Nature Saint John

06/16/2026

You are invited tonight for a personal backyard tour to see pollinators, insects and who is attracted to the plants that grow in Susanne Bonnell's yard.

Meet at 38 Bedell Avenue, Saint John NB on Tuesday, June 16th from 6:30-8:00PM.

Registration NOT required. Suitable for all ages. Everyone is welcome.

06/13/2026

🐝 On Tuesday night, Susanne Bonnell is offering to give us a personal backyard tour to see pollinators, insects and who is attracted to the plants she grows in her yard.

Meet at 38 Bedell Avenue, Saint John NB on Tuesday, June 16th from 6:30-8:00PM.

Registration NOT required. Suitable for all ages. Everyone is welcome.

06/11/2026

As we prepare for our AGM on June 20th, we want to help our members get to know the people helping move our Club forward.

Up next: Paul Mansz!

Hi, I’m Paul, your co-President, and a member (along with my family) of the SJNC for nearly 25 years. I love a birding drive with my son, David, and will share my birding passion with the rest of my family wherever our vacations take us. Or wherever it takes me. I like to think it’s a passion, not an obsession; others’ opinions might differ 😊.

When I’m not birding (which, frankly, is anytime I’m outside or beside an open window) I like to putter around our garden and with projects around the house. I’m still working, so I don’t get nearly all the time I’d like for that – hopefully one of the bird songs I keep hearing is the one of retirement!

06/10/2026

Members: Check your newsletters or Heylo to register for an exclusive outing to learn all about tiny forest life: Mosses!

Bruce Bagnell will be leading our Club this Saturday afternoon to discover mosses on Shady Grove Trail, a beautiful hardwood forest with rocky outcrops. This will be a slow-paced, scenic, educational experience for all ages.

Non-members: Learn more about what our Club has to offer and become a member here: https://saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org/membership/

06/10/2026

It was a beautiful night in St Martins last night where we explored the sea caves trails as part of our Wander & Wonder walks. Connections were made with both nature and each other 💚

Every Tuesday, we visit a new location and next week we are doing something a bit different! 🐝

Next week, Susanne Bonnell is offering to give us a personal backyard tour to see pollinators, insects and who is attracted to the plants she grows in her yard. Meet at 38 Bedell Avenue, Saint John NB on Tuesday, June 16th from 6:30-8:00PM. All are welcome to join in and learn something new.

📸Photos: Jan Lucy

06/09/2026

Do you find raptor identification to be a challenge? You are not alone; hawks, falcons, harriers and the other members of this group test the skills of even experienced birders. Come learn from NB’s preeminent raptor expert, Todd Watts, Official Counter at the Greenlaw Mountain Hawk Watch, in this workshop.

The focus will be in-flight identification. Flight behaviour, plumage traits, wing and tail shape, as well as, general structure of thirteen “hawk” species will be explored. Reference material for future use will be suggested. Questions are encouraged. Bring a pen and paper for taking notes.

Suitable for: Adults, Youth

Reserve your spot or learn more here: https://saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org/event/how-to-identify-raptors-in-flight-with-todd-watts/

06/08/2026

Don't forget! Tomorrow evening we're headed to St. Martins Sea Caves for our Wander & Wonder Walks, everyone is welcome to attend! No registration needed.

This Week’s Leader: Tawnee Dwyer
This Week’s Location: St. Martins Sea Caves Trail – meet at The Caves restaurant, then drive up (or walk) the hill on Big Salmon Rd to trail entrance.

On Tuesday night, we're excited to head to St Martens to explore the Sea Caves trail with Tawnee Dwyer!

These slow-paced walks are all about pausing, exploring, and connecting with nature and with each other.

Location: St. Martins Sea Caves Trail – meet outside The Caves restaurant, we will then drive up (or walk) the hill on Big Salmon Rd to trail entrance.

Registration NOT required. Suitable for all ages. Everyone is welcome.

06/08/2026

We are heading back to the South Musquash Marsh in just over two weeks! Last time, we saw over 50 species of birds and we are so excited to see what is around in late June. Register now, spots fill fast!

Full event details & registration: https://saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org/event/birding-the-south-musquash/

06/04/2026

On Tuesday night, we're excited to head to St Martens to explore the Sea Caves trail with Tawnee Dwyer!

These slow-paced walks are all about pausing, exploring, and connecting with nature and with each other.

Location: St. Martins Sea Caves Trail – meet outside The Caves restaurant, we will then drive up (or walk) the hill on Big Salmon Rd to trail entrance.

Registration NOT required. Suitable for all ages. Everyone is welcome.