NATURE MONCTON NATURE NEWS
Dec 8, 2024
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**There are no actual reports today, assuming
all of our reporters went into temporary hibernation with the cold and weather,
so it is a good day to review some of our items.
1. The mail strike made Nature Moncton greeting
cards a bit of a challenge, but rest assured they are very much available for
distribution to friends by other means.
All photos are taken locally and submitted by
local photographers. On the front is the photo; on the back is the Nature
Moncton logo, the name of the subject, and the photographer. Inside will have “Seasons
Greetings” but still lots of room for writing a message. The format is the same
as the regular greeting cards (8.5” x 5.5”) with envelopes included. You can
order a random set of the 6 cards available or select any combination. For
instance, you can order 10 Northern Cardinal cards and 2 Black-capped Chickadee
cards for $20. Make up your own package. President Fred will print to order.
These cards can be ordered by phone at
506-334-0100 or by email at fred.j.richards@gmail.com
Pricing is 5 cards for $10, 12 cards for $20,
and 20 cards for $30.
There have been some special requests for 2
photos that appeared recently on the blog, and these are reattached today.
2. Nature Moncton members and any folks wishing
to become members are very much encouraged to join/renew memberships at this
time. Funds from membership fees are what keep Nature Moncton operating with
the many projects ongoing at the moment, including such items as replacing the Peregrine Falcon nest box and ongoing life camera viewing, bird box
distribution, and lots more everyday expenses.
Memberships can be made online via e-transfer by going to the
Nature Moncton website or the completed forms can be printed and mailed to the
Nature Moncton address on the form attached. If the form is not clear below,
email the editor and the form will be sent to you.
3. The December Nature Moncton meeting is coming up this coming Tuesday evening, December 10.
The greeting cards and membership forms will
be available at the meeting.
Alain Clavette will give the monthly
presentation with the write-up below:
DECEMBER MONTHLY MEETING PRESENTATION
Tuesday,
December 10, 2024, at 7 PM
Mapleton Park
Rotary Lodge
Presenter: Alain Clavette
Topic: “The
‘Ducks Unlimited Effect’ and the Importance of their Treasured Wetland Program”
Naturalists
don’t need to be convinced that wetlands are important, but it is surprising to
learn just how important they are! This
presentation will look at data that will show how over 50 years of work
conserving wetlands has made a crucial difference, not only in terms of species
abundance but also through the contribution made by wetlands to carbon
sequestration. The Ducks Unlimited
“Treasured Wetland Program” is directed toward people who might not otherwise
be inclined to protect nature, and Alain will explain elements of the program which
are geared to bring people on board in an understanding of how wetlands work.
As Outreach
Coordinator for Ducks Unlimited Canada, Alain has been able to share his lifelong
passion for birds with others. Familiar
to many through his weekly birding column on CBC radio, Alain studied Biology
at the Université de Moncton and taught the
ornithology course there in the winter sessions from 2017 to 2021. Throughout the years, Alain has inspired
others with his love of birds through field outings, presentations, and annual
pelagic excursions in the Bay of Fundy off Grand Manan.
Come out and enjoy Alain’s enthusiasm
as he shares with us his knowledge of wetlands. This will be an in-person
presentation at the Rotary Lodge, but anyone can join via Zoom at the following
link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81499074961?pwd=z6BmYCjeA9az8sE7ASlP2J7WWIOozZ.1
All are welcome, Nature Moncton
member or not.
4. Details of The Christmas Bird Count for the
Moncton area will be available at this Tuesday night’s meeting, and assumedly,
coordinator Mitch Doucet will be present to speak on that.
Nelson Poirier
Nature Moncton
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