Chaswood Educational Woodlot and Booking Information

The Chaswood Educational Woodlot is an extension of the facilities at Natural

Resource Education Centre of the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. Facilities at the woodlot are generally available for activities and groups looking for a “rustic” backwoods experience. Here is what is available on the woodlot:

General information:

There is no onsite telephone or electricity. However, cellular phones do work at this site near the lodge. Here are a few important telephone numbers:

Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital	(902) 384-2220
Musquodoboit Volunteer Fire Department	(902) 384-2072
Non-emergency	1-866-443-6344
Emergency	911

Please use the designated fire place for outside fires. Fires are not permitted if there is a fire ban in effect .
Any injury to persons and/or damage to the facility/property is the responsibility of the User. We ask that you contact DNR Staff at the NREC if any such circumstance should occur.
If you need to mark trees, please use ribbon or flagging tape, and ensure it is removed before you leave. No tree or branch cutting is permitted.
This facility is not intended for use for minors without adult supervision. Preference will be given to groups with the intention of offering environmental education.
During the winter, NREC staff will have the road plowed prior to your arrival. However, if there is a storm on Friday night or anytime during your stay, we will not be able to have it plowed. Therefore, plan accordingly and leave cars down at the parking area near the gate if necessary. It is also a good idea to have a shovel(s) with you.