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This week we made terrariums and aquariums with our friends from ANC (Association for New Canadians).

We talked about the layers of soil in our terrariums! For the aquariums we compared it to a wetland, and the plants and animals that live there! We talked about species we see in Newfoundland and Ukraine.🐛🐦🐌🐝

#NatureHood #Nature #ExploreNL

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This is why peat is so neat!

Peatlands, an important type of organic wetland found in Newfoundland, provide so many ecosystem services!

Follow along for more updates on our 3 year wetland project funded by @fisheriesoceanscan

#explorenl #wetlands #wetlandappreciation #newfoundlandlabrador #biology #nature

Join Nature NL for our first public talk of 2025!

Join Nature NL for our first public talk of 2025! We’ll spend the evening in the company of Nature NL’s Insect Monitoring Coordinator, Dr. Catherine Scott, who will give an update on our Insect Monitoring Program and the state of insect diversity in urban environments. Attend in-person or online.

#bugs #nature #explorenl

Happy New Year! That’s a WRAP on 2024! Thank y

Happy New Year! That’s a WRAP on 2024!

Thank you for appreciating nature with us - we are very excited for all the events we have planned for 2025!

#happynewyear #wrapped #explorenl

Merry Christmas and Happy #WetlandWednesdy ! A s

Merry Christmas and Happy #WetlandWednesdy !

A snowshoe hares’ fluffy white winter coat makes them look like they belong in a holiday snow globe! And caribou can reach fast speeds, they are perfect sleigh-pullers! Did you see one yesterday?

How can we help wetland mammals?

- Reduce our carbon footprint to combat climate change—every small action helps!
- Support conservation organizations working to protect these species.

#WetlandWednesday
#Wetlands #WetlandAppreciation
#ExploreNL
#NatureNL
#NewfoundlandandLabrador
#Caribou #SnowshoeHare

@FisheriesOceansCAN @AquaticConservationInititative

We will be out of office from December 20 - Januar

We will be out of office from December 20 - January 5. Happy Holidays everyone! And see you again on January 6, 2025!

This past weekend we had a lot of fun at Nature No

This past weekend we had a lot of fun at Nature Nook @therooms_nl !

Nature Nook is a monthly hands-on session to interact with real specimens like seal pelts, skulls, whale baleen, antlers, moose fur, and a variety of rocks and minerals. Join us to learn more about nature and ask our volunteers all your questions about Newfoundland and Labrador’s wildlife! Sessions will resume in January (last Sunday of the month)!

Included in the cost of admission.

#NatureNook #NatureNL #ExploreNL #Nature

Happy #WetlandWednesday ! December is all about sh

Happy #WetlandWednesday ! December is all about showcasing wetland mammals! What can we do to help these animals?

For caribou:
-Support initiatives that protect migration routes and limit development in sensitive areas.
- Respect their space—give them room to roam, especially during migration.

For snowshoe hare:
- Preserve forested areas and support efforts to reduce deforestation.
- Keep natural habitats intact to ensure they have space to thrive.

#WetlandWednesday
#Wetlands #WetlandAppreciation
#ExploreNL
#NatureNL
#NewfoundlandandLabrador
#Caribou #SnowshoeHare

@FisheriesOceansCAN @AquaticConservationInititative

In need of stocking stuffer ideas? What about our

In need of stocking stuffer ideas? What about our nature series sticker collection of Newfoundland and Labrador species. Illustrated by local artist Jamie Lewis @jmarie.lws

Stickers $5 each. Available NOW on our online store. Pick-up in St. John’s is available now until Dec 20!

#explorenl #nature #newfoundlandandlabrador #stickers

Looking for a last gift for the holidays? Support

Looking for a last gift for the holidays? Support Nature NL and get this beautiful poster made local artist Jamie Lewis!

18" x 22", $22/poster. Order by emailing naturenl@naturenl.ca.

Pick up only 🌞❄

Caribou and snowshoe hare are herbivores and depen

Caribou and snowshoe hare are herbivores and depend on a healthy environments and wilderness to survive. Avoiding disturbed areas is becoming increasingly difficult due to habitat loss and climate change.

Habitat loss:
- Roads, trails, and human development can disrupt migration and lead predators straight to caribou.
- Noise, like dogs or airplanes, can stress animals, and roads put them at risk of vehicle collisions

Climate change:
- With changes in the timing of snowfall, snowshoe hares can experience camouflage mismatch if the color of their fur doesn't match their environment.
- Rising temperatures also bring more wildfires, destroying their homes and food sources.

#WetlandWednesday
#Wetlands #WetlandAppreciation
#ExploreNL
#NatureNL
#NewfoundlandandLabrador
#Caribou
#Snowshoehare

@FisheriesOceansCAN @AquaticConservationInititative

We LOVE our new Nature Series posters created by l

We LOVE our new Nature Series posters created by local artist @jmarie.lws!

Did you order yours yet?

$22 / poster. Pick-up only. Email naturenl@naturenl.ca to place your order.

#explorenl #newfoundlandandlabrador
#naturenl #conservation

A warm thank you to everyone who came out to our a

A warm thank you to everyone who came out to our annual Holiday Hike! 15 of us hiked Pippy Park, stopping to ogle at lichen, moss, trees, sheep's laurel, Labrador tea and even some slime mold! Halfway through we warmed up with hot chocolate and cookies, swapping stories about holiday traditions and cutting down Christmas trees🌲

#happyholidays #getoutside #winter #explorenl

Last week we had a fossil making party with our fr

Last week we had a fossil making party with our friends @anc.nl as part of our #NatureHoodNL project!

#natureforall #natureNL #explorenl #newfoundlandandlabrador

It's #WetlandWednesday which means it's time to me

It's #WetlandWednesday which means it's time to meet the woodland caribou and the snowshoe hare!

Woodland Caribou:
- Can be found in forests, peatlands and limestone barrens.
- Did you know Newfoundland is home to the southernmost caribou in the world?
- Caribou, called reindeer in Eurasia, are built for the wild—covered in thick fur and lightning-fast, they can run up to 80 km/h!
- Both males and females grow antlers. Which of Santa’s reindeer do you think most resembles a woodland caribou?

Snowshoe Hare:
- Can be found in boreal forests, uplands and wetlands.
- Named for their large feet that support them in the snow.
- Originally from Labrador, they were introduced to Newfoundland in 1860.
- They’re masters of disguise, they change coat seasonally - white in winter and reddish-brown in summer.
-These speedy hares can run up to 30 km/h. Good luck trying to catch them!

#WetlandWednesday
#Wetlands #WetlandAppreciation
#ExploreNL
#NatureNL
#NewfoundlandandLabrador

@FisheriesOceansCAN @AquaticConservationInititative

Fill your stockings with nature! Eight stickers an

Fill your stockings with nature! Eight stickers and one poster design feature Newfoundland and Labrador species, illustrated by local artist, Jamie Lewis @jmarie.lws

Posters $22.00 each
Stickers $5.00 each

You can pre-order a poster by sending an email to naturenl@naturenl.ca (all orders will be pick-up only).

Keep an eye for another announcement, as once the stickers are available for purchase, we will post more information!

#GivingTuesday #nature #newfoundlandandlabrador

Your donation allows us to provide free nature-bas

Your donation allows us to provide free nature-based programming to the people in our province. Thank you for your support. Donate to Nature Newfoundland & Labrador this Giving Tuesday.

#GivingTuesday #nature #newfoundlandandlabrador

Last week we had the chance to visit St. Mark’s

Last week we had the chance to visit St. Mark’s and Anthony Paddon Elementary to talk to students about wetlands, water quality, macroinvertebrates, Newfoundland biodiversity and riverbed management!

The most popular activity was our rapid “stream” assessment where the students were given their own personal stream and had to sample, sort and count the macroinvertebrate biodiversity 🪰🦟🪲🦗🪱🐌

This is part of a 3 year wetland project funded by @fisheriesoceanscan

#explorenl #wetlands #newfoundlandandlabrador #biodiversity

These are just some of the species we have observe

These are just some of the species we have observed during our Waterbird Surveys!

🦆The goal of the project is to collect baseline data of bird activity along the coastal regions of the Avalon Peninsula to inform oil spill preparedness and industrial development proposals.

We have survey spots in:
📍St. John’s Harbour
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📍Long Pond Marina
📍Holyrood Marina
📍Bay Bulls Harbour

If this sounds like a project you’d be interested in volunteering with, email our Program Coordinator Jill at programs@naturenl.ca

#explorenl #birds #birdingnl #newfoundlandandlabrador #biology #seabirds

Last week we hosted an Insects for Kids event at t

Last week we hosted an Insects for Kids event at the Majorie Mews Library and had 15 kids attend!🐝🦋🐛

🐞The kids observed and handled live and preserved insects and spiders, learned about insect anatomy and life stages, and designed and built their own imaginary insects.

🕷️We also read a story called Nefertiti the Spidernaut together—a true story about a spider that traveled to the International Space Station and learned to hunt for flies in zero gravity.

Thanks to everyone who attended and to Majorie Mews for having us @nlpublibraries

#newfoundlandandlabrador #insects

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