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A Birdfeeder Model

As with most good deeds, feeding birds in the winter is done primarily for the benefit of the feeder, not the eater. We place feeders near our window, to enjoy…

Second annual Grad Student Talks a success

by Laura King Nature NL was lucky to have three bright and motivated graduate students from Memorial University speak with us last week. Being able to hear about cutting edge research…

Winter Gull Workshop 2017 – Trip report

Megan Boucher & Laura King It was a cold day at Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John's with low numbers of gulls however we had a great turnout of 35…

Parks Canada consultations about the future of our national parks are available until January 27th 2017. They are interested in your ideas. letstalkparkscanada.ca/about/how-to-participate Take the time to submit your thoughts…

Lichen Field Trip to Sir Robert Bond Park (2016-08-20)

Saturday, August 20th was a fine day at Sir Robert Bond Park in Whitbourne. Sunshine, a light breeze, and cool morning temperatures made for perfect field conditions. Sixteen enthusiasts joined naturalist…

The Annual Charlie Horwood Pink Lady Slipper Fieldtrip, 2016-06-18

En route to the University’s Vivarium parking lot for the 10:00 am start of the field trip this June 18, 2016, my car thermometer read plus three degrees. That prompted one…

R. John Gibson 1931-2016

On May 7th, Nature Newfoundland and Labrador lost one of our stalwarts. Dr. R. John Gibson, scientist, naturalist, and conservationist, passed away peacefully at his home on the shores of…

Time to Act on Biodiversity and Species at Risk in Newfoundland and Labrador

Red-necked Phalarope is a small shorebird that appears to be in decline. This species is proposed to be listed Special Concern under the Species at Risk Act. (Photo By Elma from Reykjavík [CC…

NatureNL t-shirt! (with PayPal button)

We are now taking online orders for our NatureNL t-shirts (see below). We will also take orders in person at our next meeting, Thursday, May 19, 2016. The t-shirts come in royal…

AGM/Member Slide Show Rescheduled!

Hope you can come to the rescheduled the Nature Newfoundland and Labrador AGM and Members/Friends Slide Show. It will be on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at 7:30 pm in the…