Each year, the NSIS arranges a few excursions for its members and guests. These outings have elements of scientific interest, and they are opportunities to share experiences and socialize. They are led either by member volunteers or by subject-matter experts.

We have done 18 excursions between 2016 and 2024, with a break from 2020-2022 due to Covid.

• Natural History of McNab’s Island  
• Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens (1^st time)
• The Science and Art of Making Beer (at the Garrison Brewery)
• Burke-Gaffney Observatory
• Joggins Fossil Cliffs
• Shubenacadie Canal
• Bedford Institute of Oceanography
• Dalhousie Planetarium 
• Habits and Habitats of NS Birds (in association with the NS Birding Society)
• Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens (2^nd time)
• Otter Ponds Demonstration Forest
• The Science and Art of Making Beer (at the 2 Crows Brewing Company)
• Fundy Geological Museum, Ottawa House, and the Tidal Power Exhibit.  
• Discovery Centre (including “behind the scenes”)
• Purcell’s Cove Backlands (in association with Halifax Field Naturalists)
• Halifax Citadel Drumlin Geological Walk
• Petroglyphs and Guided Nature Walk in Kejimkujik National Park
• Scatarie Island Wilderness Area

We are planning at least one excursion for 2024:

• Historical Nova Scotia Gold Mining and Remediation Efforts

And we are also considering several others:

• Waterfalls of Nova Scotia (various sites)
• Cape Split Nature Hike (Scots Bay)
• Nova Scotia Museum of Industry (New Glasgow)
• Shubenacadie Wildlife Park (Shubenacadie)
• Kejimkujik Petroglyphs & Nature Walk (repeat)
• Scatarie Island (repeat)

We welcome additional suggestions!