Ferro & Tide Outdoors

Nature is right outside your front door.

Every Sunday this month, we are partnering with Musquodoboit Harbour Farmers Market for “Nature Next Door”. Kids of all ages can drop-in for hands-on outdoor discoveries and skills.

Today we were tying knots, putting up tarps, and building mini shelters. Next week, we will be in navigation mode with maps, compasses, and a mini market challenge.

Parents/caregivers: this is for you too! Join your kids and youth at our booth, or pay-what-you-can for childcare while you shop the market. All proceeds will be donated to the market’s Nourishing Families program.

Because the Shore belongs in nature too.

Rain in the forecast? Perfect.

Nature Next Door kicks off THIS SUNDAY at the Musquodoboit Harbour Farmers Market!

This week, we’re embracing the wet weather with some hands-on outdoor skills: kids can learn a few useful knots, experiment with tarps, and discover how to build a cozy shelter from the rain.

Drop in anytime between 10am–2pm. Kids explore and learn while you shop!

No registration required. Pay what you can - cash, card, e-transfer, market bucks.

See you at the Market - rain or shine!

Join Thunder tomorrow at Clam Harbour beach for the Rainbow Ramble with Eastern Shore Pride - Nova Scotia! It looks like the perfect day for a coastal hike with rad people and maybe an ocean dip at the end?

Event info: https://www.easternshorepride.ca/events/rainbow-ramble

Please register beforehand: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=e3-WqLGI5U-ZPnHzhAv1Qsp69bi5xkxPn87Ll7C8p5VUQksxTFBYWUFNSzM2N0tINEIwMU1TWExCTyQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

Make sure to come out to our Hike on August 22nd so you can get your limited edition 2026 Eastern Shore Pride patch!!

I'm still trying to figure out where I'm gonna put mine! Overalls or hat?!?

🏳️‍🌈Rainbow Ramble
🗓️August 22nd
🕑1:30pm
📍Clam Harbour Beach Trail

Healing doesn't always happen in an office. Sometimes it begins on the water.

We're proud to share this incredible, fully funded 4 day kayak adventure therapy program from our friends at and Free Range Consulting. If you know a male-identified person (18-30) dealing with addictions, please take a look and help spread the word. We know the team behind this program and can't recommend them highly enough.

Camp is in full swing, and we're having an incredible time! 🌊🦀

From exploring the shoreline to discovering fascinating marine life, our campers have been asking questions, making discoveries, connecting with the land, and getting their hands dirty in the best way possible.

There's still time to join us for Week 3: Explorers!

Perfect for curious kids ages 5–12, this week is all about becoming beach detectives. Campers will:
🦀 Explore tide pools and discover the creatures that call them home.
🔎 Learn how to identify species using observation and field guides.
🌿 Investigate different coastal habitats like kelp forests, eelgrass beds, and rocky shores.
🪨 Discover the unique geology of the Eastern Shore.
🎨 Create their own intertidal organism and species ID cards while building observation and critical thinking skills they'll use long after camp.

Every day is filled with hands-on STEAM learning, outdoor adventure, and plenty of opportunities to ask, "Why does this live here?"

Don't miss out on the adventure! Register now: bit.ly/esodcftsummer

Sliding scale pricing and transportation included.

Our very own Fin in action!

Adaptability for every participant.

Adaptability is at the core of strong outdoor leadership; the ability to respond when conditions, people, or plans change. The best outdoor leaders adapt not just to the environment, but to the people they lead.

In our recent Present to Protect feature, we asked one of our seasoned pro instructors, Edward “Fin” Finigan Co-founder of Ferro & Tide Outdoors in Nova Scotia, to share how he incorporates adaptability into his Field Leader (Hiking) courses. He reflected on lessons learned from a recent course that included some communication challenges.

Read the feature to find out what he had to say.

The link is in our bio. 🌊

🌊 Yesterday, we kicked off Wild Islands Seaside Discovery, and what an incredible first day it was!
The day was filled with curiosity, exploration, laughter, and meaningful connections as our young ocean stewards immersed themselves in hands-on learning about the marine environment. From discovering coastal ecosystems to working together and asking thoughtful questions, campers embraced every opportunity to learn through experience.
At Wild Islands Seaside Discovery, we believe stewardship begins with connection. By exploring the ocean with curiosity and respect, our youth are developing the knowledge, confidence, and sense of responsibility to care for the waters that connect us all.
A heartfelt thank you to our campers, families, and our wonderful partner Eastern Shore Ocean Discovery Centre for making our first day such a memorable success. We're excited to continue this journey of exploration and discovery throughout the week.
Here's to many more moments of learning, adventure, and ocean stewardship! 💙🌊

This weekend, another part of Ferro & Tide comes to life. 👽🏳️‍🌈⛺

Thunder is honoured to be supporting Petite Q***r Pride (PQP) ALIENATION After Dark event, helping bring together the behind-the-scenes pieces that make a community event possible.

From site planning and accessibility to power, camping, logistics, safety, and risk management, much of this work happens long before the first guest arrives.

At Ferro & Tide, we love creating our own outdoor programs, but we're just as passionate about partnering with organizations and communities to help bring their visions to life. We believe that thoughtful planning, strong safety systems, and caring logistics create the conditions for belonging, making outdoor spaces more welcoming, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone.

PQP is doing something really special on the South Shore, and we're grateful to play a small part in supporting a joyful, weird, creative, and community-led gathering. Find out more here: https://petitequeerpride.fun/

If your organization is planning an outdoor event, retreat, or community program and could use support with outdoor leadership and risk management, we'd love to connect.

We were so lucky to spend the day on the water last week with our community at the Musquodoboit River Social Paddle, organized by the Musquodoboit Valley Communities Association and the Elderbank Recreation Club, with logistics and rentals provided by Musquodoboit Valley Outfitters .

The day started with a delicious breakfast at Elderbank Provincial Park before we launched, and wrapped up at Dave's Landing with some fantastic BBQ sausage to celebrate the journey.

The weather kept us guessing, with passing showers and the occasional rumble of thunder in the distance, but for the most part we were treated to sunshine, calm waters, and the peaceful beauty of the Musquodoboit River as it made its way toward the sea.
With more than 60 people paddling everything from kayaks and canoes to paddleboards, it was wonderful to share not only the river, but plenty of conversations, laughs, and new memories along the way.

A huge thank you to everyone who organized this incredible community event and gave us the opportunity to be a part of it. If you've been thinking about joining a paddle like this, be sure to keep an eye on Musquodoboit Valley Outfitters—I heard whispers there may be another one before summer comes to an end, and you won't want to miss it!