Gannets abandon chicks at Cape St. Mary’s…again
Yet again parental Northern Gannets are abandoning their chicks at Cape St. Mary's - an event very reminiscent of the 2012 abandonment with almost the same timing. Like 2012, there…
Nature and natural flood control in the heart of St. John’s: Long Pond and Rennie’s River
Nature Newfoundland and Labrador and Friends are celebrating this valuable part of our natural environment with an evening walk along the shores of Long Pond and part of Rennie’s River.…
Comments on Rennies River Catchment Stormwater Management Plan
by J. D. Jacobs and R. J. Gibson Nature Newfoundland and Labrador “(In future planning and development) it will be necessary to keep in mind the location of land uses…
Annual Charlie Horwood Memorial Pink Lady Slipper Orchid Walk
Delayed due to lateness of spring this year… New date: Thursday evening, June 26, 2014, 6:30 pm. Rain or shine! Meet at the MUN Vivarium Parking Lot, off Mount Scio…
Whale Festival | Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site and Petty Harbour Mini Aquarium
Every year thousands of whales migrate to the waters off the east coast of Newfoundland and Labrador to feed. The Cape Spear - Petty Harbour region annually witnesses hundreds of…
A Steward’s Perspective on the Avalon Wilderness Reserve
Public Lecture by Aaron O’Brien Aaron O’Brien grew up in Cape Broyle on the Southern Shore of the Avalon Peninsula. He has a passion for wilderness areas and has…
Annual NatureNL Long Pond Clean-up
Nature Newfoundland and Labrador will hold our annual clean-up of Long Pond on Saturday, May 10, 2014, starting at 10:00 a.m. Meet behind the “Splash” facility on the south side…
Owl Walk at Butter Pot
Have you ever went owl watching? On April 27th, haul on some warm clothing and your rubber boots and join Park Manager Keith Brown for a late excursion of Butter…
Nature NL April Talks @ The Rooms
Twice a year Nature NL collaborates with The Rooms to present talks on aspects of local natural history. These talks replace our regular third Thursday of the month ones. The…
Newfoundland and Labrador Nocturnal Owl Survey
Calling all Owlers! Bird Studies Canada would like to coordinate a volunteer Nocturnal Owl Survey (http://www.birdscanada.org/volunteer/natowls/) in Newfoundland and Labrador this spring (April/May 2014). First we need to know if…