Join the Nature Trust of New Brunswick for a Forested Wetlands Workshop in Woodstock. This engaging day-long event begins in the morning with an indoor learning session, followed by a field component at the nearby Beardsley Hill Nature Preserve in the afternoon.
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 and a ceremonial gathering, offering space to share perspectives and connect with landholders and experts in a meaningful natural setting.
Note: The forest walk will proceed only if the provincial fire risk levels are lowered.
Location: Morning Session - AYR Motor Centre, 105 Connell Park Road, Woodstock, NB
Afternoon Session - Beardsley Hill Nature Preserve, Woodstock, NB 46.12716727161525, -67.63348959298885
Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm (Indoor Workshop Session)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Field Session)
Join the Nature Trust as we explore wetland regulations in New Brunswick, discover rare species like the Canada warbler and white rimmed shingle lichen, gain cultural insights shared by First Nations partners, and learn best practices for managing these special places responsibly.
Note: Attendance is free, and light refreshments will be provided during the morning session.
Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch if they plan to attend the afternoon session as well.
What to Expect:
Walk-and-talk with Nature Trust staff, and First Nations partners
Discussion on sustainable management and cultural values
Forest ceremony honoring the ecological and cultural significance of wetlands
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)