Site Visit: Nature-based Infrastructure Initiatives at Parlee Beach Provincial Park

Are you curious about nature-based solutions and natural infrastructure strategies for effectively addressing climate change? If so, we invite you to join us this summer for an exciting and educational journey. You’ll have the opportunity to explore four unique sites where these innovative approaches are being implemented. During this experience, you will not only expand your knowledge but also gain a deeper understanding of how these strategies can be applied in various contexts to create a more sustainable future. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn from experts in the field and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for protecting the environment!

This series is organized by the NBEN, the Government of New Brunswick, Nature NB, the Town of Riverview, and Mill Creek Nature Park. The site visits are free and bilingual.

Please note that, during the event, the NBEN (and/or its partners) will be taking photos and videos for its print and online communications, including social media and television. If you do not wish to have your image included in photos or videos, please let us know.

Visit Four: Nature-based Infrastructure Initiatives at Parlee Beach Provincial Park

Participants will have the opportunity to visit and learn about several of Parlee Beach Provincial Park’s nature-based infrastructure initiatives and environmental adaptation projects.

The guided tour will highlight green infrastructure used to manage stormwater, including bioswales, stormwater filtering systems, and a rain garden featuring native plants such as common butterfly milkweed that support monarch butterflies and other pollinators.

The visit will also explore the park’s coastal geography, dune system, beach nourishment efforts, and climate resilience measures, along with the greenhouse project and broader sustainability initiatives within the park.

When: Monday, September 14th, 2026 (10am–12pm)

Guide: Michel Mallet, Park Manager, Parlee Beach Provincial Park

Event Location: 45 Parlee Beach Rd., Pointe-du-Chêne, NB

Logistics: Free event. Parking available. This event will take place rain or shine without alternate dates. We will only cancel in the event of severe or dangerous conditions.

Learn about and register for the other site visits here:

• Buried Revetment and Bio-swales at New River Beach Provincial Park (June 10th)
• A Naturalized Fish Passage and Re-naturalized Riverbanks at Fundy National Park (July 13th)
• Nature-based Solutions for Urban Resilience at Mill Creek Nature Park (August 17th)