Jean Boulva first accompanied Ian McLaren to Sable Island in May 1968. In 1970, under Ian’s guidance, Jean began Ph.D. research on the status of the Harbour Seal in Atlantic Canada. He established his quarters at East Light, and occasionally shared the old lightkeepers house with other researchers. They all contributed to Ian’s major research project on the Ipswich Sparrow led by his Ph.D. student Wayne Stobo.
Presented by the Sable Island Institute (SII). An evening at Saint Mary’s – speakers, Q & A, followed by a reception (refreshments and conversation). All are welcome. Admission is free.
Announcing the winners! Thanks to everyone who submitted stories and essays, and to the team and supporters who made it a success. Watch for the next contest in January 2024!
By Sophie Uhlarik As our small aircraft descended, my spirits did nothing but rise. My face hovered centimeters from the window, my rapid breathing fogged
By Margaret The night was velvety and humid. You could feel the coming storm in your bones. Jem Legacy had always wanted to sail but
By Brooke Morrison This is what I imagine arriving on Sable Island would be like and what Zoe Lucas could show me if I spent
By Kyla “JENNIFER!”. My stepmom was a very loud woman. Although she was petite you could practically hear her from one end of Sable to
A Sable Island Institute fundraising raffle for seats on a helicopter day-trip to Sable Island in early October 2023.
As we walked the network of horse trails… I was captivated by beetles, spiders, and the tiny sweat bee – newly recognizing the critical role that all of these creatures play in the island’s ecosystem.
5th Annual Writing Contest. Prizes for stories about Sable Island! If you live in Nova Scotia, are 10 – 13 or 14 – 17, and are interested in the island, you could be a winner! Entries due April 14, 2023.
