Discover the Baille Ard Trails

Parents, caregivers and children from Cape Breton’s Family Place Resource  Centre have been participating in a weekly program to learn about and enjoy the Baille Ard trails.  This program encourages families to enjoy being active while taking steps against “nature deficit disorder”. Discover the Baille Ard Trails ran from July – October 2015, this is our second year at […]

Removal of Angelica From the Baille Ard Nature Trails

If you are interested in helping to remove  the invasive plant angelica from the Baille Ard Nature Trails use our contact link to join the effort.

Trails Day for Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing

The Baille Ard Recreation Association is hosting a Trails Day Fundraiser for the Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians Saturday morning, September 19 at the Baille Ard Nature Trails. sounds of nature flyer  

Floating Vegetable Lipids

Rotating Dome Watch the video of a “rotating dome” of bubbles taken Thursday morning, August 20, 2015.  These bubbles are not a sign of pollution.  Click on the following link for an explanation. Explanation of floating bubbles on the surface of the Washbrook        

Plantain, (genus Plantago)

Plantain Plantain is a common weed that originated in Europe but has naturalized throughout the U.S. Common plantain (Plantago major) has rounded leaves, while Lance leaf plantain (Plantago lanceolata) has elongated lance-shaped leaves. Plantain has a vast history of medicinal use and has long been considered an important herb. Emerging in early spring, it may […]