our workshops

The Harbourville Restoration Society has organized a special program called Wild Connections - a series of talks, guided walks and workshops on North Mountain’s natural environment. Topics include bird watching, butterfly gardening, tree planting, the natural history of the Bay of Fundy and animal behaviour – just to name a few! A highlight will be the “Food Ways” section which will combine traditional cooking habits (Mi’kmaq fish smoking, canning) with nouveau cuisine (foraging and cooking wild plants).

There will be over 16 sessions, all of which are free.  Every presentation begins or takes place at the Harbourville Hall on Sunday afternoons.

The Wild Connections program has several goals. The first is to develop local knowledge and appreciation of our natural environment – its rocks, lands, water, plants and creatures. A second goal is to honour past traditions and to explore new ones, particularly food customs. A third goal is to explore new ways that we can interact with the North Mountain environment and enjoy doing it. And, most importantly, we are eager to restore old practices and develop new ones to increase our care for and protection of this world, working with its resources in sustainable and respectful ways.

The sessions are open to everyone, but space is limited. So please register in advance. There are several ways to do this:

• Online by completing the registration form here

• Telephone: (902) 538 – 7098

• Email: hrs@harbourville.ca