Great Trees books are in, buy yours today!
Finally, the wait is over – hard copies of our Great Trees of New Brunswick, 2nd Edition arrived yesterday and are on sale NOW at Conserver House (180 St. John St., Fredericton). Be one of the first to get your hands on this fantastic book — and don’t miss our official launch party with Fredericton’s Goose Lane Editions on May 22 at the Odell Park Lodge at 6 p.m.
With climate change emergency upon us,Saskatchewan court rules carbon tax is constitutional
It didn’t take long for the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal to determine that the federal government does, indeed, have the constitutional authority to take action on climate change in provinces that choose not to meet minimum national standards for large polluters or carbon pollution pricing. We have yet to hear whether or not N.B. will pursue its losing legal arguments or choose instead to take further action to protect the health of its citizens and the environment. Read on as our executive director, Lois Corbett, makes the case for the latter.
“If you give me a number, we’ll get them!” Read Corbett’s May Day speech
Nearly 100 New Brunswickers gathered at King’s Square in Saint John on May Day to demand that J.D. Irving stop spraying Crown land with glyphosate-based herbicides. In case you missed the action, here is the text from the rousing speech our executive director, Lois Corbett, delivered to the crowd before we marched on the headquarters of J.D. Irving.
Call for Nominations – 2019 Beth McLaughlin Environmental Journalism Award
The Conservation Council of New Brunswick, Southeast Chapter is seeking nominations for its 4th annual Beth McLaughlin Environmental Journalism Award for outstanding reporting on environmental issues in New Brunswick. The nomination period closes July 31. Speaking of good journalists with New Brunswick roots, check out Bruce Livesey’s National Newspaper Award-winning series on the dominance of the Irving family in New Brunswick.
This year, give mom a gift that protects New Brunswick’s beautiful nature that she loves so much. A $50 donation to the Conservation Council in your mom’s honour gets you a copy of our new book, The Great Trees of New Brunswick, 2nd Edition, a must-have for mom’s home library! All proceeds go toward the Conservation Council’s work to protect nature in New Brunswick.
Great Trees of New Brunswick Official Launch Event – May 22
Our Great Trees of New Brunswick Launch Event is coming up at the O’Dell Lodge on Wednesday, May 22. There will be a walk in the park at 6 p.m. to see a few of the trees featured in the book. At 7 p.m. we’ll have a presentation from authors David Palmer and Tracy Glynn, plus a great talk from photographer Arielle DeMerchant on her process of photographing the Great Trees. Light refreshments will be available and there will be colouring sheets for kids (and adults!).
Great Trees of New Brunswick Satellite Launch Events
Tracy, David and Arielle are also hitting the road to bring the second edition of The Great Trees of New Brunswick to a community near you! Several satellite launch events are in the works, check back to our website regularly for new additions. Right now, check out details for launch events in: Sussex (June 12); Miramichi (June 15); Moncton (June 26); Florenceville (June 27).
Pathway to a Cleaner Future: Eco Buildings Tour – June 1
Reserve your spot while space last! This is your chance to chat with innovative homeowners who have already made the switch to clean energy solutions, tour real homes designed with our Maritime weather in mind, and get inspired by all the green success stories happening in your neighborhood. Sign up today!
#FridaysForFuture Canada-wide day of action – Fredericton, May 10
Greta Thunberg might have been the first to plunk down in front of her local legislature each Friday to demand action on climate change, but she sure wasn’t the last! Join the youth-led climate rally tomorrow (Friday, May 10) at the New Brunswick Legislature, and stop by Conserver House (180 St. John) any time after 10 a.m. to make a poster before the rally. We’ll supply the materials.
Conservation Council Fundraiser – All of 2019
Help us celebrate our 50th anniversary by hosting your own mini-fundraiser for the Conservation Council. Check the link above or below for some great ideas on what you can do. Our latest suggestion: spread the love for N.B.’s Great Trees! Purchase five (or more) copies of our new book, The Great Trees of New Brunswick, and give them to someone special. It’s the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays or anniversaries, plus, all proceeds go toward our work to protect nature in N.B. Click here for more great ideas on how you can help!
Fundy Baykeeper’s 20th Annual Musquash Paddle – July 13
Back for another beautiful day on the water! Join our Fundy Baykeeper, Matt Abbott, for a 10-km canoe or kayak paddle down the beautiful Musquash Estuary, the only intact, fully functioning estuary in the Bay of Fundy. After a decade-long effort to protect this precious ecosystem, we paddle the Musquash every year to enjoy it and to celebrate its protection. Stay posted for full details!
Helping the Nashwaak Watershed increase flood resiliency – May 22 & May 31
Help the Nashwaak Watershed Association improve this beautiful watershed’s flood resiliency by participating in a pair of upcoming tree planting days. All volunteers are welcome. Please register in advance by email: info@nashwaakwatershed.ca. Find more details on their Facebook page.
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