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NatureKids – April 2024
NatureKids – April 2024 For April, participating NatureKids were encouraged to participate in City Nature Challenge and become field scientists and conduct their very own [...]
Reflections on the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Reflections on the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse cast its shadow on North America, with millions of people captivated by this [...]
A Nature NB Success Story: Collecting over 1500 lbs of Ghost Gear on the Acadian Peninsula
When we think of beaches, images of paradise and relaxation often come to mind. However, beneath the surface lies a growing threat that endangers wildlife and habitats – abandoned fishing gear. Discarded nets, lines, and traps, collectively known as ghost gear, pose a severe environmental risk, wreaking havoc on coastal and marine ecosystems worldwide. Our Program Manager Lauren Stead shares Nature NB’s efforts to mitigate this issue.
New Brunswick gears up for the City Nature Challenge
New Brunswick gears up for the City Nature Challenge Nature NB and the provincial community of naturalists are leading the 2024 City Nature Challenge in [...]
General Ticket Sales are Now Open for the Festival of Nature 2024!
General Ticket Sales are Now Open for the Festival of Nature 2024! This year, the Festival of Nature is heading to Woodstock, NB to take [...]
5 Questions with Brad Perry
5 Questions with Brad Perry With the 2024 total solar eclipse right at our doorstep in New Brunswick, we are all suddenly interested in looking [...]
Nature NB Renames Annual Award in Memory of Roger Leblanc
Nature NB Renames Annual Award in Memory of Roger Leblanc Nature NB’s annual award that recognizes a naturalist at our AGM has been renamed. The [...]
Learning the Plants as They Grow: Our Wondrous Spring Buds and Blooms
Maple trees are flowing with sugar and Bumblebee queens will soon come out of their long hibernation. But prepare to be amazed, as something remarkable is happening: nothing less than the beauty of spring in the woods! Learn how to profit fully from this period by reading this third installment of our NB Fieldnotes series.
Coastal Synergy: Blending Living Shorelines with Bank Swallow Habitat
In the fall of 2023, Nature NB embarked on the journey of installing a living shoreline in the Chaleur Region to combat coastal erosion, in collaboration with Birds Canada, Helping Nature Heal, Chaleur Bay Watershed, and Regen Media. However, there was a catch: Bank Swallows in the area relied on the eroding cliff face for nesting. Our Program Manager, Lauren Stead, takes us through a day of hard work on a pilot project that integrates Bank Swallow habitat preservation with living shoreline restoration techniques.