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Nature NB's Festival of Nature: Plant Walk in Saint John

Location: Boars Head Nature Preserve

Date: June 3, 2023

Time: 1:45PM – 3:45PM

Leader: Nature NB & Susan Belfry

Registration: Online, Eventbrite

Number of Available Registrations: 10

Terrain Description: A 1.8km trail through varied terrain; the trail may be wet in some places and requires some uphill hiking at the start.

Difficulty: Moderate

Description: Learn about native plant species and explore the beautiful, coastal Boars Head Nature Preserve with local naturalist Susan Belfry. This workshop involves a relatively flat hike with frequent stops for plant identification and group discussion with the group leaders.

This event is part of Nature NB’s Festival of Nature. From June 2 - 4, discover New Brunswick nature through a wide variety of field trips, workshops, and experiences in the Saint John region. Registration is required, learn more about the festival here.

This event will be hosted outdoors at the Boars Head Nature Preserve, please dress according to the weather.

What to Bring:

  • Daypack

  • Water and snacks

  • Walking shoes/comfortable footwear

  • Optional: botanical field guides, plant identification apps

This workshop counts towards the Species Tracker certification of the Ambassador Program.