Johnson’s Mills Nature Walk

Join CPAWS New Brunswick and the Nature Conservancy of Canada at Johnsons Mills Shorebird Reserve for a nature walk to explore the land and seascape of the Chignecto Isthmus located beside the beautiful Bay of Fundy!

• Date: Tuesday, August 12 (Rain date: Wed., August 13)
• Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Location: Meet at Johnson’s Mills Interpretation Center parking lot (Full directions included below)

Register for the guided walk here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nature-walk-at-johnsons-mills-tickets-1438955387299

Explore the Shorebird Reserve and learn more about the wildlife that depend on this important area! CPAWS NB and Nature Conservancy of Canada staff will share insights into work that is being done to protect important habitats connecting from the headwaters to deep waters in the area. We will also discuss how you can get involved in helping the natural areas that matter most to you!

• Free, family friendly event, ALL ages are welcome;
• Nature walk will take place on a trail and along pebble/rocky beach;
• This will be a slow-paced walk, perfect for all outdoor experience levels;
• Please note: there is no potable water or washroom facilities on site, except for a composting toilet located near the interpretive center.

Please bring along with you:

• At least 2 liters of water (please bring one water bottle to carry with you, and one to leave in your car).
• A hat and sunscreen.
• Sturdy shoes for walking along the trail and on the beach.
• Optional: Binoculars and camera.

Every summer thousands of shorebirds migrate through the Bay of Fundy and a perfect place to see them is the mudflats and beaches of Johnsons Mills Shorebird Reserve! This internationally recognized shorebird preserve provides habitat for lots of wildlife, so come join us while we discuss the wonders of the Chignecto Isthmus and the Bay of Fundy!

Directions:

From Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island: Trans-Canada Highway – Bridge St., Sackville, NB. Exit #506 Route 106 W for 16 km to Dorchester Route 935, 8 km to Centre.

From New Brunswick: Trans-Canada Highway – East Memramcook, NB. Exit #488 follow Route 106 E for 15 km to Dorchester Route 935, 8 km to Centre.