Category: Environment
BNT Nature Walk Postponed Due To Weather
Thee Children’s Nature Walk originally scheduled for tomorrow [Feb 16] has been postponed until March 30 due to forecasted inclement weather. A Bermuda National Trust spokesperson said, “It comes with great disappointment that we will have to postpone the Children’s Nature Walk organized for tomorrow to the 30th of March. “The weather... Read more of this article
Free ‘Before The Flood’ Film Screening On Friday
The Peace and Social Justice Committee of the Roman Catholic Church is inviting the public to attend the screening of the award winning documentary Before the Flood on Friday [Feb 17], taking place at 7.00pm at St. Theresa’s Church Hall. This is the second film in the series on Environmental Justice, and admission is free. A spokeperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Olympian, Lionfish Expert & BIOS Supervisor
Those who have spent time around the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo [BAMZ], participated in the annual Groundswell Lionfish Tournament, or remember the Blue Halo initiative, have likely heard of Chris Flook. Known as “Flookie,” he was born and raised in Bermuda and has spent his life working to bring Bermuda’s marine environment to the forefront,... Read more of this article
Greenrock To Host ‘Living Green Expo’ In March
As part of the Earth Hour Campaign in Bermuda, Greenrock will be hosting a Living Green Expo at City Hall on Saturday, March 25th from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm. This event has been designed to connect local businesses in the green economy by providing them with a framework that encourages collaboration, sharing ideas, creating opportunities, and providing... Read more of this article
BNT To Host Series Of Events In February
The Bermuda National Trust is gearing up for a busy February with a series of events taking place in the next three weeks. On Thursday, February 16th, the Trust hosts the annual Children’s Nature Walk at Spittal Pond. Sponsored by Arch Capital Holdings Ltd, more than 400 students are expected to join the walk, in which young children are guided around... Read more of this article
Arch To Sponsor BNT Children’s Nature Walk
The Bermuda National Trust announced that Arch Capital Group has agreed to sponsor the Bermuda National Trust’s Children’s Nature Walk at Spittal Pond for the next three years. Arch’s decided to support the annual event, which takes place during the February mid-term break on Thursday, February 16th, 2016 from 9.30am to 12 noon after hearing... Read more of this article
BZS Lecture: “Longtails: Where Do They Go?”
The latest installment in the Bermuda Zoological Society lecture series will see a talk presented by Miguel Mejias on the topic of “Longtails, where do they go and what are they doing at the end of their Breeding Season.” The lecture will take place on Thursday, February 16 at 7pm, with doors opening at 6.30pm. The event is free and open to the... Read more of this article
Monitoring Our Marine Exclusive Economic Zone
“In a world where some 90 percent of fish stocks are either fully or over exploited, it is our responsibility to manage the resources under our care sustainably and to establish to what extent our resources are under threat from outside fishing fleets,” Environment Minister Cole Simons said in the House of Assembly today. Minister Simons... Read more of this article
BNT Launches Earth Day Student Video Contest
The Bermuda National Trust is launching this year’s Earth Day Student Video Competition, saying they “encourage our youth to put modern technologies into play as they create environmental videos expressing their concerns for today and their vision for tomorrow.” The BNT said, “The Bermuda National Trust looks forward to celebrating... Read more of this article
BUEI Talks To Host “Birds & People In Bermuda”
The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] and Bermuda Audubon Society will present a talk entitled “Birds & People in Bermuda” by Andrew Dobson. The event will take place on Thursday, February 9, beginning at 7.30pm. The event poster says, “Andrew Dobson has been a teacher at Warwick Academy, Bermuda for over 27 years, but a keen... Read more of this article
BNT Lose Appeal On Walsingham Reserve Gates
The Walsingham Trust and the Bermuda National Trust have lost their joint appeal against the Development Applications Board’s decision to allow the erection of gates at either end of the right of way to the Walsingham Reserve, the BNT said. Bermuda National Trust Executive Director Bill Zuill said, “The Walsingham Trust and the Bermuda National... Read more of this article
Survey On Bermudians’ Experiences Of Crows
Psychologist Paul Hackett, a researcher who has spent time in Bermuda and has become interested in the island’s bird life, is working alongside Jessica Schwarzenbach to conduct a study on crows in Bermuda. Mr. Hackett has developed a survey on his website where any Bermudian who has a tale to share about crows on the island can post their story. Mr.... Read more of this article
