A Walk With a Naturalist

Caribou Plain Trail

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:03:51 GMT

Join Fundy Interpreter Dan Sinclair, park biologist Neil Vinson and Nature NB staff, on an exploration of the flora, fauna and natural history of Caribou Plain trail. This episode dives into the unique stories this wetland ecosystem has to offer, provides tips and tricks for emerging community scientists and gives listeners a taste of Fundy National Park’s ecological monitoring and education programs. Set apart from its coastal counterparts at Fundy, this gentle hike meanders past ponds, through a peat bog and under the canopy of mature forests. This adventure is filled with stories and intriguing biology and awaits your visit any time of the year.

Recording by: Gordon Mihan of Strike Pictures

Production and editing: Francie Morgan

Production Assistance: Adam Cheeseman

Design work: Samuel LeGresley

Special thanks to Fundy National Park

Funding provided by: Canada Healthy Communities initiative

Links:

Fundy National Park Geocaching -

https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nb/fundy/activ/decouverte-tours/geocachette-geocaching

Fundy National Park Explorers Program -

https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nb/fundy/activ/decouverte-tours/xplorateur-xplorer

iNaturalist -

https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/getting-started-inaturalist-canada-en

eBird birding application -

https://ebird.org/home

Merlin birding application -

https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/the-magic-of-merlin/

Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer -

https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/books

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15 | Territorial Acknowledgement and Town of Hampton

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:49:41 GMT

Jeremy Salgado, Deputy Mayor of the Town of Hampton, shares information about the First Nations history of the land, and a bit more about the modern culture of Hampton. He shares more about the symbol of Hampton, the Great Blue Heron.

Recorder and Editor: Danis Comeau, reGEN Media

Producer: Alysha Stone

Production Assistants: Francie Morgan; Jenna Knorr

Special thanks to the Hampton Nature Club and the Town of Hampton.

Links:

- Plan your next visit to take "A Walk With a Naturalist!": www.naturenb.ca/awwan

- reGEN Media: www.regenimpactmedia.com

- The Town of Hampton: www.hampton.ca

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

These episodes were recorded in summer 2023.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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14 | Wabanaki Forest

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:39:39 GMT

Kate Turner joins us once against to talk about the type of forest that is found in the area and the species that commonly grow here.

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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13 | Woodpeckers

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:36:05 GMT

Paul Martin joins us once again to talk about the variety of species of Woodpeckers that can be found in the area.

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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12 | Glossy Buckthorn

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:35:17 GMT

Madeline Honeyman talks about Glossy Buckthorn and how to learn more about the invasive species in your area.

Resources on invasive species:

- Invasive Species Centre: www.invasivespeciescentre.ca

- Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development, GNB: www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/erd/forestry-conservation/content/invasive-species.html

- New Brunswick Invasive Species Council: www.nbinvasives.ca

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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11 | Marsh Habitat and Waterfowl

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:31:17 GMT

Paul Martin from the Hampton Nature Club talks about Ossekeag Creek and the value of freshwater marshes.

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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10 | Children and Time in Nature

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:29:30 GMT

Lisa Jardine, the Principal of Dr. A. T. Leatherbarrow Primary School, talks about the value of this natural area to the students of Hampton.

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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9 | Wetland and Flooding

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:27:11 GMT

Bailey Brogan from the Town of Hampton explains what natural assets are and why they are invaluable to the infrastructure of municipalities. Natural assets are part of nature-based solutions which can be used to manage flooding and protect towns and cities against other extreme weather caused by climate change.

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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8 | Bridge and Marsh

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:24:41 GMT

Paul Martin, an avid naturalist from the Hampton area and shorebird counter for the Saint John Naturalists' Club, shares some of his favourite sightings from the area.

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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7 | Forest-edge Birds

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:21:05 GMT

Kate Turner talks about the species that you might find in this unique habitat type that skirts the edge of the forest and the meadow.

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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6 | Eastern White Cedar

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:18:41 GMT

Todd Beach from the Town of Hampton talks about the Eastern White Cedar, an important tree species found in Wabanaki Forest.

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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5 | Black-capped Chickadees

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:16:10 GMT

Kate Turner and her son Isaac joins us to talk about the Black-capped Chickadee. This small bird and provincial symbol of New Brunswick is a favourite of visitors to the area, especially the kids!

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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4 | Geological Formations

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:14:17 GMT

Andrew joins us once again to talk about the rock formations that can be found in the park. The geology of the area was shaped by the most recent Ice Age, which saw the valley covered by a thick sheet of ice.

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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3 | The Pond

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:10:42 GMT

Andrew, an arborist and outdoor educator who lives in Hampton, talks about one of the many species that calls this pond home: the Green Frog.

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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2 | White-tailed Deer

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:06:27 GMT

Joe Kennedy, provincial deer biologist for the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development, shares information about the White-tailed Deer. Read by Todd Beach.

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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1 | Welcome to Dutch Point Park

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:02:43 GMT

Gena Fowler welcomes listeners to Dutch Point Park and shares some of the history of the area. These episodes were recorded in summer 2023.

Links:

- Learn more about the land where you live: www.native-land.ca

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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11 | Thanks For Visiting Chiasson-Office!

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:44:28 GMT

We hope that this guided tour has helped you think about the beach in a different way and better understand our place in the vast complex system that is the coast.

Host: Lewnanny Richardson

Recorder and Editor: Danis Comeau, reGEN Media

Producer: Alysha Stone

Production Assistants: Francie Morgan; Jenna Knorr

Links:

- Plan your next visit to take "A Walk With a Naturalist!": www.naturenb.ca/awwan

- reGEN Media: www.regenimpactmedia.com

- Join the Club de naturalistes de la péninsule acadienne: www.facebook.com/clubcnpa

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

These episodes were recorded in summer 2023.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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10 | Trash On Our Beaches

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:43:49 GMT

Trash on our beaches is a global issue, and the beaches of New Brunswick are not immune to the heavy presence of pollution in our oceans and on our beaches. Challenge yourself to remove trash every time you visit a beach, or organize a community clean-up for your area! You can also get involved with organizations like Nature NB who participate in beach clean-up events and efforts across the province. Follow our social media to stay up-to-date.

Links:

- Facebook: www.facebook.com/naturenb

- Instagram: www.instagram.com/nature.nb

- Website: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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9 | The 2022 Avian Influenza

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:42:42 GMT

In 2022, New Brunswick experienced a much higher than normal occurrence of cases of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. This virus was observed in a variety of birds species, but was most often seen in the Northern Gannet, where hundreds of infected birds were found washing up on beaches all summer.

To learn more about H5N1, visit the Government of Canada website: https://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/diseases/reportable/avian-influenza/latest-bird-flu-situation/status-ongoing-avian-influenza-response

To report a suspected case of H5N1, please contact the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative: www.cwhc-rcsf.ca

Links:

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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8 | Black-browed Albatross

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:41:25 GMT

A chance sighting of an unfamiliar species by a group of fishers ended up being a rare species not only for New Brunswick, but for the Northern Hemisphere as a whole!

Links:

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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7 | The Gulf of St. Lawrence Aster

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:39:42 GMT

The Gulf of St. Lawrence Aster is a small endangered species that's only found in a few places on the New Brunswick coast. Lewnanny describes the importance of preserving each and every species, no matter how small, because we can't predict what will happen when species like this aster are gone forever.

Links:

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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6 | Using iNaturalist

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:37:49 GMT

Learn more about the species you see on your walks and explore the observations near you with the community science app, iNaturalist! Use this app on your smartphone or in your browser to get identifications for the species that you find. Uploading your observations to iNaturalist also contributes to datasets that are used by scientists every day.

Links:

- Sign up for iNaturalist: www.inaturalist.org

- See Lewnanny's observations: www.inaturalist.org/people/209880

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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5 | Finding a Walrus Skull

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:35:53 GMT

In the Tabusintac area, Lewnanny and Nature NB staff found something they'd never seen in the area before: a walrus skull. It's been centuries since live walruses were seen in New Brunswick, so the skull has been sent to the New Brunswick Museum for dating and preservation.

Links:

- The New Brunswick Museum: www.nbm-mnb.ca

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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4 | Salt Marshes

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:33:40 GMT

Lewnanny talks about the importance of salt marshes. This habitat acts like a nursery, providing countless species with an area to lay their eggs and raise their young. Salt marshes provide protection from storms, they provide food sources for many species, they help to mitigate the effects of extreme weather as a result of climate change, and so much more.

Links:

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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3 | Piping Plovers

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:32:28 GMT

Lewnanny talks about one of the pillars of his work in the Acadian Peninsula, the conservation of the Piping Plover. The population of small endangered shorebird is declining, but listen to learn how you can help.

Links:

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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2 | Dunes on the Acadian Peninsula

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:29:31 GMT

Lewnanny talks about the importance of sand dunes and the plant that holds them together: Marram Grass.

Links:

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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1 | Meet Lewnanny

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:23:55 GMT

Meet Lewnanny Richardson, Species at Risk Program Director at Nature NB and host of these episodes which were recorded on the beach in Chiasson-Office. These episodes were recorded in summer 2023.

Links:

- Learn more about the land where you live: www.native-land.ca

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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10 | Thanks For Visiting!

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:52:56 GMT

The last episode in the Atholville series is also a beginning, as Jolène shows you an alternate entrance to this area complete with a playground and parking.

Host: Jolène Dubé

Recorder and Editor: Danis Comeau, reGEN Media

Producer: Alysha Stone

Production Assistants: Francie Morgan; Jenna Knorr

Special thanks to the Restigouche Naturalist Club and the Campbellton Regional Community.

Links:

- Plan your next visit to take "A Walk With a Naturalist!": www.naturenb.ca/awwan

- reGEN Media: www.regenimpactmedia.com

- Find the Restigouche Naturalist Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/579270792232722/

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

These episodes were recorded in summer 2023.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 | The Pond

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:52:09 GMT

This seasonal pond drains every spring and summer thanks to those expert tunnel borers, Muskrats!

Links:

- Find the Restigouche Naturalist Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/579270792232722/

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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8 | Sounds of the Wetland

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:51:31 GMT

Jolène breaks down the many voices that make up the chorus of the marsh.

Links:

- Find the Restigouche Naturalist Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/579270792232722/

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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7 | Oak Trees and Chipmunks

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:50:54 GMT

Mature Red Oaks provide stockpiles of acorns for Chipmunks to hide away. These trees were likely planted as opposed to occurring naturally, as Atholville lies just beyond the natural range for this species.

Links:

- Find the Restigouche Naturalist Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/579270792232722/

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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6 | Birding at the Sewage Lagoon 2

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:50:08 GMT

Experienced birders know that sewage lagoons are birding hotspots, and this spot in Atholville is no exception! Jolène describes some more of the species that you might see in this area.

Links:

- Find the Restigouche Naturalist Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/579270792232722/

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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5 | Birding at the Sewage Lagoon

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:49:24 GMT

Experienced birders know that sewage lagoons are birding hotspots, and this spot in Atholville is no exception! Jolène describes some of the species that you might see in this area.

Links:

- Find the Restigouche Naturalist Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/579270792232722/

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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4 | Wildlife of the Marsh 2

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:48:37 GMT

Jolène describes some more of the species that you might see while walking along this route.

Links:

- Find the Restigouche Naturalist Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/579270792232722/

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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3 | Wildlife of the Marsh

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:47:54 GMT

Jolène describes some of the species that you might see while walking along this route.

Links:

- Find the Restigouche Naturalist Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/579270792232722/

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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2 | History of the Marsh

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:47:02 GMT

Jolène recounts the history of the marsh in the area formerly known as Atholville, now part of the Campbellton Regional Community.

Links:

- Find the Restigouche Naturalist Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/579270792232722/

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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1 | Meet Jolène

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:42:42 GMT

Meet Jolène Dubé, host of these episodes in Atholville. Jolène is a passionate nature lover and President of the Restigouche Naturalist Club. These episodes were recorded in summer 2023.

Links:

- Learn more about the land where you live: www.native-land.ca

- Find the Restigouche Naturalist Club on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/579270792232722/

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.