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** This week’s Nature
Moncton Wednesday evening walk to the Ward Marsh in Sackville will be happening
tonight. All details are below:
WEDNESDAY NIGHT WALK
Date: August 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM
Where: Ward Marsh,
Sackville
Meeting Place: At the
corner of Rte 940 (Main St) and White Birch Rd.
Take exit 504 off the Trans Canada, Sackville. Turn left off the ramp onto Main St (Rte
940). Follow this road about 6 km and
turn left on White Birch Rd. The sign
for White Birch is not very visible until you are on it, but it is about 1 km
after you pass Forks Rd on your right.
After we all gather on White Birch Rd (at the corner
of Rte 940), we will drive in together on a mostly gravel road for about 1 ½ km
to where our walk will begin.
Leader: Louise
Nichols
Ward Marsh is an extensive area of wetlands managed by
Ducks Unlimited, surrounded by treed areas and bogs. We will travel through the area on a berm
that is flat with gravel and grassy plants. The berm passes by several water
impoundments and marsh/bog habitat. We
may see waterfowl as well as songbirds, possibly shorebirds by this date, some
marsh and bog plants and various insects.
The walk is easy with some longer grasses in
sections. Bug spray and long pants are
recommended. All are welcome, Nature
Moncton members or not. Wear your name
tag if you have one.
**We have only one hummingbird native to New
Brunswick, the ruby-throated hummingbird; however, other provinces in Western Canada
and other countries host several different species.
Lori Bateman’s
son is in Estancia, New Mexico, and forwards a photo of just one of the several
species they are seeing.
He comments,
“We have a lot of hummingbirds zooming around; some of them are a red/crimson
and fiery orange colour." And this tiny one that landed on the deck and let them take a
photo is more green/blue.
**Nature
Moncton activities committee has a double bill of activities lined up on
invasive species later this week with all the details below:
Nature Moncton & New Brunswick Invasive
Species Council Present:
Japanese Knotweed Information Webinar
Thursday, August 6 | 7:00 PM
Webinar link: https://zoom.us/j/97975005751?pwd=uZlObs5ifbbIJFOebyLDBoUBezav6Y.1
Join the New Brunswick Invasive Species
Council (NBISC) for an evening exploring one of New Brunswick's most widespread
invasive plants—Japanese knotweed—and how we can work together to manage
it.
This hour-long presentation will provide an
introduction to invasive species and how to prevent their spread,
with a focus on the biology, identification, impacts, and management of
Japanese knotweed. We'll also discuss the stewardship work planned
for the Riverfront Trail volunteer event on August 9.
Whether you're planning to volunteer at the
stewardship event or are simply interested in learning more about invasive
species management, this session will provide valuable background and practical
knowledge. There will also be plenty of time for questions and discussion.
Japanese Knotweed Stewardship Event
Sunday, August 9 | 10:00 AM
Put your new knowledge into practice by joining Nature
Moncton and the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council for a hands-on Japanese
knotweed removal event along the Riverfront Trail in Moncton.
Working together, we'll use manual
cut-and-dig techniques to reduce a localized infestation and improve
conditions for native vegetation. Before work begins, NBISC staff will
provide a safety briefing and demonstrate the removal methods to ensure
everyone feels comfortable and confident.
No previous experience is required—all
tools and training will be provided. Participants are encouraged to wear sturdy
closed-toe footwear, long pants, weather-appropriate clothing, and to bring a
reusable water bottle. Work gloves are recommended if you have them, although
extras will be available.
We will meet
in the parking lot outside La Bikery at 10 AM and walk together to the site.
Those showing up after 10 can meet us at the site, along the trail behind
Premier Suites (46.08811970024027, -64.77192163121025)
We hope you'll join us for one or both
events as we work together to protect and restore Moncton's natural areas.
Nelson Poirier
Nature Moncton
