Morning Location: Wolastok Cafe, 540 NB-190, Perth-Andover, NB E7H 0B8
Afternoon Location: TBD
Date: Wednesday, September 23
Time (for morning session): 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Time (for afternoon session): 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Description: Join the Nature Trust of New Brunswick for a Forested Wetlands Workshop in Perth-Andover. This engaging day-long event begins in the morning with an indoor learning session at Wolastok Cafe, followed by a field component in the afternoon (location to be determined).
This event is part of the Stewarding Forested Wetlands workshop series, hosted by the Nature Trust of New Brunswick and supported by the Environmental Trust Fund (ETF). Designed for private woodlot owners and conservation partners, the workshop will deliver essential knowledge on the ecological, regulatory, and cultural value of forested wetlands in New Brunswick.
Participants will explore the importance of these ecosystems, build hands-on identification skills, and learn how to support local conservation efforts. The afternoon will include a collaborative walk-and-talk, offering space to share perspectives and connect with landholders and experts in a meaningful natural setting.
Note: Attendance is free, and light refreshments will be provided during the morning session. Participants are encouraged to bring lunch if they plan to attend the afternoon session as well. If you’d only like to attend part of the day, please contact carli.leroux@ntnb.org
What to Expect:
Learn how to identify a forested wetland
Learn about regulations on working in wetlands
Identify Species-at-Risk in forested wetlands
Discuss cultural views on forested wetlands
Learn how to steward forested wetland habitat
Walk-and-talk with Nature Trust staff and partners
What to bring for the field session:
Closed toes shoes
Appropriate clothing for the weather
Water, lunch and snacks
Sunscreen, Bug spray and/or bug net
Camera (optional)
Please note: During the afternoon field event, we will be venturing into areas with uneven terrain, slippery trails, and other hazards. We may be working in areas that are off-trail and un-maintained, so please come prepared with adequate, water-resistant footwear.
If you have any severe allergies or health concerns, please bring the proper medical prescriptions (EpiPen, inhaler, etc.) and inform staff.
Photography and videography will take place during this event. By registering for and attending, you consent to the use of your image and likeness in photos, videos, and other promotional materials created by the Nature Trust of New Brunswick, without compensation.