NATURE MONCTON NATURE NEWS
November 15, 2024
Nature
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**The City
of of Moncton is asking residents to complete a survey with their thoughts
about development in the Riverfront Park area of Moncton. This is an area
heavily used and appreciated by many Nature Moncton members. Several Nature
Moncton members have already submitted their thoughts on the survey and
everyone is encouraged to do so. The description of the survey is at the end of
this edition and to complete it, simply click on ‘complete the survey’.
It has to
be completed and submitted by November 15, which is today. It is an
excellent way to share our thoughts with city planners. Please do your part.
**Jane
and Ed LeBlanc just got back from a 'bucket list' trip to Churchill, Manitoba,
to see Polar Bears. They lucked out, as conditions were
perfect and bears were everywhere. The guides were professional, knowledgeable,
and also expert photographers in their own right. (The co-owner of the company
had his photos in the July/August issue of Canadian Geographic.) Bitter
cold came with the trip, so they were prepared as much as they could be. More photos
will follow as Jane gets a chance to review them.
**Norbert
Dupuis photographed a scenario where a male Northern Cardinal became
annoyed with a Blue Jay and was quick to display its feelings as it was photographed by Norbert.
**David
Lilly had six Evening Grosbeaks in his Oromocto backyard on Thursday.
(Editor’s
note: there have been recent reports of Evening Grosbeaks dropping by feeder
yards. Hopefully, we will see lots more of this beautiful species.)
**Lisa
Morris came across a very tame American Crow at Centennial Park. She discovered
it was waiting for a gentleman who regularly feeds it peanuts. Lisa was trying
not to get the person in the photo and commented she thought he had a new
friend as the crow started walking towards him. Smart bird!
**Nelson
Poirier had a male House Finch arrive to enjoy sunflower chips at a
newly purchased bird feeder that has a small camera attached to it. Take a look
at the attached link:
**
You are
here:
- Reception
- Waterfront Master Plan
Waterfront
Master Plan
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The City
of Moncton is currently in the process of establishing the Waterfront Master
Plan.
The
objective of this plan is to build on the exceptional natural development of
the Petitcodiac River waterfront, while taking advantage of the community,
social, cultural and economic opportunities to integrate the waterfront and the
downtown core and enhance this exceptional area that is emblematic of the City
of Moncton experience and destination.
The
waterfront of the Petitcodiac River offers fabulous views. It has the potential
to become a must-visit destination and provide an unparalleled experience for
Moncton residents and visitors alike.
While the
park is already a valuable asset to the city, there are many opportunities to
improve the overall user experience and impression it leaves on visitors to the
city. It can be made more vibrant and inclusive by opting for a more coherent
design that:
- connects waterfront
areas;
- provides new public
amenities, recreational activities and playgrounds for people of all ages;
- addresses safety
concerns;
- offers improved
infrastructure to host a variety of events.
Trails
are becoming busier and the demand for green space and active transportation
infrastructure is increasing in Moncton. Underutilized waterfront areas provide
opportunities to create new places to gather, picnic, play and have a good
time, enriching the experience of those who use the park.
This
planning exercise will focus on:
- environmental
stewardship and protection of natural infrastructure;
- heritage;
- Indigenous liaisons;
- public and green spaces;
- multigenerational users;
- amenities;
- recreational vocations;
- development
perspectives;
- Event activation areas;
- trail and infrastructure
development;
- integration with the
downtown core and the built environment.
The
waterfront master plan is being finalized with ongoing public consultation
activities. We will try to find out how residents are currently using the space
and how they plan to use it.
TO
PARTICIPATE IN THIS PLAN
1.
Complete
the survey below by November 15.
2.
Tell
us about an amazing experience you had on the river or waterfront in the
Stories tab below, or write your comments on stories you've already posted.
3.
Place
a geomarker on the interactive map below to let us know what facilities you
like and where improvements could be made, as well as where new events,
activities or facilities could be introduced.
4.
Ask
your questions under the Questions tab below.
5.
Email
us at jasons@moncton.ca(External links).
Help us
make the waterfront truly exceptional!
The City
of Moncton is currently finalizing the Waterfront Master Plan to guide the
transformation of the waterfront into a vibrant and welcoming signature
destination for residents and visitors alike.
In
addition to informing the Blueprint, your responses will allow our team of
consultants to learn about current waterfront usage patterns, identify areas
for improvement, and gather "innovative ideas" for the future of this
area of Moncton.
**This
Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2024 November 16 – November 23
Like Nate the pirate in the Overboard comics, some people do not want to let go
of summer. But you have to accept the inevitable, so around 8:30 pm this week
don your coat and imagination to say goodbye to the summer constellations as
they sink below the western horizon.
The first thing you might notice is the Summer Triangle, balanced on Altair and
tipping to the right. Aquila the Eagle, with Altair at its head, is flapping
furiously and futilely to stay above ground, a battle it will lose over two
hours. To its right, Hercules is diving head first, hopefully into a lake.
Between them, if you are in the country, you might see the haze of the Milky
Way spilling over the ground, perhaps to become frost. Four smaller
constellations form a line above Altair, highlighted by Lyra to the right with
its brilliant star Vega. Foxy Vulpecula, Sagitta the Arrow and eye-catching
Delphinus the Dolphin are balanced across the eagle’s wingspan. While you are
at it, try for the triangular head of Equuleus the Little Horse, who leads his
big brother Pegasus by a nose.
This Week in the Solar System
Saturday’s sunrise in Moncton is at 7:22 and sunset will occur at 4:45, giving
9 hours, 23 minutes of daylight (7:24 and 4:53 in Saint John). Next Saturday
the Sun will rise at 7:31 and set at 4:39, giving 9 hours, 8 minutes of
daylight (7:33 and 4:47 in Saint John).
The Moon is near Jupiter on Sunday and Mars Wednesday, and it is at third
quarter on Thursday. This Saturday Mercury is at its greatest elongation from
the Sun, appearing low in the southwest and setting an hour after sunset all
week. Brilliant Venus can be seen soon after sunset and it sets two and a half
hours later. Saturn is at its second stationary point on Saturday, resuming
normal eastward motion against the stars. On Wednesday a telescope can reveal
Jupiter’s moon Ganymede disappear into the planet’s shadow just before 8:30 pm,
and then later observe its Red Spot for two hours before Ganymede reappears
from behind Jupiter 18 minutes past midnight. Now brighter than any star except
Sirius, Mars is within a binocular view above the Beehive star cluster all
week, and it is close enough to Earth to reveal features through a telescope.
The Leonid meteor shower peaks Sunday morning, supplemented possibly with stray
meteors from the Taurid showers. To complete the solar system trifecta this Saturday,
Uranus is at opposition and is a wide binocular-width to the lower right of the
Pleiades.
Tune in to the fifth anniversary of the Sunday Night Astronomy Show at 8 pm on
the YouTube channel and Facebook page of Astronomy by the Bay.
Questions? Contact Curt Nason at nasonc@nbnet.nb.ca.
Nelson Poirier
Nature Moncton
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