We'll teach you all you need to know about Warblers! These birds are migrating to our area in the coming weeks, register now so you can brush up on your birding skills:
saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org/event/spring...
We'll teach you all you need to know about Warblers! These birds are migrating to our area in the coming weeks, register now so you can brush up on your birding skills:
saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org/event/spring...
For more information and to register: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org/event/little...
In this episode of In Our Nature Saint John, we sit down with Paul Mansz to explore one of Saint John New Brunswick’s most loved and fascinating birds, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
Listen Here:
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You are invited to a spring birding trip to Deer Island led by Susanne Bonnell.
A number of sea birds will be seen from the ferry, and once on the island we will be looking for early spring migrants.
Registration required, check our website.
You are invited to join Susanne Bonnell for a guided Coastal Birding excursion in the Maces Bay area. The outing will focus on sea ducks, loons, and alcids, and a variety of other winter birds.
Registration is required:
saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org/event/coasta...
The March meeting of the Saint John Naturalists Club will be taking place on Zoom only.
This month, we feature guest speaker Gwendolyn Clark from Birds Canada on basic wetland ecology, the bird species and how you can contribute to conservation.
To receive the Zoom link, register on our website.
"In Our Nature: Saint John" episode 4 is now live!
In this episode, we sit down with Don MacPhail to learn about the unique and complex geology present in Saint John New Brunswick.
You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube.
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Join us for our February meeting with Chris Curwin for an astronomy presentation exploring the winter sky, including the most prominent constellations, planets and other interesting seasonal sights.
Winter is a fantastic time to learn about birds. Join Julie Bauer from the Saint John Naturalists Club to discover the birds that spend the winter here.
Registration is required to reserve your spot: form.jotform.com/260353132114...
If you do not have binoculars, we have a small number available.
We are already beginning to plan some interesting events for this spring that will connect you with others as well as our natural world.
Consider a donation to support our mission to Study, Conserve, Educate and Enjoy Nature!
Donate:
saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org/donate/
Our next meeting will feature guest speaker Chris Curwin from the Saint John Astronomy Club and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (NB). Join us for an astronomy presentation exploring the winter sky, including the most prominent constellations, planets and other interesting seasonal sights.
Happening Saturday. Register now!
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Greenlaw Mountain Hawk Watch’s 2025 Annual Report is now online!
Explore the full report for species highlights, trends, and the incredible work of our official counter Todd Watts along with our volunteer observers:
saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org/annual-repor...
Join us for a fun and festive evening celebrating another great year of nature, learning, and community! We will also enjoy a round of nature trivia and a hands-on guessing game. Bring an object from nature and we will try to identify it together. There will also be desserts!
Big News! We've officially launched a podcast!
You can now listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube! We'll be releasing new episodes each month.
Please give it a listen and share with a friend!
A fall day on Deer Island can run the gamut from fairly quiet to quite exciting – we never know what this trip will bring us! More info here: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org/event/deeris...
Early October is a lovely time to visit Grand Manan and a good month to find interesting birds. Register for this event here:
saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org/event/grand-...
Join us this Sunday for a Mycology Walk with Dr. Alfredo Justo at Dutch Point Park in Hampton! More info: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org/event/mycolo...
Coming up this Thursday! More info and register here: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org/event/explor...
Register for one of our upcoming field trips to Greenlaw Mountain Hawk Watch: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org/event/gmhw-1/
Join us September 18 from 7:00–8:30 PM for an engaging evening featuring guest speaker Ben Whalen, the Project Manager of the Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration Committee.
The meeting will be at the Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre. Free to attend. All are welcome!
Join nature educator Paul Martin for a free shorebird walk and talk at Irving Nature Park. More info: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org/event/shoreb...
For more information on this session: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org/event/volunt...
Join us TONIGHT with expert birder Jim Wilson at the Rez for our Tuesday night walk!
Meet us in the parking lot at 6:30PM at Little River Reservoir Park. From there, we'll have a stroll around the reservoir looking for any interesting birds, plants, insects and more!
Learn from NB’s top expert, Todd Watts of Greenlaw Mountain Hawk Watch, at the upcoming Hawk Identification Workshop. Join us Wed July 9, 6:30–8:30PM at Rockwood Park for a deep dive into raptor ID. Register here: form.jotform.com/251475915228...
Here's our weekly nature walk schedule for the month of June!
Join us tonight at 6:30 PM for a walk in Rockwood Park. Meet at the 1st Arch Picnic Site parking lot (Fisher Lake entrance off Hawthorn Avenue, first right after the gate). No registration required. Leader: Susanne Bonnell
We have open volunteer positions!
If you’ve got time to spare and a love for nature, we’d love your help.
Give back, get involved, and help protect the wild spaces and species that make Saint John special.
👉 Learn more: saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org/volunteer/
Join us Thursday May 15th (7–8:30PM) at Rockwood Park for the Saint John Naturalists Club’s May meeting! Diana Hamilton will share 25+ years of insights on arctic-breeding shorebirds and their southbound migration through Atlantic Canada. All are welcome!