Paddle down the Wolastoq and Nashwaak River via Voyageur Canoe with Second Nature Outdoors. Their experienced guides will point out the amazing gems the river has to offer. There will also be an opportunity to observe birds and plants on the short walk back along the trail to the launch point. This event will be cancelled in case of a thunderstorm. Kids 8+ welcome!
Walk the beach at Quinn’s Point with an expert geologist who will explain how the rocks and fossils tell a story of the past. Access to the beach is moderately difficult so wear good footwear. Low tide dictated the evening event.
Enjoy early morning birding along a scenic coastal trail. Sheldon Point offers a variety of mixed habitats that are sure to produce a number of resident and passage migrant species. The trail winds along the Fundy coast for several kilometers, with dirt and gravel underfoot: be prepared for some up- and down-hill climbs. Time permitting we may explore the opposite side of the road, the Irving Nature Park Children’s Forest, and overlooking the Lancaster sewage treatment facility and lake. Kids welcome!
Join us for paddle around the edges of the lake at beautiful Irishtown Nature Park, the third largest municipal park in Canada. Bring your own watercraft, or reserve a canoe or kayak (first come, first served). We will be exploring several beaver lodges and various grasses and flowers. The birding, both on the water and in the surrounding forest, should be great. The tour will be led by subject matter experts. Kids welcome!
Discover spring flowers in the forest with Jim Clifford. Participants will travel by car up the South East to enjoy the flora and fauna. Some walking through the forest edges will be required. Kids welcome!
Paddle down the Wolastoq and Nashwaak River via Voyageur Canoe with Second Nature Outdoors. Their experienced guides will point out the amazing gems the river has to offer. There will also be an opportunity to observe birds and plants on the short walk back along the trail to the launch point. This event will be cancelled in case of a thunderstorm. Kids 8+ welcome!
Birds love this yard in Tide Head, especially the rare ones. Experienced birders will be on hand to help with identification. No experience is required, just come and keep your eyes and ears open. Entry will be kept to small groups. Kids welcome!
In this Webinar Series presentation, Dr. Jade Savage will review the creation and deployment of the eTick.ca citizen-science web platform. There will be a demonstration of this online tool’s functionalities, which was created to increase sampling coverage, decrease the pressure on provincial diagnostic laboratories, and return rapid personalized feed-back to citizens concerned with tick bites. In addition, the presentation will share a summary of data collected to date.
Youth ages 18-30 are invited to learn about personal goal-setting and mentorship, and discuss career opportunities in the ocean and water sectors in Canada. We’ll also have a youth-facilitated roundtable to feed into Canada’s Blue Economy Strategy.
Join Becca Sharp, Nature NB's Conservation Coordinator, to learn about wildlife-friendly gardening practices.
This virtual workshop will help you turn your yard into an attractive habitat for wildlife, including beneficial flowering plants, materials for nests and shelters, water features, bird feeding options, pollinator gardens, and more! You'll also learn about the Nashwaak Watershed Association's "Natural Yard Pledge" and how you can receive your free sign to highlight your environmentally friendly yard care practices.
