Helping our unhoused neighbours in HRM: Link to GoFundMe:
Matt and Steve's Journey to Help the Unhoused
Thanks for your help!
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November 17th 2023:
Last night WCNS was invited to MEC Halifax to give a talk on Winter Camping in Nova Scotia. There was a great turn out of people and we covered topics such as Basic Principles, How to pack a bag/ important gear, and Safety tips. It was our first community out reach event and we are so excited to participate in more.
Below are a few photos from the event
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COLOUR CHART FOR WCNS SWEATERS
COLOUR CHART FOR WCNS TOQUES
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GROUP TRIP 3 at Gateway Campground in Caledonia NS
Brittany (left) and Danielle (right)
Camp set up along the Medway River
*photo courtesy of Kerrianne Chislett
"When walking up new to a group campfire already well established with everyone knowing each other, it can go one of two ways. It could be awkward AF, where I just mosey on up and insert myself in somewhere and just stand there feeling uncomfortable because no one acknowledges me even being there, or, I could walk up to it, Brittany notices right away, and with a big smile says Hey Kerianne, let me introduce you to everyone! It’s no wonder she’s an amazing leader and founder of this group, because she does an exceptional job of making everyone feel welcome and included! I’m so glad my first experience included the latter of the two situations i mentioned above! Not to mention her coming around to see how you’re doing setting up when you first get there. And then of course there’s all the rest of you awesome folks! I met Lloyd and Darren early on and was very thankful for their tips they gave me with my tent/tarps. Tanya and Kristy and Carolyn were all so great and I really enjoyed conversing with them. And I super loved how Danielle took me to show me her set up, she also made me feel so included and welcome. I can’t say enough about this group!!! Mercury and her husband were so sweet. Robert’s hot tent was the coolest thing I ever saw and is something I now want to work towards getting. And Patrick! Omg I’ve been taking about him non stop since I got home. He is the most thoughtful and generous person I think I’ve ever met in my life. So so sweet! I’m sure I’m forgetting some people, but long story short I had the best time away and I can’t wait for many many MANY more adventures with you all 
" -Kerrianne
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GROUP TRIP 2 at Bear Falls in Caledonia, NS
Group site.
Tent set up. The ground was covered in snow in the morning, the afternoon sun quickly changed that.
Bear Falls.
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GROUP TRIP 1 at Norse Cove Campground in Tangier, NS
The whole group at the very first WCNS group trip at Norse Cove, in Tangier N.S. February 2021
Dinner over the fire.
Tent set up on the platform.