Helping Nature Heal

Rosmarie Bradley's favourite Educational Links

2 Countries, 1 Forest is dedicated to using landscape conservation to protect and maintain the Northern Appalachian/Acadian ecoregion, which includes 33-million hectares and forests spanning the eastern edge of North America.

Bayview Community School promotes a life of learning developing responsible, caring, well-rounded individuals with strong academic skills, life strategies, and social consciousness.

Biodynamics Farming & Gardening Association A non-profit organization formed in the U.S. in 1938 to foster, guide, and safeguard the Biodynamic method of agriculture. Biodynamics is a science of life-forces, a recognition of the basic principles at work in nature, and an approach to agriculture which takes these principles into account to bring about balance and healing.

Biohabitats' mission: "Restore The Earth And Inspire Ecological Stewardship."

Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association Promoting the use and awareness of horticulture as a therapeutic modality

Canadian Wildlife Federation Supporting wildlife all year-long, they'll show you how.

Clean Annapolis River Project (CARP) A charitable, community-based, non-governmental organization incorporated in 1990 to work with the community and organizations to promote awareness about, and to foster the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of the marine and freshwater ecosystems of the Annapolis River Watershed.

Composting Hot tips for composting

Conserve Nova Scotia dedicated to helping all Nova Scotians learn how to use energy more efficiently.

David Suzuki Solve global warming - Protecting human health - Conserving our oceans - Promoting global conservtion - Building a sustainable economy

Ducks Unlimited Their vision is to have enough wetlands to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever.

Ecologic - the Sustainable Lifestyle Show Informative demonstrations, interactive exhibits and family fun. Exhibitors and speakers (including Rosmarie Bradley, Helping Nature Heal) will help you live a more environmentally responsible life. Over 50 companies and organizations will showcase the most current and innovative solutions to climate change.

Ecology Action Centre Since 1971, the EAC is working toward a healthier, more sustainable Nova Scotia.

Evergreen An innovative charity exploring the relationship between nature, culture and community in urban spaces.

Fine Gardening magazines, books, designs, tools, techniques, discussions etc

Food Network Cooking, party ideas, quick & easy, get healthy, tasty travel etc

Food Reference "The duty of a good Cuisinier is to transmit to the next generation everything he has learned and experienced." - Fernand Point, 1941

Gardening Life For resources and info on Gardening and Home Gardening

Gardeners' World This magazine is Rosmarie's Bible!

Go Wild! Redefine your lawn: keep it wild or plant trees, groundcover, native plants, ground covers, woodland gardens, meadow gardens . . .

Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens Since 2002, the Gardens have provided a stimulating and interesting environment for the study and viewing of native flora of the Acadian Forest Region. The unique and beautiful gardens, situated at Acadia University, are a place for quiet walks and contemplation.

Horticulture as therapy The use of plants and the natural world to improve the social, spiritual, physical and emotional well-being of individuals who participate in it.

Land Trust Alliance of British Columbia Land trusts are private non-profit organizations committed to the long-term or permanent protection of our natural or cultural heritage.

Less Toxic Guide from the Enviromental Health Association of Nova Scotia

Mervyn Wilkinson "Old growth" eco-forester.

New York Botanical Garden Founded in 1891, the Garden is home to one of the world's finest collections of plants,

Nova Scotia Environmental Network Founded in 1991 as a registered non-profit organization under the Society Act of Nova Scotia.

Open Space Institute Acre by acre, OSI protects open spaces across the eastern United States creating parks, supporting working forests and farms, protecting natural resources, and preserving historic sites.

Resource Recovery Fund Board Not-for-profit organization administers waste diversion programs, supports businesses who manufacture new products from waste and delivers province-wide education programs.

Rosie Around the World Two-thirds around the globe so far - running - without a back-up vehicle. Rosie Swale-Pope updates her website every weekend. Her remarkable journey is generating funds for the Prostate Cancer Charity, The Siberian Railway Cancer Hospital at Omsk; The Kitezh Community for Orphan Children Orphanage, the hope of the future of European Russia is its children; as well as The Nepal Trust that achieves so much with almost no money, in the Hidden Himalayas.

Second Story Women's Centre Working to enhance women's lives with services and education designed to promote personal growth, community awareness, and social change. We work towards equality and respect within a women-centred environment and support women's right to make their own decisions.

Seeds of Diversity Information about heritage seeds, seed saving, plant diversity, garden history and your own garden heritage.

Sierra Club, Atlantic Division

Society for Ecological Restoration International A non-profit organization, membership in 37 countries.

Soil Foodweb Canada Canadian-owned affiliate in an international network of labs that provide testing and educational services to growers and turf managers. This approach to soil and crop management is highly effective, economic, and environmentally superior to conventional methods.

Store Wars Grocery Store Wars - download movies, meet the puppets, learn the ways of the farm.

Sustainable Maritimes - moderated email list for issues on the environment and sustainability in the Maritimes

Sustainable Ecologics Education Society of Canada is a newly formed Not-For Profit Organization founded in response to a need for education in the field of renewable energy and sustainable building technologies.

TREPA Nova Scotia's Tusket River Environmental Protection Agency

Tri County Women's Centre Community-based organizations dedicated to providing services and programs to all women in Yarmouth, Shelburne and Digby counties

Timber Press Better books for better gardeners.

Weeding A year-round strategy for organic weed control.

Weeding II A year-round strategy for organic weed control.

Windhorse Farm Changing the way we live in an attempt to offer practical alternatives for individuals and rural communities.

Zucchini Bread and Pumpkin Seed Butter We're about values. If you care about health, human rights and protecting the environment, and if you believe individuals have the power to change the world, you're going to love Care2.

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