Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration Committee

06/12/2026

Had a little help with weeding our Scenic View pollinator garden today!

06/11/2026

A species at risk support project sponsored by NB Wildlife Trust Fund is well underway thanks to all involved! We are setting up a 'cattle shelter', intending it to be used by barn swallows, a native species at risk that nests in human-made structures.

Our Biodiversity Coordinator has been diligently setting these plans in motion, we had TBLC Landscapes & Excavation (first pic) install the screw piles which will support the structure, the team at Norrads delivered and unloaded the supplies, and of course, big thanks to the Bettles for helping to support barn swallows on their property!

Sometimes it takes a lot of people to make projects like this happen, we're so grateful to have made the partnerships we've made that support our work and allow us to the support species at risk!

06/10/2026

Some photos from our Birds Bioblitz on Monday evening! Thank you everyone for joining us on this beautiful night for birding, to the Shipleys for allowing us to host this event on their property, and to Paul Martin for fun and informative guidance! We were able to identify 31 bird species (32 if you count the falcon - check it out on our iNaturalist page if you can help us identify it!)

This was the first of 4 bioblitz events we will be hosting this summer sponsored by NB Wildlife Trust Fund - next one is plants 🌿 So keep an eye on our socials if you're interested in that event coming up next month.

Swipe to see some bird photos plus other loveable critters 😊 Thanks to Jenna Ross for the first two photos!

06/06/2026

Bring your rubber boots and binocs, and join us for a bird-watching bioblitz this Monday evening! We'll have expert Paul Martin as a guide, let's see how many birds we can find, by sight or sound 🦆 This is a FREE event, but please register here: https://forms.gle/qkpS5PF72g9P9pad6

More details on our Facebook event page: facebook.com/events/1293526239559818/

06/05/2026

Swipe to see before & after! Thanks so much to the Rotary Club of Hampton, New Brunswick, Canada for assisting us with the task of weeding, planting, and mulching our pollinator garden at the Hampton Rotary Nature Park today. We cleaned it up and planted 12 native species to help fill it out and provide support for pollinators as they establish and bloom! 🐝

06/05/2026

The Hammond River Angling Association is expanding their fishing derby to include Ritchie Lake! This weekend come check out the fishing festivities and chat with both HRAA and KWRC staff about all things water and wildlife 😊

WE’RE CASTING A WIDER NET! 🎣

HRAA’s Family Fishing Derby boundaries have officially expanded! This year, derby fishing is eligible throughout the entire Hammond River watershed, that means all lakes, brooks, and main stem river pools are fair game for catch-photo-release fun! And now… drumroll please… 🥁

RITCHIE LAKE IN QUISPAMSIS IS NOW PART OF OUR BOUNDARY! 🐟✨

To celebrate, we’re adding a brand-new Family Fun Award to the prize lineup:

🏆 BEST RITCHIE FISH! 🏆

Whether you’re fishing from shore, casting from a kayak, helping your little angler reel in their first catch, or just trying not to win “Best Snag,” there’s something for every family at this derby!

This exciting expansion is part of HRAA’s ongoing engagement with the Town of Quispamsis and the Ritchie Lake Management Advisory Committee, as we continue working together to connect more families with local lakes, rivers, conservation, and outdoor fun.

HRAA will have a booth set up at Ritchie Lake from 9am-2pm on both Saturday and Sunday- we'll have some loaner rods you can use, worms for sale, and you can learn all about lake health and how you can get involved!

So grab your rods, rally the family, and get ready to make some reel memories, and be sure to add Ritchie Lake- the "lake of the woods" into your derby destination planning!

🎣 Only $25 for your entire family
🍕 Free pizza lunch both days
🎁 Kids goodie bags
🏆 Thousands in prizes
🚤 Grand door prize draw with Uber Rob
📍 Now including Ritchie Lake!

Register today: www.hraa.ca/fishingderby

06/03/2026

Ripples & Roots is back! This nature camp for high school students provides a rare opportunity to gain field experience and practice real restoration and conservation strategies including willow cutting and staking, fish diversity monitoring, habitat assessment, and more! If you're a high school student interested in spending a fun informative time outdoors this summer, learn more on our Facebook event page or sign up at https://forms.gle/kRfUH8yFtku963RW7

06/02/2026

We have a lot going on at the KWRC this season, and many opportunities for you to join in the fun! If you're free this Friday, help with some weeding & planting at our Hampton pollinator garden. What about Monday evening? Bring your boots and binocs for some bird watching! Interested in connecting with our rivers through angling? We've got a workshop for you!

And lots more to come in July, including our Ripples & Roots Nature Camp for high school students! Please find more details on our Facebook event page 😊