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WEBINAR – Decoding the “Wall of Green”: Become Plant-aware with Simple Clues
WEBINAR RECORDING - Decoding the "Wall of Green": Become Plant-aware with Simple Clues From Nature Join Samuel LeGresley from Nature NB for a beginner plant [...]
A method to “skip” winter-sowing? : Swamp Milkweed Grow-Along, Chapter 3
Even though it is often better to follow nature’s cycles, sometimes we just don’t have the time to wait a few months to germinate seeds. Our Program Director Alysha has tried out different ways to speed up the stratification process to grow Milkweed.
NatureKids – February 2024
NatureKids – February 2024 For February 2024, participating NatureKids groups had their fingers crossed for good snow to hunt for tracks, but even without the [...]
Open Farm Day 2023 – A look into riparian restoration on farms in NB
Open Farm Day 2023 - A look into riparian restoration on farms in NB Ben Whalen, Executive Director of the Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration Committee In [...]
The winter that keeps coming and going : A night on the Dobson
Life is full of traditions, big and small. Some revolve around holidays, others are daily rituals, while some follow the seasons. Since I was a kid, camping has been a personal tradition of mine, with each trip bringing about its own stories, experiences in nature, and, of course, weather.
NatureKids – January 2024
NatureKids – January 2024 For January 2024, participating NatureKids groups were encouraged to have some fun in the snow and think about the ways creatures [...]
Acting to Help Pollinators : Swamp Milkweed Grow-Along, Chapter 2
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.
Birding from Dawn ‘til Dusk: A Beginner’s Look Inside the Christmas Bird Count
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
Monarch Butterfly Moves from Special Concern to Endangered under Federal Species at Risk Act Monarch Butterfly. (Photo: Brian Stone) On December 8, 2023, amendments to [...]