Nature Moncton December Meeting

DECEMBER MONTHLY MEETING PRESENTATION

Tuesday December 10, 2024 at 7 PM

Mapleton Park Rotary Lodge

Presenter: Alain Clavette

Topic: “The ‘Ducks Unlimited Effect’ and the Importance of their Treasured Wetland Program”

 

Naturalists don’t need to be convinced that wetlands are important, but it is surprising to learn just how important they are! This presentation will look at data that will show how over 50 years of work conserving wetlands has made a crucial difference, not only in terms of species abundance but also through the contribution made by wetlands to carbon sequestration. The Ducks Unlimited “Treasured Wetland Program” is directed toward people who might not otherwise be inclined to protect nature, and Alain will explain elements of the program which are geared to bring people onboard in an understanding of how wetlands work.

As Outreach Coordinator for Ducks Unlimited Canada, Alain has been able to share his life-long passion for birds with others. Familiar to many through his weekly birding column on CBC radio, Alain studied Biology at the Université de Moncton and taught the ornithology course there in the winter sessions from 2017 to 2021. Throughout the years, Alain has inspired others with his love of birds through field outings, presentations, and annual pelagic excursions in the Bay of Fundy off Grand Manan.

Come out and enjoy Alain’s enthusiasm as he shares with us his knowledge of wetlands. This will be an in-person presentation at the Rotary Lodge, but anyone can join via Zoom at the following link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81499074961?pwd=z6BmYCjeA9az8sE7ASlP2J7WWIOozZ.1

All are welcome, Nature Moncton member or not.