You are warmly invited to an online presentation on Thursday, May 1st at 7:00pm to learn about the unique and important Sandy Lake Park, a vital green space at the head of the Bedford Basin and in urgent need of protection from proposed development.
Located in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Sandy Lake is a richly biodiverse area that includes old-growth forest, provides habitat for 15 rare and endangered species, with waters that support the endangered Atlantic Salmon. Despite its ecological importance, the area is under threat from development that would fragment this sensitive landscape. The presentation will explore what’s at stake and highlight the work being done by the Sandy Lake-Sackville River Regional Park Coalition, the Ecology Action Centre, and Our HRM Alliance to protect this special place.
This conversation speaks directly to the Diocesan Environment Network’s mission to care for creation and uphold environmental justice, as protecting Sandy Lake is not only about conserving biodiversity but also about fostering a healthy, equitable relationship with the land and future generations.
The evening’s speaker will be Jillian Ramsay, Sustainable Cities Coordinator at the Ecology Action Centre. Jill leads urban nature programming and policy advocacy across the HRM, with a focus on protecting green spaces and promoting sustainable development.
If you wish to join in this important conversation please email The Rev’d Lorraine Otto at lorraineotto@hotmail.com before April 29, 2025