sustainable forestry.
Everyone is welcome to attend and reduced advanced registration fee is offered. Assistance is available for anyone who would like to attend.
More details can be found at the NSEN website.
