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I Spy Invasive Species at Boars Head with NBISC

  • Boars Head Nature Preserve Anchorage Avenue Saint John, NB, E2K 5B5 Canada (map)

Location: Boars Head Nature Preserve

Date: July 27, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Cost: Free

Leader: New Brunswick Invasive Species Council (NBISC) and the Nature Trust of New Brunswick

Description: Join the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council, the Nature Trust of New Brunswick, and like minded nature enthusiasts as we explore Boars Head Nature Preserve while identifying invasive and native plant and wildlife species as part of a BioBlitz.

Whether you're a budding enthusiast or a seasoned expert at identification, this event is for you!  

What to bring 

  • Backpack or day pack  

  • Smart phone, tablet or notepad to make species observations 

  • Filled water bottle 

  • Closed-toed walking shoes 

  • Weather-appropriate clothing, including a hat 

  • Snacks 

  • Sunscreen and bug repellent 

What’s provided 

  • Safety equipment (hand sanitizer, masks, first aid kits, etc.)  

  • sunscreen & bug repellent  

  • Toilet paper 

  • Extra water and snacks 

  • Identification guides 

  • Hand lenses/pocket magnifiers 

Additional information, including driving directions and parking instructions, will be provided by NBISC closer to the event date. This event will be weather-dependent.