FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
APRIL 28, 2021
FREDERICTON, NB
The Nature Trust of New Brunswick is launching the third annual Passport to Nature initiative in April 2021. The Passport to Nature is designed to connect people with the outdoors in creative ways and foster conservation skills for all ages. The initiative includes free, family-friendly events which encourage New Brunswickers to learn new skills, explore the outdoors and connect with nature in their backyard.
The Passport to Nature initiative was created in 2019 to engage the public on land conservation through discovering natural spaces or learning more about local nature preserves. The Nature Trust has a rich history of engaging with outdoor adventurers of all levels through various outdoor events and unique volunteer opportunities throughout the province. Last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the initiative was moved to a digital platform with great success. In 2021-22, the Passport to Nature will continue to take place virtually and encourage participants to use the skills they learn in the online workshops to explore local outdoor spaces with their loved ones safely.
The goal of this year’s Passport to Nature initiative is to encourage the public to discover the beauty and biodiversity New Brunswick nature has to offer on their terms, from the comfort of their own home. Throughout the year, Nature Trust experts and volunteers will offer a series of educational webinars and videos covering various topics through a fully digital experience. Designed for people of all ages and skill levels, these digital educational adventures include how to lead a shoreline cleanup, introduction to community science, how to identify spring wildflowers, learning about the Nature Trust’s newest conserved properties, how to become a conservation ambassador, and more.
Interested participants are asked to register for the webinars in advance on our website. The educational videos will premiere on the Nature Trust’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. This year’s Passport to Nature will be launched with a Community Science webinar on May 6th. In the first webinar, Nature Trust stewardship staff will introduce the different science-based projects you can get involved and teach you how to become a leader for conservation through the Nature Trust Ambassador Program.
Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) proudly sponsors this year’s digital Passport to Nature. This is the third year ANBL has supported and championed the Passport to Nature. This initiative would not be possible without their support.
The Nature Trust’s Passport to Nature initiative is one of many taking place throughout Canada. Other Passports to Nature programs are found in Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and British Columbia.
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QUOTES:
“We are very proud to partner with the Nature Trust of NB to launch a set of webinars that will help New Brunswickers feel more connected to the outdoors. In today’s climate, it is more important than ever to get outside and take care of each other and of our mental health. We hope these webinars and virtual hikes help people understand the importance of exploring the beautiful, protected nature preserves the Nature Trust of NB has to offer, safely and on their own terms.”– Lori Stickles, President and CEO of ANBL
ABOUT ALCOOL NB LIQUOR (ANBL):
ANBL responsibly manages a successful business for the people of New Brunswick. ANBL supports both province-wide organizations as well as local initiatives throughout New Brunswick.
ABOUT THE NATURE TRUST OF NEW BRUNSWICK:
Established in 1987, the Nature Trust of New Brunswick is a charitable land conservation organization dedicated to preserving the province’s ecologically significant landscapes. To date, the Nature Trust has conserved over 9,000 acres in more than 60 beautiful and diverse nature preserves in New Brunswick.
Our mission is to conserve areas in New Brunswick that are ecologically significant, to establish nature preserves that remain protected forever, to steward the preserves through a network of volunteers and supporters, and to engage with the public on the importance of land conservation, New Brunswick’s natural heritage, biodiversity, and species at risk.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Kelsey Hogan
Acting Communications and Engagement Coordinator
Nature Trust of New Brunswick
kelsey.hogan@ntnb.org
Marie-Andrée Bolduc
Director of Communications
Alcool NB Liqour
marie-andree.bolduc@cannabis-nb.com