Events
November Meeting Presentation
Conservation behind the scenes at Kouchibouquac National Park
Date: November 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Location: Rotary Pavilion, Mapleton Park
Presenter: David Mazerolle
At every national park, a resource conservation team works tirelessly behind the scenes, keeping a close eye on the health of protected ecosystems. These people focus their efforts on research collaborations, species recovery, habitat restoration, and the monitoring of various species and environmental factors. This talk will pull back the curtain to outline the conservation projects and programs currently underway at Kouchibouguac National Park, while highlighting the area’s rich natural heritage.
David Mazerolle is an ecologist at Parks Canada and has played an active role in Atlantic Canada’s conservation community for over 25 years. He has extensive experience in his field and wears many hats, volunteering to share much of his hard-earned knowledge. He spent several years working as a botanist with the ACCDC (Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Center), traveling the Atlantic provinces to build an inventory of the region’s flora. He is also president of the New Brunswick Botany Club, helping coordinate field trips for the group and leading some himself.
Don’t miss this illuminating presentation on the research and work we may not know about that enable us to fully enjoy Kouchibouguac.
All are welcome, Nature Moncton member or not.
December Meeting Presentation
Photography by Brian & AGM
Date: December 8, 2026, at 7 PM
Location: Rotary Pavilion, Mapleton Park
Presenter: Brian Stone
Have you ever wondered how Brian Stone gets all those amazing nature photos? Well … there’s actually no secret there. He just uses some basic photography techniques and a little processing magic, combined with as many outings as he can get in a week. But if you are interested in hearing a bit more detail, and seeing some examples of the “magic,” then join Nature Moncton for the December meeting where Brian will reveal some of his secrets and show some photos that will take us through his photography journey.
** Note that the evening will start with a brief AGM, so your attendance is especially important if you want to learn more about Nature Moncton’s past year and the year ahead.
All are welcome, Nature Moncton member or not.
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!