Nature NB

Are you on Bluesky? We are, and we've gotta say; we're pretty big fans of the logo. 🦋 Check it out: bsky.app/profile/nature…

Here's some of what we're offering during #FROSTival with our friends in the LICHEN League! FROSTival starts one week from today! ❄️ Learn more: naturenb.ca/2025/01/09/get…

#FROSTival kicks off in the Capital Region in just two weeks! There's so much going on throughout the area, including plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy nature. We've highlighted a few events that we're involved with on our blog: naturenb.ca/2025/01/09/get… @FredTourism

#DYK the fur of snowshoe hares varies in colour depending on the season? In spring, summer and fall, their coat is light to dark brown. In winter, their coat turns white. These colour changes allow snowshoe hares to blend in with their surroundings, depending on the season. 🐰

The ideal candidate is a skilled bilingual communicator who is data-focused and passionate about stewarding the relationship between Nature NB and our supporters. LEARN MORE AND APPLY: naturenb.ca/employment

We're hiring! We're looking for a candidate who's excited about connecting people with nature to work with us as Engagement Coordinator. This is a 2-year maternity leave coverage with the potential for continued employment, funding permitted. #NBjobs

Did you know? Half of our donations come in as a result of our campaign at the end of the year. With mail service suspended, we need your support now more than ever to get the word out about Nature NB! Donate online, 24/7: naturenb.ca/donate

We want to say THANKS to everyone who has listened to our podcast, A Walk With a Naturalist, which has now been downloaded over 1,000 times! The episodes act as guided audio tours hosted by local nature lovers to enhance your experience out on the trails. naturenb.ca/awwan

You can review the full list of which candidates took the pledge on our website: naturenb.ca/2024/09/17/202…

We also want to thank the 60 candidates who took our pledge for nature, and congratulate those who won their seats; Megan Mitton, Kate Wilcott, Alexandre Doucet, Marco LeBlanc, Luke Randall, Natacha Vautour, and Gilles Lepage. Thanks for keeping nature in mind! #nbpoli

Congratulations to all of the candidates who ran campaigns in the 2024 provincial election! We are excited to get to work with all those who were elected on issues related to nature in New Brunswick. #nbpoli

What to do on Election Day in #NewBrunswick! #nbpoli

Becky & her "assistant" were in the Sydney area today checking on some Waterbird Monitoring sites, a project supported by the Canadian Wildlife Service and first piloted in New Brunswick harbours by @NatureNB We're looking for Sydney volunteers! Reach to jess.lewis@naturens.ca

Did you know? We circulated a pledge to all candidates urging them to take action for nature. Of the 200+ candidates running, 52 have taken our pledge and said YES to protecting 30% of NB by 2030, updating outdated laws, and creating new Indigenous Protected Areas. Thank you!

On October 21st, keep nature in mind. bit.ly/take-the-pledg…

For Nature Moncton's October Meeting, Dr. Diana Hamilton will share about her work on Semipalmated Sandpipers and other shorebird species. ▶Tues Oct 15 @ 7 PM ▶In-person at Mapleton Park Rotary Lodge or online via Zoom. ▶All welcome! facebook.com/events/1588362…

REMINDER! We're still looking to fill 3 board positions for directors-at-large. Interested and want to learn more? Email Vanessa Roy-McDougall at executive.director@naturenb.ca

On Orange Shirt Day, we remember the thousands of Indigenous children who lost their lives at residential schools. We call on all levels of government to review and continue to work on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action: nctr.ca/records/report…

We've joined forces with @CPAWSNB, @cc_nb, and @NatureTrustNB to create a pledge for voters. We're calling on all NBers to make their vote a vote for nature by supporting candidates who've shown their commitment to the environment in NB. TAKE THE PLEDGE: naturenb.ca/vote-for-nature

We have three openings on our Board of Directors! Directors-at-large volunteer their time to attend board meetings and help guide the work that we do. Sound like you? Email Vanessa Roy-McDougall at executive.director@naturenb.ca to express your interest and learn more.