Join Fundy Interpreter Dan Sinclair, park biologist Neil Vinson and Nature NB staff, on an exploration of the flora, fauna and natural history of Caribou Plain trail. This episode dives into the unique stories this wetland ecosystem has to offer, provides tips and tricks for emerging community scientists and gives listeners a taste of Fundy National Park’s ecological monitoring and education programs. Set apart from its coastal counterparts at Fundy, this gentle hike meanders past ponds, through a peat bog and under the canopy of mature forests. This adventure is filled with stories and intriguing biology and awaits your visit any time of the year.

Recording by: Gordon Mihan of Strike Pictures

Production and editing: Francie Morgan

Production Assistance: Adam Cheeseman

Design work: Samuel LeGresley

Special thanks to Fundy National Park

Funding provided by: Canada Healthy Communities initiative

Links:

Fundy National Park Geocaching -

https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nb/fundy/activ/decouverte-tours/geocachette-geocaching

Fundy National Park Explorers Program -

https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nb/fundy/activ/decouverte-tours/xplorateur-xplorer

iNaturalist -

https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/getting-started-inaturalist-canada-en

eBird birding application -

https://ebird.org/home

Merlin birding application -

https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/the-magic-of-merlin/

Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer -

https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/books

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Jeremy Salgado, Deputy Mayor of the Town of Hampton, shares information about the First Nations history of the land, and a bit more about the modern culture of Hampton. He shares more about the symbol of Hampton, the Great Blue Heron.

Recorder and Editor: Danis Comeau, reGEN Media

Producer: Alysha Stone

Production Assistants: Francie Morgan; Jenna Knorr

Special thanks to the Hampton Nature Club and the Town of Hampton.

Links:

- Plan your next visit to take "A Walk With a Naturalist!": www.naturenb.ca/awwan

- reGEN Media: www.regenimpactmedia.com

- The Town of Hampton: www.hampton.ca

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

These episodes were recorded in summer 2023.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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Kate Turner joins us once against to talk about the type of forest that is found in the area and the species that commonly grow here.

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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Paul Martin joins us once again to talk about the variety of species of Woodpeckers that can be found in the area.

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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Madeline Honeyman talks about Glossy Buckthorn and how to learn more about the invasive species in your area.

Resources on invasive species:

- Invasive Species Centre: www.invasivespeciescentre.ca

- Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development, GNB: www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/erd/forestry-conservation/content/invasive-species.html

- New Brunswick Invasive Species Council: www.nbinvasives.ca

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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Paul Martin from the Hampton Nature Club talks about Ossekeag Creek and the value of freshwater marshes.

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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Lisa Jardine, the Principal of Dr. A. T. Leatherbarrow Primary School, talks about the value of this natural area to the students of Hampton.

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

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Bailey Brogan from the Town of Hampton explains what natural assets are and why they are invaluable to the infrastructure of municipalities. Natural assets are part of nature-based solutions which can be used to manage flooding and protect towns and cities against other extreme weather caused by climate change.

Links:

- The Town of Hampton website with information about Dutch Point Park: www.hampton.ca/dutch-point-park

- Learn more about Nature NB: www.naturenb.ca

A Walk With a Naturalist is funded by the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative, financed by the Government of Canada.

This podcast is a production of Nature NB.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.