Events
January Meeting Presentation
The Canadian Beaver
Date: January 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Place: By Zoom only
Presenter: Andrea Hebda
Biologist Andrew Hebda, retired curator of zoology at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History, will present this talk on the Canadian Beaver (Castor canadensis), which is in its 51st year (March 24, 1975) as Canada’s national animal. The Beaver has been very influential in Canada’s national development, especially in the early fur trade of the 1600s. Andrew will cover all three species of the Canadian Beaver, including their prehistory, history, natural history, and lots more. He will examine our intimate and natural relationship with this member of the Rodentia, and where the European Beaver fits in. As in any presentation Andrew Hebda gives, this promises to be a fascinating look at our national animal.
This presentation will be 100% virtual, allowing participants to enjoy excellent audio and visuals and the ability to participate freely. All are welcome, Nature Moncton member or not.
Join via Zoom
Workshop: How to Get the Best Use out of your Trail Camera
Date: Saturday, January 24th, at 10 AM
Place: Tankville School, 1979 Elmwood Dr., Moncton
Presenters: Brain Donovan and Brian Coyle
You might have a trail camera that is taking up space in a closet or some such place. Or maybe you would like to purchase one but are uncertain about what to buy or how to set it up. Perhaps you have a trail cam out, but you just have not been happy with the results. Well, worry no more! Nature Moncton will be holding a workshop with two trail cam gurus: Brian Donovan and Brian Coyle. They will show you how to get set up (both the camera and the placement of the camera) so that you can get the shots and videos you are looking for. The workshop will start at 10 AM in the basement of the Tankville Schoolhouse. We will stop for lunch (be sure to bring a lunch) and then go outside to set up a camera (bring weather appropriate clothing).
Trail cams can let you in on parts of the natural world that you would not normally see. Enrich your experience of nature by attending this workshop and learning how to use one! Please register at outandabout4nm@gmail.com as registration is limited to 20 participants.
All are welcome, Nature Moncton member or not.
Upcoming Events and Presentations
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February 5, 2026 – Movie night by Zoom
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February 17, 2026 – Monthly presentation meeting by Zoom
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March 17, 2026 – Monthly presentation meeting at Mapleton Lodge
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!