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Learning Nature’s Way, a new environmental education initiative for New Brunswick schools

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The Conservation Council of New Brunswick (CCNB), the New Brunswick Environmental Network (NBEN) and Nature NB are partnering to launch Learning Nature’s Way — an exciting new nature education initiative for New Brunswick schools. This project, supported by the Government of Canada through the Environmental Damages Fund’s Climate Action and Awareness Fund, will get students learning outside, exploring nature, and discovering how they can make a real difference in their communities. 

Dr. Nelson Poirier Awarded Roger Leblanc Memorial Naturalist of the Year Award

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On June 8, 2024 at the Best Western Woodstock, Dr. Nelson Poirier became the inaugural recipient of Nature NB’s newly renamed Roger Leblanc Memorial Naturalist of the Year Award. Though many of our passionate members have received this award in the past, Nelson is the first to receive the award under its new name. It was awarded during the Celebration Banquet at the 2024 Festival of Nature, held this year in Woodstock, NB.

A Nature NB Success Story: Collecting over 1500 lbs of Ghost Gear on the Acadian Peninsula

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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.

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