We are excited to announce that the Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Society and Museum has been selected as one of four panelists to speak at The Documentary Heritage Communities Program in Ottawa. Collections Manager, Heather Adams, will represent the museum, presenting on the Rosemary Eaton digitization project. This seminar will also be webcast, and can be accessed here. Read More →
We have an exciting new seasonal position available through the Young Canada Works program, beginning as soon as possible. The Exhibits Preparator must be enrolled in a full-time program, and will help to assist in the development and assessment of exhibitions at the farm. See our job opportunities page for more details on this position. Applications may be sent to the following e-mail: director@coleharbourfarmmuseum.ca Read More →
“Feed the Farm” is back; our annual crowdsourcing campaign to help us to maintain our farm animal program. Now in its 4th year, this campaign goes a long way toward covering our animal program costs; feed, transport, bedding, housing and other essential care. The Farm believes in the value of keeping farm animals in the public eye; for education, interpretation and enjoyment. We also believe in the importance of spreading awareness of these animals’ natural behaviours and personalities. This is made possible be ensuring access to adequate space and fresh air, play and stimulation, comfortable quarters, optimum nutrition and the company of their own kind. Funds raised through this program enable us to continue to build this awareness. All proceeds directly support our animal program and invest in its betterment. Click here to visit our Read More →
Our pop-up farmers market returns for the 2018 season, beginning Wednesday, May 30. Market hours are 3 to 6pm each Wednesday. Market vendors will include Shani’s Farm of Windsor, Skeldale Farm of West Lawrenctown, and Snails Pace Gardens of Musquodoboit, plus the Farm Museum’s own table with seasonal produce and tearoom baking. The Farm Museum will also be open late and the Rose and Kettle Tearoom will be offering a Wednesday evening dinner special. Read More →
We’re Hiring! The Farm Museum is fortunate to once again offer a variety of exciting summer work placement opportunities for full time students. In partnership with Canadian Heritage (through the Young Canada Works in Heritage Program), Employment and Social Development Canada (through the Canada Summer Jobs Program) and the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education, our work experiences support the fields of museum studies, horticulture and environment, education and programing, tourism, and recreation. For a full list of opportunities: Summer Employment Opportunities Read More →
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Environmental Careers Organization of Canada. With ECO Canada’s support, we have created a unique opportunity for the Farm Museum, an internship in Environmental Programming. This position will help us to provide much of the programming and resources which the community wants from us (as shared at our 2016 community engagement gathering). We welcomed our new intern in March and look forward to sharing news of her work in the coming months. Read More →