Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute
Research in Caledonia (Queens)

Over the summer 10 geocaches with information on different research projects ongoing at MTRI have been placed in the surrounding region. The purpose of this award is to encourage and build youth capacity for conservation in southwestern Nova Scotia. Keep your eyes peeled for event information here on the website and on our Facebook page as dates are set! Bursary Clapp Conservation AwardThe Clapp Conservation Award honours the remarkable efforts of Diane and Harold Clapp, founding members and longtime volunteers who have led by example in building MTRI. The annual BBQ on June 12th was the kick off to these events. Each geocache is located at a site where research is being done! So far 7 of the 10 geocaches have been placed and listed on geocaching.com while the other 3 are expected to be in place by the end of September! To celebrate MTRIs 10th anniversary 10 events will be hosted by MTRI between June and December 2014. MTRI is a nonprofit cooperative with a mandate to promote sustainable use of natural resources and biodiversity conservation in the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve and beyond through research, education, and the operation of a field station.