Festival of Nature 2025 : Miramichi
Discover the nature of the Miramichi region
June 6-8, 2025
Join us where the Miramichi River meets the sea for a weekend of field trips, workshops, and celebrating nature in New Brunswick!
Tickets now for sale!
To learn more about the Festival’s programs, download the brochure, available below! Click the button below or the image on the right to access it.
It contains information about:
- The Miramichi region, its culture and its nature
- How to get to Miramichi
- Tourism information
- A detailed list of programs
- Programs at a glance with departure times and field trip blocks
- Opportunities for subsidy
Photos from last year in Woodstock, NB
FAQ
About the Festival (More information to come)
When is the Festival of Nature?
The 2025 Festival of Nature will be June 6-7-8.
Where does the Festival take place?
Festival activities, like field trips and workshops, will take place around the Miramichi region.
The Festival Hub will be at the Chatham Head Recreation & Community Centre. All regular trips come and go from there.
Address: 181 ave. McFarlane, Miramichi. Tel: 506-622-1865
What should I expect?
Expect a weekend of outdoor adventure, nature discovery, and learning from experts!
The Festival begins Friday evening with Nature NB’s Annual General Meeting. Members are welcome to join us to learn about the work we’ve done in the past year and to vote on initiatives for the upcoming year. (Learn more about membership to Nature NB)
Saturday and Sunday are for discovering the Miramichi region. You will choose the trips you want to attend when you purchase your tickets. When you check in, you will receive your personalized itinerary. Trip departure times will be included in this itinerary; please arrive at our central hub 15 minute before your trip departs. You will meet your leader and the rest of the trip participants, and your leader will take it from there!
All participants are welcome to celebrate the year’s successes with us at our Saturday evening celebration banquet. This is a casual, social event with good food, fun entertainment, and great company. Tickets for the banquet can be purchased when you purchase your Festival ticket.
Where can I see the full schedule?
The full schedule is available above in the brochure, or you can also click here to download it.
For other information related to the Festival and what you can expect, see our Facebook page or subscribe to our newsletter.
What happens if it rains?
The Festival of Nature is rain or shine! Trips will go ahead as planned unless there are safety concerns (outings that are weather dependent are identified in the Festival brochure below).
In the event of trip cancellation, participants will be notified and we will be happy to help you choose a new trip instead.
Please keep an eye on the forecast and prepare for the weather, whatever that means for you. Early June evenings can still be quite chilly, so pack an extra layer!
Can I bring my kids?
Yes! Kids are welcome at the Festival and tickets for kids up to 12 years of age are free!
Many (but not all) of our trips are appropriate for kids and families. Trips that welcome family participation will be marked with “Kids Welcome” in our schedule.
Can I volunteer?
Absolutely! We would love for you to volunteer at the festival!
Please contact us with the subject line “Festival of Nature Volunteer” and let us know when you would be available.
Have more questions? Contact us!
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