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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 #TBT The Osprey – Ask a natural history question: Why slugs?

#TBT The Osprey – Ask a natural history question: Why slugs?

The Osprey, vol. 42, no. 03 (Summer 2011) By: Barry J. Hicks Q: Slugs are the bane of vegetable gardeners everywhere (especially this rainy spring and summer!), but do they…

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Read more about the article #TBT The Osprey – Nature Sketches: Painted Lady Butterfly (<i>Vanessa cardui</i>)

#TBT The Osprey – Nature Sketches: Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui)

The Osprey, vol. 35, no. 02 (May 2004) By: A. Glen Ryan Painted Lady Butterfly by A. Glen Ryan The Painted Lady is likely the most widespread butterfly in the…

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Read more about the article Molly Morrissey Receives 2021 Leslie Tuck Avian Ecology Award

Molly Morrissey Receives 2021 Leslie Tuck Avian Ecology Award

The recipient of Memorial University's Leslie Tuck Avian Ecology Award, an endowed scholarship started by friends of the Natural History Society (now Nature NL) has their winning essay published by…

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We’re hiring an Executive Director!

Our all-volunteer Board of Directors is excited to be hiring for one part time Executive Director position. The position will run this summer and fall. There is a possibility of…

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Read more about the article The Snow Bunting Project – Labrador

The Snow Bunting Project – Labrador

Snow buntings taking flight. (Photo: V. Buckle) By Cheryl Davis, with Megan Boucher Cheryl Davis (Dartmouth, NS) got excited about the snow buntings she saw while living in western Labrador.…

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Read more about the article Armchair Hiking โ€“ Gros Morne Mountain

Armchair Hiking โ€“ Gros Morne Mountain

Gros Morne Mountain looms large with its vast, steep, rocky slopes and expose summit. The top of the mountain feels far away as you start walking on the trail, winding…

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You work your way up a beaten path laden with blueberry bushes and lichen. Your breathing mirrors the ebb and flow of the distant ocean as you faintly hear the…

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Read more about the article A Tour of Successful Local Protected Areas

A Tour of Successful Local Protected Areas

At our August talk we went on a tour of some successful local protected areas to highlight some of big benefits they can bring to the surrounding areas. We toured…

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Read more about the article Attu east: what makes us unique in the ABA?

Attu east: what makes us unique in the ABA?

By Lancy Cheng and Megan Boucher The post Attu East: what makes us unique in the ABA? has been shared by naturalist Lancy Cheng who leads events with Nature NL…

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๐Ÿข Happy World Sea Turtle Day ๐Ÿข The Leatherb ๐Ÿข Happy World Sea Turtle Day ๐Ÿข

The Leatherback Sea Turtle is the only sea turtle commonly found in the waters off on Newfoundland and Labrador. ๐ŸŒŠ

The Leatherback sea turtle is the largest reptile in the world!๐ŸŒ
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 โฌ‡
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. Johnโ€™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
๐Ÿ›๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒž Join Nature Newfoundland & Labrador a ๐Ÿ›๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒž 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
๐Ÿ›Yesterday for Wetland Wednesday we visited 4 g ๐Ÿ›Yesterday for Wetland Wednesday we visited 4 grade 6 classes at Mary Queen of Peace Elementary. 

We learned about river ecosystems, what species live there; such as American eel and macroinvertebrate's. 

We did a hands on activity where we all became river biologists. Each student conducted their own stream assessment where they sampled, identified each species, sorted, and completed data analysis comparing data trends.

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

#Biodiverity #Newfoundlandandlabrador #wetlands #AERF #NatureNL
๐Ÿฅพ Join us on July 23rd for a free public guided ๐Ÿฅพ Join us on July 23rd for a free public guided hike in Spillars Cove. We will meet at the Klondike Trail Parking area. See the discussion section for map photos for parking descriptions. We are going to talk all things nature, view geological features, and hopefully spot some seabirds and whales! Pack those binoculars!!

For more details about this event, follow the event link below! ๐ŸŒž

Nature NL would like to thank the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation's Active NL grant for supporting our monthly guided walks/hikes

Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LDSDH2hid/

#Guidedhike #ExploreNL #TourismNL #Bonavista #NatureNL #SpillarsCove
Happy #wetlandwednesday! Did you know the Memorial Happy #wetlandwednesday! Did you know the Memorial University Botanical Garden Located in St.Johns, NL, hosts many types of natural wetland spaces? 

While visiting our friends at the @mun_botanical_garden, We were able to observe this beautiful bog rosemary just about to bloom growing in a fen!

Fun fact: Bog rosemary is part of the Heath / Ericaceae family. Although it resembles rosemary, it does not have the same rosemary fragrance as our typical culinary rosemary, and you can't eat this species. ๐ŸŒฟ

Thank you for having us @mun_botanical_garden ๐Ÿชด

This video was created with the support from the Aquatic Ecosystems Restoration Fund @fisheriesoceanscan

#reels #scienceiscool #wetlands #explorenl #Newfoundland
Join Nature Newfoundland & Labrador and Aquatic Co Join Nature Newfoundland & Labrador and Aquatic Conservation Initiative on July 5th at 10am In St.Shott's for a BioBlitz + Nature Walk - Where we try to identify as many species as possible with iNaturalist! This is a free event and all ages are welcome.
We will be meeting at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, making our way down towards the beach and St.Shott's River.
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/.../1FAIpQLSckNvDg6Vt.../viewform...

#BioBlitz #iNaturlaist #NatureNL #StShotts #ExploreNL
Happy World Oceans Day from Nature NL! Together, w Happy World Oceans Day from Nature NL! Together, we can protect our oceans to conserve it's biodiversity. ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ’™

#WOD #worldoceansday #oceansciences #conservation #conserveoceans #oceanscanada #oceanweekcanada #natureNL
We are set up at the @wod_nl event at the @marine. We are set up at the @wod_nl event at the @marine.institute today until 3 PM to celebrate World Oceans Day! 

#worldoceansday #wodNL #marinemammals #marineinstitute #MI #NatureNL #oceansciences #exploreNL
Happy Pride Month from Nature NL! Nature does no Happy Pride Month from Nature NL! 

Nature does not discriminate. Our mission is nature for all, no matter how you identify. We foster a welcoming space for everyone to get out and enjoy nature! ๐Ÿ’œ๐ŸคŽ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿงก๐Ÿฉท

#Nature #PrideMonth
Day 2 of 3 at the 2025 NL Habitat Conservation Wor Day 2 of 3 at the 2025 NL Habitat Conservation Workshop hosted by @sam_stewardship . ๐ŸŒ

Today we got hear from many valuable environmental industry leaders and make make wonderful connections. These types of event's are vital to working together to achieve environmental conservation goals. 

During today's event, we got the opportunity to meet with Honorable Minister Lisa Dempster. Minister for the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture; and Government House Leader, Representing the District of Cartwright-L'Anse au Clair. 

Photo description starting from the left: Nature NL Program Coordinator Alexis Cole, Nature NL Executive Director Stephanie O'Quinn, Honorable Minister Lisa Dempster, and Nature NL Conservation Intern Tristin Clarke.

#conservationgoals #NewfoundlandAndLabrador #NatureNL
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