100 Places, Protected Forever—Because of You
Together for 100
100 Places, Protected Forever—Because of You
For nearly four decades, the Nature Trust of New Brunswick has protected the forests, wetlands, islands, and shorelines that shape our province’s identity. From the creation of our very first nature preserve in 1988, each new property added to our network has represented the same thing: a community choosing to protect the places they love, forever.
Today, we are equally honoured and excited to announce a new chapter in this shared journey: the establishment of our 100th nature preserve!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, our Together for 100 campaign concluded March 31 with the addition of three new nature preserves, bringing our total network to 100 preserves across more than 14,700 acres.
Reaching 100 nature preserves means 100 wild spaces lovingly cared for by our dedicated community of nature enthusiasts and ensures that the same clean rivers, bustling forests, and intact wildlands we cherish today will endure for generations of New Brunswickers to explore.
This milestone also brings us within reach of an even bigger goal. We are now only 300 acres away from hitting the Conserve Y(our) NB—a campaign launched in 2020 to double the land we protect by 2030—goal of protecting 15,000 acres.
This work is the story of thousands of New Brunswickers who have stepped up over the years—donors, volunteers, community partners—all united around the belief that the wild places we love should remain protected forever. Thank you for being a part of it!
Together, We Protected What Matters Most
Launched in the winter 2025, our Together for 100 campaign raised $101,000 and enabled us to add three new nature preserves, one in Upper Nashwaak, one in Tracyville, and one along the Southwest Miramichi River (plus an extension to an existing preserve near Saint John).
98. Forested Wetlands of Tracyville (Official Name Pending)
Located on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik along the North Branch Oromocto River, where thousands of shining gaspereau migrate each year, the Forested Wetlands of Tracyville (official name pending) protects 22 hectares (54 acres) of mature, undisturbed forests, wetlands and riparian habitat. This preserve protects an array of hardwoods, culturally significant plant communities, and endangered species like the olive-sided flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) and bank swallow (Riparia riparia).
By securing this property, the Nature Trust safeguards one of the few remaining tracts of mature forest and forested wetland along this stretch of the North Branch Oromocto River. Special thanks to Environment and Climate Change Canada's Natural Heritage Conservation Program–Land Trusts Conservation Fund for also contributing to the acquisition of this property.
99. Riparian Wilds of the Southwest Miramichi (Official Name Pending)
Located on unceded Mi’kma’ki territory on the northern shore of the Southwest Miramichi River, the Riparian Wilds of Southwest Miramichi (official name pending) is a diverse 3.6-hectare (8.9-acre) property where wetlands, forest, shoreline, and part of a freshwater island meet near Doaktown. Generously donated by Deloris Wetzel, this land was historically used as a pasture and is now regenerating into an early successional forest that supports a diversity of wildlife at every turn.
Protecting this land helps maintain cool, clean water for Atlantic salmon, safeguards habitat for species at risk like butternut trees (Juglans cinerea), and preserves a beloved corner of Doaktown’s river valley—a landscape known across the world for its natural beauty and outdoor heritage.
100. Nighthawk Woods of Stanley (Official Name Pending)
Tucked between Stanley and Fredericton and located on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik, this 20-hectare (50-acre) mixedwood forest plays an important role in the Upper Nashwaak landscape. The land is embellished with vernal pools and shaded by tolerant hardwoods, giving it a rich range of microhabitats supporting species at risk like the hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus), Eastern wood-pewee (Contopus virens), and common nighthawk (Chordeiles minor).
Shaped by a history of light agriculture and selective harvesting, this stretch of woods is steadily returning to mature forest. Protecting places like this strengthens the resilience of the landscape, allowing wildlife to move, adapt, and persist as climate change continues to reshape habitats across New Brunswick.
Sea Dog Cove Nature Preserve Extension
Located on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik, the Sea Dog Cove Nature Preserve’s 72 hectares (178 acres) spans the width of the Kingston Peninsula with frontage on the Kennebecasis River on both ends: Barlow’s Bluff to the South and Sea Dog Cove to the North.
The preserve was expanded twice in recent years: once in 2024 through an ecological gift of 2.3 acres (thanks to project funding from the New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund and generous supporters) and again in 2025 with the purchase of an additional 100 acres. And more good news: our team is hard at work this spring extending this preserve’s existing popular trail into the new extension!
The Work Continues—And It Needs All of Us
Even with this watershed moment for our land conservation charity, our work to protect, promote and inspire New Brunswickers to connect with the nature they love isn’t over—and it needs all of us.
And we know that people like you, who never miss an opportunity to get into the woods or comb a shoreline, see what is at stake every day. The forests we walk in, the wetlands alive with birdsong, the quiet places that hold our memories, they don’t stay protected by chance. It takes people, partnership, and long-term commitment.
That’s the benefit of a dedicated organization like the Nature Trust of New Brunswick. As we enter this new chapter, your continued support will help our team:
Protect habitat for species at risk;
Safeguard forests that store carbon and regulate climate;
Maintain clean water and healthy river systems;
Strengthen wildlife corridors across the province; and
Ensure long-term care of—and connection to—these landscapes.
You can continue making a difference by making a tax-deductible donation today.
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