Nature Saint John

"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:
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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:

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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:
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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!

Join us for a 3.5 km birding walk on the Little River Reservoir Trail. Expect waterfowl, warblers, thrushes & more along an easy gravel path.
Meet: Reservoir lot, Loch Lomond Rd
Register: form.jotform.com/250565086716...
Bring water, sun/insect protection, binoculars (loaners available), layers.

Looking to connect with nature and learn more about birds? Join us for an exciting workshop called "Birding for Beginners" with Hank Scarth, we'll spend a little time outside the Interpretation Centre after to practice what we have learned!
Registration is required: form.jotform.com/250565682228...

Join us for our April meeting with Dr. Jess Vickruck, an entomologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. She'll share how beneficial insects like bees and beetles support ecosystems and farms. Free and open to all, with refreshments, a 50/50 raffle, and donations welcome!

Ducks can be tricky to identify, but Paul Mansz will walk us through key field marks, behaviors, and tips to help you confidently recognize waterfowl in the field.
If conditions allow, we'll head outside to observe some ducks nearby.
Register: form.jotform.com/250565682228...

Looking to connect with nature and learn more about birds? Join us for an exciting workshop: Birding for Beginners with Hank Scarth on March 22nd from 9AM-12PM at the Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre.

Space is limited, so registration is required: form.jotform.com/250565682228...

Join us for a fascinating talk by Dr. Jack Terhune on how underwater noise impacts marine mammals. With 57+ years of research from the Bay of Fundy to Antarctica, he’ll share insights from his studies. Don’t miss this chance to learn from an expert! Refreshments provided. All are welcome!

Join us for our monthly club meeting on Thursday, February 20th at 7:00 PM at the Rockwood Park Interpretation Centre.

This month, we welcome three students from UNBSJ who are conducting research on Atlantic Salmon and their ecological importance.

We look forward to seeing you there!