Events
September Monthly Meeting Presentation
Topic: Sea Turtles in Atlantic Canada
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7 PM
Mapleton Park Rotary Lodge
Presenter: April Nason
Did you know there are four species of sea turtles present in Atlantic Canada? This presentation will focus particularly on the unique anatomy of the most common sea turtle in Canadian waters, the Leatherback Sea Turtle, and the historic work of the Canadian Sea Turtle Network.
Presenter April Nason developed a life-long interest in turtles from the pet turtles she received as a child. She completed 3 years of her marine biology degree at UNBSJ and then swerved into dental school and a career in dentistry until she rediscovered her love for sea turtles. Eventually, she enrolled in the Lifelong Learning Education program at MSVU where her thesis focused on finding the love between people and turtles. She is now the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Canadian Sea Turtle Network, spending the past two years talking turtles throughout Canada and beyond.
April will also discuss cold-stunned hard shell sea turtles, a phenomenon that is on the rise in our region, and what you can do to help save the lives of these turtles.
This will be an in-person presentation at the Rotary Lodge with a Zoom link for those who want to join in from home. All ages are welcome, Nature Moncton member or not.
November Monthly Meeting Presentation
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7 PM
Mapleton Park Rotary Lodge
Presenter: Jill Marvin
Jill Marvin is the Director of Magnetic Hill Zoo and Park in Moncton, New Brunswick. She has been blessed with the opportunity to work directly with animals throughout her entire life. From her first pets and ‘exotic’ animals to the Peregrine Falcon family of Moncton, each one of these has inspired and fueled her passion and connection with animals. In this presentation, Jill will share stories about the animals and experiences she has had.
Prior to working at the Magnetic Hill Zoo, Jill spent over 15 years at the Jardin Zoologique and l’Aquarium du Quebec. She began her zoo career at African Lion Safari while completing her Zoology studies at the University of Guelph. Jill has demonstrated a deep commitment to animal welfare and a passion for conservation action and wildlife research. From her work with Platypus in Australia, Dolphins in Florida, Polar Bears and Walrus in the north, bird of prey rehabilitation in the mid-west, and the Lemurs of Madagascar, she is driven to finish her vocation with the great apes.
This presentation will be delivered live as well as available virtually for anyone anywhere to enjoy and participate in.
As always, everyone is welcome, Nature Moncton member or not. A not-to-miss presentation!
Upcoming Events and Presentations
Other Activities
Monthly Meeting Presentations
Guest presenters provide interesting and informative presentations about a variety of nature topics. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from September to June. Meetings take place at the Mapleton Rotary Lodge at 7 pm.
Field Trips
When possible, field trips are organized on a monthly basis, are often located within 1 hour’s drive from Moncton, and are often scheduled on a Saturday.
Workshops
Workshops have been on a hiatus since before the pandemic. The Activities committee is working to resume this type of event in the near future.
Wednesday Night Walks
Wednesday Night Walks take place on Wednesday evenings during the summer months. The walks tend to be at a leisurely pace, as we take time to explore whatever interesting life there is to see. This year, we plan to visit paths and trails such as Mill Creek Nature Park, Salisbury Highland Park, the Ducks Unlimited impoundment (Upper Coverdale), Sackville Water Retention Ponds, Mapleton Park, and other locations soon to be confirmed. More precise meeting instructions and further details about trail conditions will be published closer to the event. Should we be rained out, we have a Plan B: a movie night, on Zoom!
Christmas Bird Count
The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is North America’s longest-running Citizen Science project. Nature Moncton has been leading the Christmas Bird Count for the Moncton area since 1960!