Why we need protected areas
Nature NL recently hosted a panel discussion about the new Protected Areas Plan for the Island of Newfoundland. The consultations on this plan are open now, so it's a great…
Join Us on the Trail to Environmental Justice
The ability to safely enjoy nature is a privilege and not everyone has the means or opportunity to actively participate in conservation and environmentalism. Those of us who are fortunate…
A Home for Nature
Nature NL wants to see the special lands of the Island of Newfoundland conserved, so that we can enjoy them forever. A planned system of reserves, protected by legislation is…
Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day!
This weekend Nature NL celebrated World Migratory Bird Day with an online event of photo sharing, recommendations for birdwatching from home and an educational quiz about local migratory birds. Thank…
Due South!
By Lancy Cheng These tales from the South have been shared by naturalist Lancy Cheng who leads events with Nature NL including our Gull workshop. Or you may have seen…
Discover Birding Hotspots
Newfoundland and Labrador has some wonderful year-round birding opportunities because of its convenient location in the North Atlantic. The lengthy shoreline and abundant wetland habitats make the Province a perfect…
Due North
These tales from the North have been shared by Lancy Cheng who leads events with Nature NL including the Gull workshop. Or you may have seen him when birding around…
Science Literacy Week 2019
We love being able to celebrate the joys of reading and learning about science and nature during Science Literacy Week! Last year we published a list of our favourite science…
European Leopard Marsh Orchid
The European Leopard Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza praetermissa var. junialis (Verm.) Senghas) This unusual species of orchid can be found in Pippy Park in July and early August. It was initially discovered during environmental monitoring…
Birdathon Update
The 2019 Bird Studies Canada Birdathon was completed on May 4th, 2019 by Team Twillicks. Even though it was a month earlier than previous years and before many of the…