OPEN INVITATION - Poster Presentation Session
Come check out the PUBLIC POSTER PRESENTATION SESSION at our Biodiversity Conservation Showcase and learn about the conservation work being done in our community!
Admittance is free, and all are welcome! On top of poster presentations, you can expect:
Booths from local conservation organisations!
... and FREE SNACKS!
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Location: In the gymnasium of NSCC’s Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)
Call for Silent Auction Donations
Please contribute to the Conference’s Exciting Fundraising opportunity!
This Auction has become a tradition!
All proceeds from the auction will go towards funding student awards and the support of MTRI's species at risk and ecosystem programs!
Donations will be accepted to be bid on throughout the day, with bidding closing at 5 PM.
We will graciously accept donations of clothing, equipment, crafts, baked goods, merchandise, gift certificates, or services.
For more information, contact Showcase2025@merseytobeatic.ca with subject “Silent Auction.”
Thank you for your support!
Places to Go
PLACES TO EAT
List of restaurants in the area.
PLACES TO STAY
- Edelweiss Inn (+restaurant, 4.9 stars)
- Carleton Inn and Cottages (4.8 stars)
- Burnbrae Farm & Paradise Inn (4.8 stars)
- Broken Wheel B&B (4.6 stars)
- Hampton Mountain Chalets (5 stars)
- Annapolis Royal Inn & Suites (+breakfast, 4.2 stars)
- Aurora Inn (4.1 stars)
- Middleton Motel (4.1 stars)
CLOSEST HOSPITALS
- Soldier's Memorial Hospital (12 km), 462 Main St, Middleton, NS B0S 1P0
- Valley Regional Hospital (65 km), 150 Exhibition St, Kentville, NS B4N 5E3
- Digby General Hospital (70 km), 75 Warwick St, Digby, NS B0V 1A0
Call for Presentations
We invite presentations on conservation topics relevant to environmental stewardship, community engagement, and the research, monitoring or management of Species at Risk and ecosystems in Kespukwitk/Southwest Nova Scotia. We encourage participation from members of the Kespukwitk Conservation Collaborative, academic researchers, students, young scientists, citizen scientists, and other individuals and organizations working on related conservation projects across Atlantic Canada. Those interested in presenting an Oral Paper (15-minute talk) or a Poster (printed, maximum 4 x 4 ft), must submit an abstract of their presentation by October 30. Submitters will be notified about a space on the program in early November. Accepted abstracts will be posted on the conference website.
Cash awards ($100 and $50) will be presented to the top student oral and poster presentations!
For more information, view the Call For Presentations Abstract Submission Guidelines and Instructions to Presenters
Deadline: October 30
Call for Registration
Oral presentations will run from 9am to 4pm, with lunch, snacks, and refreshments provided between sessions. A poster session open to the public will take place after the presentation sessions conclude, from 4pm until 6pm.
Registration is open until November 14, or until there are no more spots available.
To register, please visit: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/mersey-tobeatic-research-institute-co-operative-limited/events/2025-mtri-annual-fall-gathering
Deadline: November 14