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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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Happy #BirdFactFriday! Did you know that each pro Happy #BirdFactFriday!  Did you know that each province and territory in Canada has its own officially recognized bird?
Do you know the official bird for each province and territory? Let us know in the comments! 🐦  This media is part of our Birding Without Barriers program, supported by NatureHood, a @naturecanada_ initiative.  #Birding #Birdsofcanada #Wildlife #NLBirdWatching
If you need us were knee deep in nature, meet you If you need us were knee deep in nature, meet you at the wetland!  Happy #wetlandwednesday  This media is supported by Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund (AERF) made possible by @FisheriesOceansCAN In efforts of restoration and conservation of aquatic ecosystems  #conservation #freshwater #wetlands #nature
Join us at Quidi Vidi Lake January 17 from 10:00 - Join us at Quidi Vidi Lake January 17 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM for a family friendly guided winter bird walk!  We will meet on the trail that is directly across from the dominion parking lot on Carnell Drive.  We look forward to identifying birds with you!  Nature NL would like to thank the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation's Active NL grant and NatureHood and Nature Canada initiative for supporting our monthly guided walks.  Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1V5fuN4AYB/
#Birdwalks #Nature #ExploreNL #NatureHood
A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered with A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered with us, collaborated with us, and joined us at our events throughout the year. We had a full and inspiring 2025, making so many memories with our fellow nature friends.  Enjoy this recap of some of the things we have been up to in 2025!  Here’s to an even more exciting 2026! 🌿✨  #2025recap #NatureNL #ExploreNL #Conservation
#Happy New Year! 🎉 We’re jumping into 2026 wi #Happy New Year! 🎉
We’re jumping into 2026 with things looking a little birdy!  Is learning more about birds or picking up birding as a new hobby something you’d like to dive into this year? This #BirdFactFriday We are sharing three welcoming events that can help you get on the right track designed to help you gather a better understanding of bird species,  connect with nature,  and build your birding skills in 2026. 🐦🌿  January 15:
Virtual Public Talk: Exploring the “Lost Years” of Life in Young Leach’s Storm-petrels
With PhD candidate Eleanor Gnam  January 17:
In-person, family-friendly Winter Bird Walk
Led by Jared Clarke  January 24:
Virtual Bird Learning Series: Intro to Birding
With Jared Clarke  All event details can be found under our events section located on Facebook. 
Link: https://www.facebook.com/naturenl/events  These events are part of our Birding Without Barriers program, supported by NatureHood, a @naturecanada_ initiative.  #NatureHood #NatureCanada #NatureNL #Birdingevents #Natureeducation #Birders
Join Nature NL and our experienced naturalists for Join Nature NL and our experienced naturalists for an introduction to birdwatching. We’ll guide you through how to get started, share tips for identifying birds, and discuss the essential tools that can enhance your birding experience.  See event link for more info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FbaUKEnWD/  Nature NL would like to thank Nature Hood a Nature Canada Initiative for supporting our Bird Learning Nights.  #Birdlearningnight #NatureNL #Birders #BirdingNL
Happy #BirdFactFriday Bird conservation truly tak Happy #BirdFactFriday  Bird conservation truly takes a village, here are some ways you can get involved and make a difference!  This media is part of our Birding Without Barriers program, supported by NatureHood, a Nature Canada initiative.  #NatureHood #Birding #ebird #birdcount #BirdConservation
We will be out of office from December 19th - Janu We will be out of office from December 19th - January 2nd. 
See you all again in the New Year!  Happy holidays from Nature NL! ❄
Happy #WetlandWednesday! We rely on healthy wetla Happy #WetlandWednesday!  We rely on healthy wetlands for many important benefits, from food sources and recreational spaces to protection against natural disasters.  Let’s keep the conversation going about how we enjoy and value wetland spaces.  This media is supported by Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund (AERF) made possible by @fisheriesoceanscan  in efforts of restoration and conservation of aquatic ecosystems in partnership with @aquaticconservationinitiative  #Wetlands #Conservation #Wetlandrestoration #Migratorybirdsites #AmericanEel #AERF
Join us on January 15th for a public talk on: Expl Join us on January 15th for a public talk on: Exploring the "lost years" of life in young Leach's storm-petrels.  Eleanor Gnam will be joining us to talk about her work with Leach's Storm-petrels.  Check out the event here for more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/17TGUzh72K/  #PublicTalk #Leachsstormpetrels #Seabirds #NatureNL
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