As we learned last month with the first chapter of our adventure, January-February is the ideal time to start the process of stratifying (winterizing) native plant seeds, including milkweed. In this second chapter, we talk about practical actions to get involved in the movement to help the pollinators.
Maybe you haven’t heard, but as each year comes to a close, numerous bird enthusiasts throughout the continent eagerly anticipate the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) with a fervour that rivals their excitement for the holiday season. While this might appear unusual to some, the act of counting birds plays a crucial role in monitoring the (unfortunately, largely declining) bird populations. This tradition has persisted for an impressive 124 years!
Monarch Butterfly Moves from Special Concern to Endangered under Federal Species at Risk Act On December 8, 2023, amendments to the Species at Risk Act (SARA) were announced by the …
NatureKids – December 2023 For December 2023, participating NatureKids groups were invited to take part in the longest running citizen scientist project by going outside and counting the birds they see …
Swamp Milkweed Grow-Along, Chapter 1: An intro to winter sowing for Monarchs By Samuel LeGresley, Communications Coordinator at Nature NB A lot of our native plants need a little special …
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The 2022 Christmas Bird Count in New Brunswick Forty-nine Count Circles. 1,000 observers. 1,550 hours of observations. More than 15,000 km covered including almost 850 on foot. Result: 136,194 birds …
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5 Questions with … Mélanie Ouellette Mélanie Ouellette, from Saint-Basile in New Brunswick, is the founder of the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library. Many native plants have sprung to life thanks …
NatureKids – November 2023 For November 2023, participating NatureKids groups took to the forest exploring the trees and leaves in their neighborhoods. YMCA of Greater Moncton went out and found …
NatureKids – October 2023 This October, participating NatureKids groups joined in on the fall spooky fun by exploring the fascinating world of Owls with crafts and games! The Hampton Fresh …
NatureKids – September 2023 This September, participating NatureKids groups took the time to enjoy the last hints of summer as monarchs migrate and our small critter friends get ready for …
