Location: Mount Misery Nature Preserve, Kingston Peninsula
Parking/Meeting Location: A small parking area is located in a clearing off Mount Misery Road East near the preserve’s trail entrance. If possible, we encourage event participants to carpool!
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Date: Saturday, September 26
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Description: This volunteer training day is for anyone interested in independent field-based volunteering with the Nature Trust of New Brunswick. Our team will teach you how to use the Landscape Conservation app, which is an essential tool in stewarding our nature preserves, as well as trail maintenance procedures and water quality monitoring. After attending a volunteer training day, you will be equipped to volunteer independently and perform trail maintenance and general monitoring on our nature preserves!
Located along Murphy Cove in unceded Wolastoqiyik territory on the Kingston Peninsula, Mount Misery Nature Preserve offers a diverse topography and protects 31 hectares (77 acres) of forested wetlands, a multitude of mixed wood forest compositions, and an open meadow. This property also has previously established trails, as well as new trails created by our Nature Trust staff, making it a wonderful option for recreational activities like birdwatching.
What to Expect:
Hands-on learning opportunities
Insights from seasoned experts
Networking with fellow nature enthusiasts
Opportunities to engage in meaningful stewardship activities
What to Bring:
Weather-appropriate clothing, long pants, and hiking shoes/comfortable footwear
Daypack
Lunch, snacks, and water
Sunscreen and bug spray
Smartphone or tablet with Landscape Mobile App installed (Landscape Mobile App Training Video)
Optional: loppers, saw, drill
Please note: Nature Trust preserves are natural, undeveloped properties, which means they can come 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 footwear.
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.