HRM Parent Blog

1. The Museum of Natural History is welcoming some of the world's most exotic animals with the exhibit Life Under the Canopy - Animals of the Rainforest . Organized by Little Ray's Reptile Zoo, the exhibit will make its national touring debut in Halifax with 10 live animal habitats displaying a variety of animals that live in the rainforest including tarantulas, snakes, tortoises, amphibians and common marmoset monkeys, one of the world's smallest primates. 2. In the mood for a little road trip? Hundreds of Bald Eagles come to the Sheffield Mills area of the valley each year, and their community hosts this event to share these spectacular birds with anyone who is interested. Take a drive down and check out Eagle Watch! 3. Happy Chinese New Year!! There are two celebrations of the Chinese New Year this weekend; the first is the New Year's celebration at the Seaport Market on Sunday and the other is the Families with Children from China Nova Scotia Chinese New Years Celebration , also on Sunday! 4. Are you pregnant and exploring the idea of breastfeeding your baby? Robyn Berman invites you to join her on Sunday for an informative and interactive presentation on breastfeeding called Breastfeeding 101! 5. Hey, it’s winter! What an awesome time to get together as a community and celebrate all the fun winter brings. So head to the oval on Saturday for the Carnival on Ice . It will be packed full of free family fun with skating, face painting, live urban art, mascots, and cookies and hot chocolate for all. Bring your family and your energy, they’ll supply the rest!