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The Pays de Cocagne Sustainable Development Group (GDDPC), along with its partners, invites you to take part in a hands-on workshop presented by Rosmarie Lohnes of Helping Nature Heal.

The workshop will be held on Tuesday June 27 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Cocagne Marina, 130 Marina Street, Cocagne NB, E4R 2T1

Helping Nature Heal uses materials from nature, advanced science and ecosystem restoration expertise to restore vegetation and to help stabilize shorelines.

The objective of the workshop is to learn how to implement the naturalization of a coastal zone to help protect against erosion accentuated by climate change. Participants will learn about the types of plants and natural installations suitable for coastal sites by working on a restoration project.

Participation is free. Donations are welcome.

Details :

• Bring your lunch or order at local restaurant : Anchor’s Point, Chez Gisèle
• Bring your own water bottle - there will be a water station and snacks on site
• Bring appropriate clothing, in anticipation of the weather and outdoor work

 

Agenda :

8:45 a.m. Welcome

9:00 a.m. Presentation of the Living Shorelines approach

10:00 a.m. Demonstrations and practical work

12:00 a.m. Lunch break

12:45 p.m. Continuation of demonstrations and practical work

2:45 p.m. Overview of maintenance work

3:00 p.m. Event end

This initiative is made possible by the New Brunswick Environmental Trust Fund, the New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund, Nature NB, and the Rural Community of Beausoleil.

 

For more information on Living Shorelines Project, please visit GDDPC website : Pays de Cocagne Sustainable Development Group (GDDPC), 506-576-8247; [email protected] www.ecopaysdecocagne.ca https://www.facebook.com/gddpc/

The Pays de Cocagne Sustainable Development Group (GDDPC) and the Communauté rurale Beausoleil invite you to take part in a hands-on workshop presented by Rosmarie Lohnes of Helping Nature Heal.

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