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2023 City Nature Challenge: St. John’s

Boreal Chickadee, looking plump and fluffy in the cold weather. The 2023 City Nature Challenge is a citizen science initiative where cities worldwide compete to document their cities' biodiversity through…

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Read more about the article Burrows protect threatened seabird chicks from extreme climate events

Burrows protect threatened seabird chicks from extreme climate events

By Cerren Richards, PhD. Candidate, Ocean Sciences, Memorial University. Hurricane Larry battered Newfoundland in September 2021 with intense wind gusts over 180 km/h, torrential rains, and a powerful storm surge.…

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Read more about the article Polar Bears in Newfoundland and Labrador

Polar Bears in Newfoundland and Labrador

Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus, mother and two cubs on the ice. Churchill, Manitoba. Polar Bears are on the top of the food chain and play a crucial role in the…

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Read more about the article Urban forests and climate change in Newfoundland

Urban forests and climate change in Newfoundland

An example of residential street trees in the City of Corner Brook, contributing to the city's urban forest. *On February 17th 2022, we had our annual Graduate Student Talks. This…

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Read more about the article Celebrate World Whale Day!

Celebrate World Whale Day!

We’re excited to be celebrating World Whale Day on February 20th! Newfoundland and Labrador is a great place to experience whales and other marine mammals, especially during the summertime when…

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Read more about the article Nature NL Bird Friendly Coffee is Here!

Nature NL Bird Friendly Coffee is Here!

We think early morning birding adventures and a cup of hot fresh coffee go hand in hand! This is why Nature NL is excited to announce our partnership with Cafe…

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Read more about the article 2021 Federal Election: Conservation Questions for your Candidates

2021 Federal Election: Conservation Questions for your Candidates

Peaceful river scene with yellow flowers. Nature NL has put together the following list of conservation questions for candidates ahead of the upcoming 2021 Federal election. These questions are meant…

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Read more about the article Birdwatching Backpacks are available in Labrador! Learn more on CBC’s Labrador Morning radio show

Birdwatching Backpacks are available in Labrador! Learn more on CBC’s Labrador Morning radio show

On August 20th, 2021 Nature NL chatted with Janice Goudie on CBC Labrador Morning to discuss the Birdwatching Backpacks program in Labrador. Backpacks are available to borrow from the public…

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Read more about the article Hear more about Birdwatching Backpacks at the Public Library across the province on CBC Radio!

Hear more about Birdwatching Backpacks at the Public Library across the province on CBC Radio!

On July 8th, 2021 Nature NL was on CBC Newfoundland Morning to discuss the Birdwatching Backpacks program with backpacks now available across the province. Check out the interview at the…

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Read more about the article Youth Birdwatching Walk with WILD Outside

Youth Birdwatching Walk with WILD Outside

Group of people on a boardwalk looking out into a wetland using binoculars. Last weekend, Nature NL was excited to head out on a spring birdwatching walk with the WILD…

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Join us today at the A.C. Hunter Library located 1 Join us today at the A.C. Hunter Library located 125 Allendale Rd. We will be here from 10 - 12 for the Summer Reading Club Launch Party! 

#summerreadingclub #publiclibrarysNL #achunterlibrary #exploreNL
🌿 Join the BioBlitz Newfoundland and Labrador 2 🌿 Join the BioBlitz Newfoundland and Labrador 2025! 🌿

Explore nature through hands-on science July 8–14! From night moth hunts and bird banding to insect discoveries and citizen science, there’s something for everyone. Learn from researchers, enjoy family-friendly guided walks, and connect with nature.

Keep an eye out because there is more to come!

πŸ“ Great Northern Peninsula, Events at Pistolet Bay Park, Raleigh, Anchor Point, L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, and more!
(See list of evets in poster for location details.) 

πŸ“§ For more info contact: bioblitzNL@gov.nl.ca

Let’s discover biodiversity together! 🐦🐞🌸

Partners:
Limestone Landscapes
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador 
Nature Newfoundland and Labrador 
Wilder Institute
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Parks Canada
Stewardship Association of Municipalities
Intervale Associates

#Biodiversity #LimestoneBarrens #BioBlitz #PublicEvents #CitizenScience #BioBlitzNewfoundlandAndLabrador2025
Happy #WetlandWednesday! We are so grateful for ou Happy #WetlandWednesday! We are so grateful for our wetlands! 

Wetland spaces are among the most diverse ecosystems. Wetlands provide wildlife habitats and sources of fresh water, help reduce climate change impacts by storing carbon, and mitigate extreme weather events such as drought and floods. These are just a few of many reasons why we love wetlands and why the protection of wetlands is so important.

Let us know what your favorite wetland spaces are in your community in the comments πŸ˜€ 

Follow along for our 3 year Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund project funded by Fisheries and Oceans Canada πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ 

#WetlandWednesday #WetlandAppreciation #NewfoundlandandLabrador #AERF
Join Nature NL for a bug walk! This event is part Join Nature NL for a bug walk! This event is part of the third year in our Insect Monitoring Program titled β€œMaking a Buzz about Bugs”!
This family-friendly bug walk will take place at the Memorial University Botanical Garden on Saturday Saturday July 5th from 10am - 12pm πŸ›
Explore the @mun_botanical_garden with insect and spider experts Sean McCann and Catherine Scott! Learn about bugs and where to find them, the relationships they have with plants and other animals, and more. πŸ¦‹

#MUN #insects #bugs #buzzaboutbugs #WHC #NatureNL
Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Indigenous History Month! πŸŒ²πŸ¦…

Nature NL recognizes the cultural significance Indigenous communities play in conservation and why cultural awareness of our natural spaces are so important.  Recently we had a public talk hosted by Jodie Ashini. Jodie spoke about Innu history,  keeping the past alive for our future generations, the importance of indigenous led archaeology, social wellness and the cultural awareness roles and how they play in natural spaces.

One of the things Jodie shared with us was when she was working at a archaeology site, there were significant indigenous artifacts found. Without having indigenous members on site these artifacts would have likely been misidentified resulting in loss of cultural significance. Before the artifact's were identified by the indigenous community there were at lot of speculations to what these artifacts were. 

Thank you for sharing your experience's and stories with us Jodie! If you missed this talk and would like a recording please reach out to us at naturenl@naturenl.ca 

#NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth #ProtectTheLands
What a wonderful day with the Avalon East Wellness What a wonderful day with the Avalon East Wellness Coalition! We had the opportunity to share how nature supports and enhances both physical and mental well-being. It was also inspiring to hear from other incredible organizations working to promote physical literacy. Thank you for having us!

#Physicalliteracy #getactive #nature #mentalhealth #natureisforeveryone #newfoundland #explorenl
Happy Wetland Wednesday! Here is a peek of what we Happy Wetland Wednesday! Here is a peek of what we have been doing lately! πŸ‘€

In collaboration with @aquaticconservationinitiative and @islandroomspettyharbour we have been awarded funding through @fisheriesoceanscan Habitat Stewardship Program to complete a project focused on the development of an American Eel recruitment protocol for Eastern Newfoundland and Labrador and increase stewardship efforts of Aquatic species at risk until 2028!

Eels rely on fresh water and salt water ecosystems. Eels spend their immature lives in fresh water and, upon reaching sexual maturity, migrate to the sea, eventually to spawn in salt water. In the spring, the juvenile eels (elvers) migrate from the ocean to fresh water.

You will find us at Quidi Vidi every morning checking for juvenile American Eel (elvers) 

More to come - Aquatic Conservation Initiative, Nature NL, and Fishing for Success!

#DFO #NewfoundlandAndLabrador #AmericanEel #SARA #wetlandwednesday #SpeciesAtRisk #BandedKillifish #Conservation #Elver #GlassEel #AERF
Did you know this week from June 16th - 22nd is Wo Did you know this week from June 16th - 22nd is World Pollinator Week? πŸ¦‹πŸ

Here in Newfoundland and Labrador we have many types of pollinator species. Pollinators are crucial for the reproduction of most flowering plant species. 

We have many insect guides here at Nature NL developed by knowledgeable volunteers. These guides are double sided and can help you identify some pollinator's and other insect types that can be found in your own back yard or neighboring park!

These guides are $5 each. if you would like to purchase one please visit our website shop:  https://naturenl.ca/product/some-common-garden-insects-of-nl/
or email us at naturenl@naturenl.ca

#NatureNL #WorldPollinatorWeek #NatureGuides #UrbanNature
🐒 Happy World Sea Turtle Day 🐒 The Leatherb 🐒 Happy World Sea Turtle Day 🐒

The Leatherback Sea Turtle is the only sea turtle commonly found in the waters off on Newfoundland and Labrador. 🌊

The Leatherback sea turtle is the largest reptile in the world!🌏
It can range in over 2 meters in length and weigh over 900 kilograms that's 1984.16 in pounds!

Since 2003 the species has since been designated as an endangered species under the Species at Risk Act. "The Species at Risk Act protects leatherback turtles: it is forbidden to kill, harm, harass, or take a live specimen. Moreover, the law forbids anyone to possess a turtle, dead or alive, or a part of a turtle."

If you see a Leatherback sea turtle please report it to Fisheries and Oceans Canada ⬇
To report sightings of marine mammals or turtles, contact:
Dr. Jack Lawson, Research Scientist
Marine Mammals Section
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL, Canada A1C 5X1
Tel: (709)772-4423
E-mail: whalesighting@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Take a picture or shoot a video of the turtle.
Record the date, time, and, if possible, the position where the turtle was seen and send this information to Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

#Seaturtles #Leatherbackturtle #Worldeaturtleday #Protectedspecies #Speciesatrisk
πŸ›πŸŒ±πŸŒž Join Nature Newfoundland & Labrador a πŸ›πŸŒ±πŸŒž Join Nature Newfoundland & Labrador and Aquatic Conservation Initiative on July 21st, 10:00 AM at Beaver/Hospital Pond for a BioBlitz + Nature Walk - where we try to identify as many species as possible with iNaturalist! All ages are welcome.
Have you ever seen a strange plant or critter and wished you could ask a scientist what it was? iNaturalist is like having professors in your pocket! Want to learn more about iNaturalist and practice your nature identification skills? 
Register using the following link:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScHrVKf5KS.../viewform...

#inaturalist #BioBlitz #NatureNL #Bonavista #ExploreNL #Biodiveristy
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