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**Unfortunately, the weather conditions the past few days have made for no nature reports, so today’s
report will consist of two Nature Moncton activities this coming week.
The
first one is the January Nature Moncton meeting, taking place this coming Tuesday evening, which will be virtual and can be enjoyed and participated in from the comfort of home. All details are below:
Nature
Moncton January meeting
Tuesday,
January 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM
The
Canadian Beaver
Guest
speaker: Andrew Hebda
Biologist
Andrew Hebda, retired curator of zoology at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural
History, will present this talk on the Canadian Beaver (Castor canadensis),
which is in its 51st year (March 24, 1975) as Canada’s national animal. The Beaver
has been very influential in Canada’s national development, especially in the
early fur trade of the 1600s. Andrew will cover all three species of the
Canadian Beaver, including their prehistory, history, natural history, and lots
more. He will examine our intimate and natural relationship with this member of
the Rodentia, and where the European Beaver fits in. As in any presentation
Andrew Hebda gives, this promises to be a fascinating look at our national
animal.
This
presentation will be 100% virtual, allowing participants to enjoy excellent
audio and visuals and be able to participate freely.
Interested
participants are welcome to join in using the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87000900556?pwd=4YZObmYuX0NVBP6LXPfxRatauoSY4O.1
**The
second event will be taking place next Saturday, January 24 with an indoor-outdoor
component. Trail camera enthusiasts Brian Donovan and Brian Coyle will
demonstrate trail camera use where we can watch wildlife undisturbed, whether
it be in the woods or in our backyards.
All
details are below, but bear in mind there is a maximum number of registrations
with spaces left, so register promptly if you are going to participate.
**NATURE MONCTON WORKSHOP
How to
Get the Best Use out of your Trail Camera
Date: Saturday, January 24th,
at 10:00 AM
Place: Tankville School, 1979
Elmwood Dr., Moncton
Presenters: Brian Donovan and Brian Coyle
You
might have a trail camera that is taking up space in a closet or some such
place. Or maybe you would like to purchase one but are uncertain about what to
buy or how to set it up (Trail cameras are often under $100). Perhaps you have
a trail cam out, but you just have not been happy with the results. Well, worry
no more! Nature Moncton will be holding
a workshop with two trail cam gurus: Brian Donovan and Brian Coyle. They will show you how to get set up (both
the camera and the placement of the camera) so that you can get the shots and
videos you are looking for. The workshop
will start at 10 AM in the basement of the Tankville Schoolhouse. We will stop
for lunch (be sure to bring a lunch) and then go outside to set up a camera
(bring weather appropriate clothing).
Trail
cams can let you in on parts of the natural world that you would not normally
see. Enrich your experience of nature by
attending this workshop and learning how to use one!
Please register at outandabout4nm@gmail.com as
registration is limited to 20 participants.
All are welcome, Nature
Moncton member or not.
Nelson
Poirier
Nature
Moncton
