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.
Register for one or more site visits here.
Visit One: Buried Revetment and Bio-swales at New River Beach Provincial Park
New River Beach Provincial Park has installed a buried revetment and bio-swales to help control stormwater and erosion.
When: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 (10am–12pm)
Guide: Ryan Coleman, Park Manager, New River Beach Provincial Park
Event Location: 78 New River Beach Rd., New River Beach, NB, E5J 1G7
Logistics: Free event. Free 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.
Visit Two: A Naturalized Fish Passage and Re-naturalized Riverbanks at Fundy National Park
Come visit Fundy National Park’s naturalized fish passage at Bennett Lake and see what ~10 years of growth looks like at the re-naturalized riverbanks of Dixon Brook.
When: Monday, July 13th, 2026 (10am–1pm)
Guide: Shirley Butland, Environmental Impact Assessment Specialist
Event Location: 8642 Route 114, Alma, NB, E4H 4V2
Logistics: Free event. Parking available. Bring a lunch or snack as this visit may take up to three hours. This event will take place rain or shine without alternate dates. We will only cancel in the event of severe or dangerous conditions.
Visit Three: Nature-based Solutions for Urban Resilience at Mill Creek Nature Park
Mill Creek Nature Park serves as a key example of integrating nature-based solutions (NbS) for urban resilience, combining environmental conservation with community recreation.
When: Monday, August 17th, 2026 (10am–12pm)
Guide: Ash Arrowsmith, Community Recreation Coordinator, Town of Riverview
Event Location: Mill Creek Nature Park Parking (P3), Bridgedale Boulevard, Riverview, NB (Google Maps)
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.
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.
