| Week 41 |
| Monday. 06 October, 2025 | |
| 5:15 pm |
Black Beach Seal Spotting HikeBy ACAP Saint JohnDescription: Join us for a guided hike through black beach for an evening of fun and adventure. We will be walking with the setting sun along the shorelines learning about the area's unique ecosystem. Our hike will conclude at a lookout spot from where you will be peering through our scopes and binoculars to spot seals in their natural habitat and haul out sites. This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a peaceful evening outdoors, take in breathtaking views and experience the marine life in our beloved Bay of Fundy. |
| 7:00 pm |
Towards Resilient Woodlots: Risk Assessment and Mitigation - Webinar #3 – Wind / Pests and DiseasesOnline By New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot OwnersTalk 1: Wind Climate change effects on wind disturbance and strategies to reduce damage and improve forest resilience Speaker: Dr. Anthony R. Taylor, RPF Associate Professor of Forest Ecology and Management Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management University of New Brunswick, Fredericton Research Lab Website: www.unbformanlab.ca Dr. Taylor is an Associate Professor of Forest Ecology and Management at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). He holds a BSc. in Environmental Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a MSc. and PhD. in Forest Ecology from Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. Before joining UNB in 2021, Dr. Taylor worked for ten years as a Federal Research Scientist for Natural Resources Canada, studying the effects of climate change on Canada’s forests. Today, Dr. Taylor operates a large and productive research laboratory at UNB that focuses on ‘Climate-Focused Forest Management‘ — that is how forest management planning may be used to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Talk 2: Pests and Diseases Pests and diseases in the Wabanaki–Acadian forest and strategies to protect forest health Speaker: Sarah Weatherby Negotiator with the Department of Indigenous Affairs Owner of Livewood (Forest Health business) Sarah Weatherby is a formally trained horticulturist and forest technician, with a diploma from the Maritime College of Forest Technology (Ranger School) and a degree from Dalhousie University. She has over 15 years of experience in the natural resources sector, including work with the Department of Natural Resources. For 11 years, Sarah served as an instructor and college administrator at the Ranger School, sharing her expertise with the next generation of forest professionals. She is also the owner of a forest health consulting business specializing in supporting small woodlot owners in sustainable forest management. |
| Wednesday. 08 October, 2025 | |
| 9:30 am |
New Brunswick Federation of Woodlot Owners Annual General MeetingRegistration closes at 11 pm, September 30th.You MUST register to attend the AGM and payment MUST be received before you are considered registered. All are welcome, members and non-members alike.
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| 1:00 pm |
2025 Wəlastəkw | Saint-Jean | St. John River Summit 2025 Wəlastəkw | Saint-Jean | St. John River Summit Many Hands, One River: Building Resilience Together
October 8 & 9, 2025 Hosted by WWF-Canada with the help of the New Brunswick Environmental Network, the Wəlastəkw | Saint-Jean | St. John River Summit will occur this fall on October 8th and 9th. This event will be based at the Maqiyahtimok Centre in Sitansisk (St. Mary's First Nation), with a field visit to Mactaquac Provincial Park. October 8th will start with an outing to Mactaquac Provincial Park from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
After a break, there will be an optional evening social from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Ducks Unlimited Conservation Centre.
October 9th will showcase the resiliency of the Wolastoq through presentations and activities from 8:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. at the Maqiyahtimok Centre.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided at the evening social on October 8th, while snacks and lunch will be served on October 9th.
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| Thursday. 09 October, 2025 | |
| 8:30 am |
Erosion Solutions 2025: 2nd Atlantic Canada Erosion Control ConferenceBy The Canadian Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association (CAN‑IECA)About the Event: Erosion Solutions 2025 brings together Atlantic Canada’s leading voices in erosion and sediment control for a day of practical learning and dialogue. Hear from subject-matter experts and regional leaders as we explore the latest techniques, technologies, and policy developments shaping the future of erosion management in the Maritimes.
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| Saturday. 11 October, 2025 | |
| 11:00 am |
Thanks to Nature with CPAWS NBCPAWS NB invites you to our Thanks to Nature event on Thanksgiving Saturday, at Mactaquac Provincial Park! Join us to spend time outside, enjoy the beautiful fall colours, and say thank you to nature. Saturday, October 11th 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Mactaquac Provincial Park- Beaver Pond: Moore Rd, Bright Parish, NB E6L All ages and experience levels are welcome to joinPlease register for this event here: https://thanks-to-nature-2025.eventbrite.ca/ |
