Francie Howard's connection to her family's land spans more than 200 years, embedding countless cherished memories and a deep love for the natural world. Through her heartfelt donation to the Nature Trust using Canada’s Ecological Gifts Program, Francie ensured that the beauty and tranquility of this land will be protected forever.
Lauren Aarts tells us about her life as a wrinkled shingle lichen hunter and the Nature Trust’s work to help landholders in New Brunswick learn more about, and help better protect, the natural wonders in their own backyard.
Read MoreJust in the last 50 years, wildlife populations globally have plummeted by 70 per cent. In North America, species declined by 20 per cent between 1970 and 2018. This is a biodiversity crisis, which is why in December 2022, Canada became the epicenter of promises to halt and reverse nature loss worldwide at the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15). Now, Environment and Climate Change Canada has released an interim Milestone Document to outline the country’s 2030 Biodiversity Strategy.
Read MoreCommunications intern Erin Hurley brings us this charming story about the wonders of nature—and how we can all make a difference for one especially magical New Brunswick forest type this holiday season.
Read MoreJoanne Dewey shares heartfelt stories of her late sister Tracey Dean, who left a legacy of feathers, fostering future naturalists, and helping New Brunswickers find peaceful moments in nature.
Read MoreThe Appalachian Hardwood Forest (AHF) is one of the oldest, richest, and most productive ecosystems in North America. Learn why, and what you can do to help preserve it.
Read MoreCommunications Manager Jon MacNeill shares this story about a day spent on the land with the Wolastoq Grand Chief as part of a Nature Trust initiative to deepen shared stewardship and help revitalize Indigenous names at nature preserves.
Read MoreListen to the wonderful Jim Goltz, longtime Nature Trust supporter and volunteer, speak with CBC Shift NB about our campaign to secure a new nature preserve of Appalachian Hardwood Forest near Woodstock and the property’s neat connection to our founder, the late Hal Hinds.
Read MoreRead a blog written by our Communications Intern, Ash Noble, about the rare and endangered Furbish’s lousewort, one of the hidden treasures of the Wolastoq/St. John River. Learn more about this unique plant and our work, with partners, to conserve and restore it.
Read MoreAs a supporter of the Nature Trust of New Brunswick, you already help protect the habitat recovery of unique, rare, and beautiful plant and animal species. But right now, you can take that support to the next level by helping to shape Canada's next national biodiversity strategy.
Read MoreHear from some of our conservation leaders about their love of New Brunswick’s natural spaces and their experience as part of the Ambassador Program.
Read MoreRead a blog by our Communications Intern, Erin Hurley, about the threat of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems and the importance of caring for these critical natural spaces full of colour and life.
Read MoreDiscover the beauty of the 36-hectare (89-acre) property of mature climate-resilient forest and Provincially Significant Wetlands on Scotch Lake we have raised the funds to protect thanks to your generous help!
Read the blog by our Conservation Coordinator, Lauren Aarts, to learn more about why we needed your help to ensure this magical natural space remains intact, forever.
Read MoreWe speak with Alice Reed and Bob Bancroft to learn more about their passion for conservation and why they made their generous gift of land in Gagetown.
Read MoreThe Nature Trust has the exciting opportunity to conserve a pristine 38.2-hectare (89.4-acre) property directly adjacent to an existing nature preserve. The Forest and Wetland in Waasis sits in an area of High Conservation Value. Its protection would expand the conserved area and preserve important wildlife habitat. In short, it's a refuge – and the Nature Trust hopes to keep it that way.
Read MoreBy Lian Goodall, The Saint Croix Courier
SAINT ANDREWS - If you enjoy any of Nature Trust of New Brunswick's 17 nature preserves in Charlotte County, you may have, in part, St. Andrews resident Jessie Davies to thank. Davies was the 2020 winner of the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence in Land Conservation.
A discussion with former Chief Executive Officer Renata Woodward and new Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Merrill about the changing leadership at the Nature Trust and their shared passion for conservation in New Brunswick.
Read MoreIn discussion with Dr. Isobel Ralston and Dr. Jan Oudenes, founders of the MapleCross Fund, about their efforts to protect and restore Canada's natural environment. This year MapleCross contributed a pivotal gift to secure the Keiko & Errol Nature Preserve on Ross Island, forever.
Read MoreFor many people, this river has always been known as the Skutik, and these lands are at the centre of the traditional lands of the Passamaquoddy People, whose true name is Peskotomuhkati. The Peskotomuhkati have lived on and around the Skutik River since time immemorial.
Read MoreA discussion with stewards Charly and Laura Bonga about their love of New Brunswick’s natural spaces and what inspired them to create a trail system through the Noremac Nature Preserve in Saint John.
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