'Enviro-Sessions' to be Held Across Province

The Nova Scotia Department of the Environment is partnering with the federal government and private and not-for-profit organizations to host a series of information sessions to promote environmental funding programs.

The "enviro-sessions" begin next week and are scheduled for communities across Nova Scotia until early November.

"Local communities and organizations have a better idea of the kinds of initiatives that are needed or desired in their area," said Environment Minister Ron Russell. "These sessions offer information on the funding and assistance options available to community organizations to help them carry out some of these projects."

Presentations will feature the Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps, the Go for Green Fund, Community Animation Program Atlantic, EcoAction 2000, the Nova Scotia Power Waterworks Program and the Friends of the Environment Foundation.

Sessions will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at:

GLACE BAY - Tuesday, Sept. 28, United Church Hall, 3234 Commercial St.

CHETICAMP - Wednesday, Sept. 29, Acadian Centre

PARRSBORO - Tuesday, Oct. 12, Fundy Geological Museum, 6 Two Island Rd.

AMHERST - Wednesday, Oct. 13, Ed Fullerton Municipal Building, 1395 Blair Lake Rd.

PORT HAWKESBURY - Tuesday, Oct. 19, Strait Area Campus, Room 18, 400 Reeves St.

SHERBROOKE - Wednesday, Oct. 20, Municipal Office, council chambers, 16 Main St.

DARTMOUTH - Thursday, Oct. 21, Black Cultural Centre, 1149 Main St.

HEAD OF CHEZZETCOOK - Monday, Oct. 25, Head of Chezzetcook fire hall, 5543 Highway 7

YARMOUTH - Tuesday, Oct. 26, Yarmouth Library, 405 Main St.

LIVERPOOL - Wednesday, Oct. 27, Lions Hall, 127 Gorham St.

DIGBY - Tuesday, Nov. 2, Municipal Building, council chambers, 12548 Highway 217

NEW MINAS - Wednesday, Nov. 3, Evangeline Middle School, 9387 Commercial St.

Refreshments will be served; those attending are asked to bring their own mugs.