Josh Carew spent his earliest years in Toronto surrounded by the ‘concrete jungle.’ Although he had visited courtyards and playgrounds before, it was not until he moved to Nova Scotia that he truly got to experience the great outdoors for the first time.

Now a volunteer steward for the Nature Trust of New Brunswick, Carew is encouraging others to experience the connection and community that comes when you give back to nature.

Lauren Aarts tells us about her life as a wrinkled shingle lichen hunter and the Nature Trust’s work to help landholders in New Brunswick learn more about, and help better protect, the natural wonders in their own backyard.

Communications intern Erin Hurley brings us this charming story about the wonders of nature—and how we can all make a difference for one especially magical New Brunswick forest type this holiday season.

The Appalachian Hardwood Forest (AHF) is one of the oldest, richest, and most productive ecosystems in North America. Learn why, and what you can do to help preserve it.

Communications Manager Jon MacNeill shares this story about a day spent on the land with the Wolastoq Grand Chief as part of a Nature Trust initiative to deepen shared stewardship and help revitalize Indigenous names at nature preserves.

Listen to the wonderful Jim Goltz, longtime Nature Trust supporter and volunteer, speak with CBC Shift NB about our campaign to secure a new nature preserve of Appalachian Hardwood Forest near Woodstock and the property’s neat connection to our founder, the late Hal Hinds. 

Read a blog written by our Communications Intern, Ash Noble, about the rare and endangered Furbish’s lousewort, one of the hidden treasures of the Wolastoq/St. John River. Learn more about this unique plant and our work, with partners, to conserve and restore it.

As a supporter of the Nature Trust of New Brunswick, you already help protect the habitat recovery of unique, rare, and beautiful plant and animal species. But right now, you can take that support to the next level by helping to shape Canada's next national biodiversity strategy. 

Hear from some of our conservation leaders about their love of New Brunswick’s natural spaces and their experience as part of the Ambassador Program.

Read a blog by our Communications Intern, Erin Hurley, about the threat of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems and the importance of caring for these critical natural spaces full of colour and life.

Discover the beauty of the 36-hectare (89-acre) property of mature climate-resilient forest and Provincially Significant Wetlands on Scotch Lake we have raised the funds to protect thanks to your generous help!

Read the blog by our Conservation Coordinator, Lauren Aarts, to learn more about why we needed your help to ensure this magical natural space remains intact, forever.

The Nature Trust has the exciting opportunity to conserve a pristine 38.2-hectare (89.4-acre) property directly adjacent to an existing nature preserve. The Forest and Wetland in Waasis sits in an area of High Conservation Value. Its protection would expand the conserved area and preserve important wildlife habitat. In short, it's a refuge – and the Nature Trust hopes to keep it that way.

By Lian Goodall, The Saint Croix Courier
SAINT ANDREWS - If you enjoy any of Nature Trust of New Brunswick's 17 nature preserves in Charlotte County, you may have, in part, St. Andrews resident Jessie Davies to thank. Davies was the 2020 winner of the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Land Conservation.

A discussion with former Chief Executive Officer Renata Woodward and new Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Merrill about the changing leadership at the Nature Trust and their shared passion for conservation in New Brunswick.

In discussion with Dr. Isobel Ralston and Dr. Jan Oudenes, founders of the MapleCross Fund, about their efforts to protect and restore Canada's natural environment. This year MapleCross contributed a pivotal gift to secure the Keiko & Errol Nature Preserve on Ross Island, forever.

For many people, this river has always been known as the Skutik, and these lands are at the centre of the traditional lands of the Passamaquoddy People, whose true name is Peskotomuhkati. The Peskotomuhkati have lived on and around the Skutik River since time immemorial.

A discussion with stewards Charly and Laura Bonga about their love of New Brunswick’s natural spaces and what inspired them to create a trail system through the Noremac Nature Preserve in Saint John.

We have embarked on one of our most significant conservation projects to date - to conserve 860 acres on Ross Island. We met with some of our Conserve Y(our) NB Cabinet Members, Board Members, and staff to learn more about why protecting Ross Island is so exciting and why they love Grand Manan.

“We’ve got this beautiful parcel of land, and then we find your organization. It was just sort of meant to be.” - Dick Bassett on donating the Louis W. Bassett Nature Preserve in memory of his father.

As she neared retirement, Laurie Campbell thought long and hard about what the next chapter of her life would bring. A few years ago, Laurie decided to join our team at the Nature Trust - it was a perfect fit.

Julie McCrum is an outdoor educator who has always shared her love of nature with everyone around her. Now living in Aiken, South Carolina, Julie’s passion for wildlife led her to mentor 10-year-old Graham, in the art of bird watching.