2026 Clapp Award
The environmental field is deeply rewarding—but it can also be financially challenging. That’s why MTRI is offering the 2026 Clapp Conservation Award, a $1000 scholarship to support the next generation of conservationists.
The Clapp Conservation award honours long time volunteers and founding members Harold and Diane Clapp who give generously of their time and knowledge to advance MTRI's mission to promote, conserve and sustain biodiversity in Kespukwitk (Southwest Nova Scotia).
Who Can Apply?
*Students continuing post-secondary education in 2026
*Studying at any post-secondary institution
*Pursuing a career related to nature conservation
*Must live, work or attend school in one of the 7 western counties of Nova Scotia:
Yarmouth, Shelburne, Digby, Queens, Annapolis, Lunenburg, or Kings
To Apply:
1. Complete and submit this Microsoft Form.
2. Please prepare an answer to the following two questions and Email a pdf or word file with your responses to info@merseytobeatic.ca
- How is your passion for the environment reflected in your life?
- How do you expect that you will contribute to nature conservation as your future progresses?
3. Choose two references and have them complete and submit this Microsoft Form.
Deadline: Midnight, Tuesday, July 7
For more information: info@merseytobeatic.ca
Best of luck to all applicants!
Monarch March
Soon, the Monarch butterflies will begin to emerge from their winter sleep in Mexico, getting ready to begin the journey north to lay their eggs. As the subsequent generations make their way to the northern region and finally reach us in Nova Scotia. The generation that hatches here will fly all the way to Mexico, a 5,000km flight, to reach the special forests to spend the winter.
MTRI is asking everyone to celebrate the massive flight and to raise awareness for this Endangered butterfly by marching during the month of March. Our goal is to collectively walk, jog, or run 5,000km for this amazing insect. Submission forms will open on March 1st, 2026!
Bientôt, les papillons monarques commenceront à sortir de leur sommeil hivernal au Mexique, se préparant à entamer leur voyage vers le nord pour pondre leurs œufs. Alors que les générations suivantes se dirigent vers la région du Nord et finissent par nous rejoindre en Nouvelle-Écosse. La génération qui naît ici s'envolera jusqu'au Mexique, un vol de 5 000 km, pour atteindre les forêts spéciales pour y passer l'hiver.
MTRI demande à tout le monde de célébrer ce vol massif et de sensibiliser la population à ce papillon en voie de disparition en marchant au cours du mois de mars. Notre objectif est de marcher, courir ou courir collectivement 5 000 km pour cet insecte étonnant. Les formulaires de candidature ouvriront le 1er mars 2026!
Workshops
Throughout the year we host a series on a variety of topics, including Non-Timber Forest Products, Medicinal Plants, Soils, Edible Mushrooms, Woodlot Demos, and Photography to name a few
Visit @merseytobeatic on Facebook and Instagram to see what you can learn at MTRI this year!