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MARCH MONTHLY MEETING PRESENTATION

“TICK TALK”: TICKS IN NB AND HOW TO LIVE WITH THEM

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025, 7:00 PM

MAPLETON ROTARY LODGE

PRESENTER: NELSON POIRIER

Ticks have been with us in New Brunswick for a very long time but have not been a human problem. That has changed dramatically in recent years as the one species that is the number one vector of arthropod-carrying disease organisms in the US is very rapidly moving into Canada. This species is the Black-legged Tick, which has become a major health concern in NS and is now expanding its range into NB.

April Monthly Meeting Presentation

“Wild Bees in New Brunswick”

April 15, 2025, 7:00 PM

Mapleton Rotary Lodge

Presenter: Emily Austen

Did you know that New Brunswick is home to over 250 species of wild bees? 

Wild bees perform essential pollination services, facilitating the reproduction of wild plants and several regionally important crops, including blueberry, apple, and cranberry. However, wild pollinators in general and bees in particular are threatened by land use change, climate change, insecticide exposure, pathogen spillover from managed bees, and more. A further challenge is scarcity of data on species distributions.

By Nature Moncton 

MAY MEETING PRESENTATION

Date:​May 20, 2025, at 7:00 pm

Location: Rotary Pavilion, Mapleton Park

Presenter: Megan Boucher

“eBird in Action: Empowering Citizen Science through Birdwatching”

What is eBird and why is it important? How can it enhance your birding adventures? What’s the deal with Merlin? How do others use this data, and how is the data verified?

Nature Moncton field trip

10:00-12:00, June 28, 2025 (rain date June 29)

Pickard Quarry Nature Park (Sackville)

Leader: Richard Elliot

The site of the former Pickard Quarry in Sackville has evolved from industrial glory to a nature park and wetland area that is becoming a must-visit site for Sackville, similar to the Sackville Waterfowl Park, but with rolling wooded slopes and low rocky cliffs surrounding two quarry ponds. These varied habitats have attracted many bird species and other wildlife, as well as a diverse flora with native and non-native species.

By Nature Moncton

OCTOBER MONTHLY PRESENTATION
“The Hidden Lives of Bats”
Presenter:  Lucas Greville

Bats are the second largest group of mammals on Earth, comprising over 1,400 species that exhibit diverse form, behavior, and ecological roles. Yet their nocturnal nature makes them a mystery for many naturalists and nature enthusiasts. This talk will uncover the hidden lives of bats, introducing key aspects of their biology and natural history. We’ll explore how bats navigate and hunt in the dark, the incredible range of their diets and adaptations, and their ecological significance. Special attention will be given to the bats of New Brunswick, highlighting the species found in our region, their current conservation status, and the challenges they face from habitat loss, white nose syndrome, and wind turbines. Participants will leave with a new appreciation for these remarkable mammals, along with guidance on how to observe, support, and advocate for local bat populations. Whether you’re a lifelong naturalist or newly curious, this presentation will shed light on one of the most misunderstood and ecologically important groups in the animal kingdom.

MARCH 3:  Gregor Jongsma (via Zoom) – Biota NB

Please join Nature Miramichi on March 3 when Greg Jongsma (Acting Curator of Zoology at the New Brunswick Museum) will be presenting on Biota NB. Biota NB is a 20-year biological inventory project supported by the NB Museum in 10 of the largest protected natural areas in the province, ranging in size from 3 000 to 26 000 hectares.

By Nature Miramichi

April 7: Gwendolyn Clark (via Zoom) – Maritimes Marsh Monitoring Program

Join Marsh Monitoring Field Coordinator Gwendolyn Clark of Birds Canada to explore how citizen science supports wetland bird conservation. Learn about the wonders of wetland habitats, their vital ecosystem functions, and the birds that depend on them. Discover how the Maritimes Marsh Monitoring Program tracks elusive wetland species and how its data is informing conservation efforts in the Miramichi area. Finally, be introduced to Maritimes Marsh Watch, a new program designed to build your wetland species identification skills!