Sat May 24: 8:30am at Carman Creek. Warbler walk with Maxwell Francioni. Meet at the end of McMinnaman Court


June 6-8 Festival of Nature in Miramichi. Milda and Maxwell are attending. They will give an update on FNC events.




Spring Ephemerals of the Bell Forest Preserve, Meduxnekeag River
Saturday, May 17, 10 am - 2 pm
Trip Leader: Susan Belfry
Location: Bell Forest Preserve, Bell Settlement Road, southeast of Jackson Falls, Carleton County (park on roadside)
This half-day walk will take participants through rich Appalachian hardwood forest looking for various spring ephemerals and other plants found on the Bell Forest Preserve. Acquired by the Meduxnekeag River Association in 2003, this 57-hectare parcel sits in one of the most botanically rich corners of NB – an area that contains numerous rare species, including many southern forest plants that just barely make it up into our province. The group will travel along the site’s well-maintained trail, which has no steep inclines. The trip will involve a total 3 km walk (1.5 km walk down to the river, and a return on the same trail back up the gradual incline of the gentle valley slope).
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Note: Participants will be asked to register ahead of time and participation will be capped at 20 people. Register via email to susan.belfry@gmail.com


Appalachian Hardwood Forest and Rich Cedar Swamp at Lower Stone Ridge

Saturday, June 21, 10 am - 2 pm
Trip Leader: Tristan Hallett


Gypsum-associated Flora of Albert Mines

Saturday, July 26, 10 am - 2 pm

Trip Leader: Gordon Rattray


Canoe/Kayak Trip along Rich Shorelines and Islands on the Southwest Miramichi River

Saturday, July 12, 10 am
Trip Leader: Tristan Hallett


Species Diversity over 4 Habitats at Newcastle Centre

Saturday, August 16, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Trip Leader: Liz Mills

September, date TBD
Northeast New Brunswick
Trip Leader: David Mazerolle

Nature JournalingTrip Leader: Samuel LeGresleyLocation

Saturday, October 3

TBD

Meeting Reminder


Thursday, Oct 2, at 6:30 p.m


To see the results of the Fredericton Christmas Bird Count 2024 (Click Here)


Thanks to an increase in membership, the enthusiasm of members, and a wide variety of presentations and outings, 2024 was a good year for our club. Autumn 2024 was notable with planning for the club year completed ahead of time, with a social time at the beginning of meetings, and special events like the two-part birdwatching workshops.
At the same time, with more events and tighter scheduling, there is a risk of conflict in planning and a greater need for consultation with the executive. Therefore, the club executive came up with the idea of an event-planning form not only for the sake of planning but also because of insurance concerns. The executive will review this form, and applicants will receive an email response. 


Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.


Regards,
The FNC Executive

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