2014 Annual Report by Nature Trust of New Brunswick

Expanding to new regions

Photo: Karina Keirstead

Annual Report 2014/15

A year in review – 2014/15

Annual General Meeting – October 31, 2015, Saint John, NB The Nature Trust of New Brunswick’s 28th Annual General Meeting took place at the National Water Centre in Saint John on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. With a view of where the St. John and Kennebecasis rivers converge and flow into the Bay of Fundy, significant bodies of water on which many of the Nature Trust’s preserves are located, the National Water Centre served as the perfect backdrop for the meeting. There were over 50 people in attendance, including members, volunteers, board members, and staff, who discussed the organization’s past year, as well as direction for the future. In the 2014/15 year, the Nature Trust reached several significant milestones, surpassing 6000 acres conserved in more than 40 nature preserves and expanding to two new regions in the province. Please see figure 1 on the right for details on the land acquisitions that made these milestones possible and see below for committee reports.

Communications Committee

Communications remains a strong focal point for the Nature Trust to increase awareness of the organization’s important mission. A refreshed mission, vision, and values statement was created, which had not been updated in over 10 years, and was accepted unanimously at the AGM (please see figure 2 on the top of page 2). Brand guidelines were developed and the new logo that was implemented in the 2013/14 year continues to be rolled out in newly designed materials. The Nature Trust introduced an accessible membership method by which all donations allow friends to become members by simply opting in to the membership program. The Nature Trust has seen regular and positive coverage through radio and print media outlets. Conservation on Canvas with artist and art educator Michael McEwing continues to be an effective public awareness project and a proposal for a final exhibition is in the works. On the Rise 2015 took place at the Delta Fredericton on April 25, making it the third year for the Nature Trust’s big annual fundraiser.

FIGURE 1: 2014/15 Land Acquisitions • Frye Island Nature Preserve in the Bay of Fundy (Ecological Gift from Connors Bros. Clover Leaf Seafoods Company and the third piece of land donated by them to the Nature Trust) • Eagle’s Eye Nature Preserve in Simonds (the third Upper St. John River island nature preserve to protect the endangered cobblestone tiger beetle, which was named by a local school as part of an engagement initiative) • Joseph Allain Nature Preserve in Neguac (the Nature Trust’s first preserve on the Acadian Peninsula) These three nature preserves were conserved in 2014/15, but have not been announced yet, so stay tuned for more details to be released: • Inglenook Wetlands Nature Preserve on the Tobique River (now the Nature Trust’s most northern preserve) • Slippery Mitten Nature Preserve in Central Hainesville (near Crabbe Mountain and a wellknown cross country ski trail) • Currie Nature Preserve in Rusagonis (acquired through the Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk)

Nomination Committee

The Nature Trust said farewell to three outgoing board members— Provincially Significant Wetland on the newly conserved Joseph Jane Barry, Monika Stelzl, and Roy Hickey. Both Monika and Roy Allain Nature Preserve. served on the stewardship committee and Jane served on the communications and finance committee. They are thanked for their significant contributions to the Nature Trust over the past few years. The nominations of three new board members was presented—Raja Wetuschat, Sara Taaffe, and Tim Nowlan—who were then elected by acclamation. Raja Wetuschat is a PhD candidate with the Canadian Rivers Institute, focusing on the management of ecosystem effects on coastal zones, and has an extensive background in ecology. Sara Taaffe is a recent graduate of Renaissance College and VP of Marketing with HotSpot Parking. Tim Nowlan works as a wealth management advisor with TD accounting. We cannot wait to see what these individuals with diverse professional backgrounds will bring to the Nature Trust.

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Volunteers cleaning up one of the Eastern beaches during the Frye Island grand opening celebration.

FIGURE 2: Mission, Vision, Values Statement The following represents the official ‘Mission, Vision, and Values’ of the Nature Trust of New Brunswick, which was approved at the AGM on October 31, 2015.

Mission

• To CONSERVE areas in perpetuity that have ecological, scenic, cultural, geological, or recreational value by establishing a network of nature preserves throughout New Brunswick. • To STEWARD the nature preserves through sustainable management with the support of land stewards and community groups. • To EDUCATE the public about the importance of land conservation and environmental stewardship, engaging and connecting all people with nature.

Vision

We envision a future in which New Brunswick’s remarkable natural heritage is honoured through an expanding network of nature preserves that are conserved in perpetuity, providing habitat for our province’s native species.

Values

• We take a science-based and strategic approach to identifying and acquiring private lands by using the best available conservation science and data, while remaining flexible to ensure responsiveness as conservation opportunities arise. • We are forward-thinking and know that the safeguarding of natural spaces benefits current and future generations by enhancing their quality of life with intact and healthy ecosystems where people can experience a connection with nature. • We strive to collaborate and build partnerships with all sectors, including landowners, government, the private sector, other non-governmental organizations, cultural organizations, academic institutions, communities, and individuals to strengthen our capacity, leverage our limited resources, and engage as many partners as possible in conservation and stewardship. • We appreciate and support diversity on a number of levels, including the diversity of all living things and the conservation of habitat for biodiversity to thrive, but also the inclusivity of all human beings. • We embrace creativity and new ideas that help us to further our mission to conserve, steward, and educate and strive to apply innovative approaches to all of our projects and programs.

Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer Brenda O’Donnell presented the financial statements for the fiscal year, ending April 30, 2015. A surplus of $53,180 in the general account was reported. As in previous years, this excess revenue is a result of project funding received prior to the end of the fiscal year, but which was specifically allocated to projects to be completed in 2015/16. Additional revenue in stewardship and endowment accounts was invested according to the Nature Trust’s financial policy. The financial table below presents a summary of financial statements for 2015 compared to 2014. This was a strong year in terms of increasing the organization’s financial standing.

Revenue General (includes land conservation, 2,823,858

Expenditures Surplus/ (Deficit) 2015 2,770,678 53,180

Surplus/ (Deficit) 2014 33,480

Stewardship investments Endowment investments Total

25 0 2,770,703

64,488 742,095 840,063

stewardship, education, and other operational expenses)

34,815 56,534 2,915,207

34, 790 56,534 144,504

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Executive Director’s Report

(snowshoes provided by the Multicultural Association of Executive Director Renata Woodward thanked board members, Carleton County). Signs of wildlife were abundant, even partners, stewards, volunteers and hardworking staff for their with several feet of snow. tireless dedication and passion for the Nature Trust. She named all the funders who made financial contributions to A trail maintenance day was held for Beldings Reef Nature the organization’s three pillars —conservation, stewardship Preserve and directional signage was installed at the new and education (see complete list of donors on page 6 and parking area established with the Seaside Baptist Church. 7). Besides expanding the network of nature preserves, the Steward Audrey Norman reported that the preserve is in Nature Trust has been focusing on conservation planning good condition. and landowner outreach in the Lower St. John River and St. Croix River watersheds. The goals of these initiatives are All members and groups involved in the Friends of Blueberry to provide the Nature Trust with strategic direction for land Hill are thanked for their dedication to the stewardship of conservation, increase the level of habitat protection, and to Blueberry Hill Nature Preserve. The 1st Westfield Scouts assist landowners in being good stewards of their land. It is hosted a snowshoeing event at the preserve and have been encouraging to see the creation of new stewardship groups and responsible for planting over 500 trees. A trail maintenance installation of signage on many nature preserves (read more day was held to construct a boardwalk. in the stewardship report). The Nature Trust also started to work on placing nature preserves under the Protected Natural We are working with the Paroisse Saint-Francois-de-Sales Areas Act, which provides them with additional protection. and the École Samuel-de-Champlain on the stewardship Work continued on streamlining Nature Trust’s educational of Boars Head Nature Preserve. A trail day was held at the programs, with the goal to use the nature preserves as outdoor preserve to install new trail markers and interpretive signage, classrooms. Partnering with many organizations helped the as well as repair the water crossing. Nature Trust to bring hundreds of people outside for nature Steward Katy Haralampides monitored Burpee Bar Nature walks, trail work days, paddling trips, and art sessions. Preserve and reports very few changes to the preserve over the past years. Stewardship Committee Report The Nature Trust hired a full-time stewardship coordinator— Richelle Martin—who has been with the organization as a Steward David Christie reports that Cape Enrage Nature student for the past four years. This year, the Nature Trust Preserve receives hundreds of visitors per year. New signage embarked on their first ever ‘Grand Tour’ events series in which for the preserve has been created, which David plans to install more nature preserves were visited in one season than ever in the spring. Guided nature interpretation was held at the before, involving over 200 people on 25 nature preserves to preserve in partnership with Nature NB. accomplish important stewardship work. Much progress has been made on establishing stewardship groups to maintain Stewards Susan and Wayne Eddy and volunteers joined us and monitor nature preserves over the long-term with greater for a trail day at Caughey-Taylor Nature Preserve. More work is needed for the trail, including crossings over wet areas. community involvement than ever before. Here is a summary of the results from our Nature Preserve A fall hike took place on Clark Gregory Nature Preserve. A Grand Tour and Land Steward’s monitoring trips throughout stewardship group is currently being created for this preserve to take on the monitoring and care of the area. Thanks to the past year: stewards Susan Lambert and Eileen Heaney Huellett for their continued support. Researchers from the Canadian Rivers Institute surveyed the cobblestone tiger beetle on Arthur Kyle Nature Preserve; the island being one of nine known sites of the endangered beetle in Canada. The island was also the ending point of a 25 km tri-island paddling trip with Canoe Kayak New Brunswick (CKNB). Steward George Peabody, along with the Meduxnekeag River Association (MRA), partnered with us for a snowshoe trip on Beardsley Hill Nature Preserve

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Group shot during the fall hike on Clark Gregory Nature Preserve, Deer Island.

Stewardship Committee Report (continued)

Dr. Jim Goltz accompanied new steward Sally McIntosh to Clark’s Point Nature Preserve, situated along the St. Croix monitor George M. Stirrett Nature Preserve’s endangered International Waterway, includes a marsh, meadow, softwood Furbish’s Lousewort, observing just one plant during their and hardwood forests. We are currently looking for a steward visit (much lower than past years). for this nature preserve. The Friends of Grindstone Island have had two meetings A two-day trail building event and shoreline cleanup was held over the year to plan for a monitoring trip to Grindstone at Connor Bros. Nature Preserve at Pea Point in partnership Island Conservation Easement next year. Andrew Kennedy with the Village of Blacks Harbour. Staff from CPAWS-NB also from Canadian Wildlife Services took a trip to the island and joined to support the cleanup event. We thank the Village for reported that the great blue heron and cormorant colonies their continued support and volunteers Eric and Jane Hadley are healthy and growing. who have taken a leadership role in the trail development. Dr. Gary Saunders and researchers studying algal biodiversity Hundreds of visitors participated in Frog Walks at Hyla using molecular techniques in the Biology Department at Park Nature Preserve, observing and recording over 100 UNB Fredericton continue to use Connors Bros. Nature amphibians. The Canadian Herpetological Society took a field trip to Hyla Park during their AGM. Remsoft Inc. continues Preserve as a research and seaweed sampling site. to steward the preserve, the City of Fredericton helped rebuild the trail system, and RBC – Brookside Mall branch helped with signage installation, cleanup, and train maintenance for RBC Bluewater Day. The newly acquired Inglenook Wetlands Nature Preserve contains Provincially Significant Wetland, forest, and hay field on the Tobique River, extending our reach into the north. Stewards Bill Miller and Julie McCrum cut the field later in the year to accommodate a nesting American bittern. Deer are also reported to use the field as a wintering ground. The Oromocto High School Youth Stewards of the Environment visited James C. Yerxa Nature Preserve for a seasonal monitoring trip and installed an interpretive sign, placed a geocache, and cleaned up garbage. The Nature Divers/researchers from UNB studying seaweed diversity Trust’s first ever standup paddleboarding event was held, sampling from Connors Bros. Nature Preserve at Pea Point which began at James C. Yerxa and ended at Hartt Island on the St. John River at sunset. Thanks to Second Nature (Photo: Amanda Savoie - PhD candidate). Outdoors and CKNB for making this possible. Steward Walter Emrich and Maritime Daytripping, led a paddling trip to Dick’s Island Nature Preserve during St. Andrews Paddlefest, observing over 20 common eiders. Eagle’s Eye Nature Preserve in Simonds was celebrated with an art workshop, BBQ, and 25 km paddle in two big canoes, starting in Florenceville-Bristol, stopping at the nature preserve, and ending in Hartland. A naming competition was held with Florenceville Elementary School and the winning class presented the name at the event. We thank all partners: Town of Florenceville-Bristol, CKNB, Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery, McCain Foods, and MRA. Frye Island Nature Preserve donated by Connors Bros. Clover Leaf Seafoods Company was celebrated and paired with the annual Charlotte Isles Cleanup. Eastern Charlotte Waterways transported 25 volunteers to the island for a cleanup, Cooke Aquaculture removed the garbage bags, and the Village of Blacks Harbour hosted a BBQ.

The Grand Opening of Joseph Alain Nature Preserve was celebrated in partnership with the Village of Neguac, CKNB, and the Allain family. A trip was made in the big canoe from Hay Island to the nature preserve. Two staff later visited the preserve for a botanical survey with botanist Gart Bishop. Annual Report 2014/15

Stewardship Committee Report (continued)

Stewards Ida and David MacPherson guided a wildflower L’Etang Islands Nature Preserve was not visited, but new walk at Sea Dog Cove Nature Preserve to observe the lady stewards Harry and Angela Daley of Seascape Kayak Tours slippers. This followed a paddling trip around Sea Dog Cove in partnership with CKNB. Thanks to steward Debbie Logan aim to paddle to the islands later this year. for continuing to mow the trail. Conservation on Canvas artist Michael McEwing visited the MacNichol/Orser Conservation Easement to get inspiration for Students from Rothesay Netherwood School visited the a new painting. Caretaker Morton Linton reports no changes Saints Rest Marsh-F. Gordon Carvell Nature Preserve for a shorebird survey as part of Global Big Day. Dr. Myriam A. over the past year. Barbeau at UNB Fredericton uses the preserve to access the Steward Walter Emrich observed hundreds of nesting mudflats for a Coastal Marine Ecology course field trip in cormorants, over a dozen active great blue heron nests, one which students sample the flats to quantify the invertebrates bald eagle’s nest, and numerous herring gulls and great black- living in the mud. backed gulls during his monitoring trip to Manawagonish Island Nature Preserve. A new interpretive sign has been Seven Days Work Cliff Nature Preserve was visited for a two-day work day on Grand Manan. A new interpretive sign installed at a lookout point in Irving Nature Park. was installed. The provincially endangered peregrine falcon A beach cleanup was held at the Meredith Houseworth was spotted flying above the cliffs. Memorial Seashore Nature Preserve and Conservation Easement and a new Friends of Grand Manan Nature Steward Dr. Jim Goltz has not had a chance to monitor Shea Preserves stewardship group has been formed to take on Lake Nature Preserve this year, but is planning a wildflower the maintenance and monitoring of the three nature preserves walk for July 2016. on the North Head of Grand Manan. Stewards Tony and Dorothy Diamond led an expedition to Minister’s Face and Rayworth Beach Nature Preserves South Wolf Island Nature Preserve to complete ornithological have new interpretive signs ready to be installed. A group and botanical surveys. We thank Connors Bros. Clover Leaf of teachers from Rothesay Netherwood School visited the Seafoods Company, Eastern Charlotte Waterways, botanist preserves in hopes of starting a stewardship program with Gart Bishop, and naturalists Darren Byers and Dr. Bev Schneider. their students. Steward Katy Haralampides visited Sugar Island Nature The Navy Island and Leigh Williamson Nature Preserve was Preserve and reports that the preserve is in great condition monitored and conditions remain the same. and is a popular picnic spot for canoers and kayakers. Stewards Susan and Winston Mott report that New River Island Nature Preserve is in great condition. A successful day of paddling trips was held during the Annual Sand Sculpture Competition, bringing over 60 people in big canoes to the island. Thanks to partners CKNB, Maritime DayTripping and Get Outside NB!

The trail running along the Thomas B. Munro Memorial Shoreline remains in great condition thanks to the work of the Friends of Grand Manan Trails. We thank Steward Peter Cronk for his support with the volunteer work days held on Grand Manan. A new interpretive sing has been installed. A shoreline cleanup was held at Thompson Marsh Nature Preserve and new stewards Mike Gerrits and his two sons have joined the team. We thank Barb Thompson for her continued stewardship. Von Ziegesar Conservation Easement has not been monitored yet, but plans are in place to visit the property later in the year.

The Western Isles Nature Preserve was monitored by Fundy Baykeeper Matt Abbott who has reported new shoreline Stewards Jessie and Huw Davies report that the trees planted debris. A cleanup is planned for next year. at Pagan Point Nature Preserve have survived. Camping and cutting trees along the shoreline for camp fires continues to A big thanks to our hardworking and dedicated volunteer be an issue. stewardship committee members Walter Emrich (Chair), Dorothy Diamond (Past Chair), Eric Hadley, Sandy Loder, New steward Taylor Gray reports flourishing wildlife at Pickerel Tony Diamond, Vince Zelazny, Roy Hickey, Monika Stelzl and Pond Nature Preserve. Alan Howes, along with the large network of Land Stewards. Thank you all for looking out for our nature preserves. 5 Annual Report 2014/15

LAND DONORS

Thérèse & Edouard Allain Connors Bros. Clover Leaf Seafoods Company Marielle & Robert Lachance Marine Capital Inc. Bill Miller Bob Miller Julie Miller

LIFE MEMBERS

Eugene & Karen Brewer Ann Chudleigh The Clayden Family Holmes Multiservice Ltd., HMS Transportation Lydia LaPointe Elizabeth MacFarlane Doug Milton Liz Von Ziegesar

IN MEMORY OF

In memory of Kimberly Ann Montgomery Burke: Sally Allanach In memory of Noël Caissie: W Rogers In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Clement: Robert Young In memory of Warren Kent Coleman: Three annoymous donations Stephen Clayden Laura Stiles Vicki Gustafson Bio NB In memory of Leonard Cyr: Janette Grant In memory of Terry Davies: Richard Sancton In memory of Hank Deichmann: RG Barlow Lois Bateman Sandra Baylis Gordon F Gregory Joan K Pearce George, James & Ma Sinclair Shannon Williams In memory of Jane Dempsey: Kathryn Axelrod In memory of Lou Duffley: The Moss Glen Fishing Club Inc. In memory of Cindy Flemming: Gillian Barfoot In memory of Milton Marr: Erban & Janet Melvin In memory of Gary Mittelholtz: Anonymous In memory of Walter O. Nobes: Carole Barton In memory of Mark Salesse: Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association of Canada

In memory of Beth McLaughlin: Angela Debertin

IN HONOUR OF

Jennifer Kay in honour of her mother Juanita Maclean in honour of Hilary MacLean Charles S McAllister in honour of Dino Kubik & Ann Harvey

INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES $1,000 & OVER

Anonymous Anonymous Anonymous Earl Brewer Margo & Walter Emrich Margaret & Bill Jones Katherine Lebutt

UNDER $1000

David Addleman Edouard Allain Wilfred Alliston Dorothy Arsenault Cathy Atkinson Mary Lou Babineau Barbara & Douglas Baston Leigh Bateman Thomas Beckley Susan Belfry & Pieter Natte Rhéal Bérubé Beth Beurkle Shawn Bilerman Gart Bishop & Alison Marie McArthur David & Patricia Black Linda Blenis Mary & Paul Bogaard Jan Bonga & Rita Cyr-Bonga Zachary Bourque Suzanne Bonnell-Burley & Wayne Burley Michael Bowlin Jim & Virginia Bradford Anne Brayley Carol & Dale Bray Rebecca Breen Belinda Breese-Bull Andrea Brewer Merredith Brewer Theodore Brown Blake & Mary Ellen Brunsdon Mike Bonga Ruth Bulmer Rose Burke Joel Butler Ansel Cambell Marion Cameron Duncan & Fay Campell Heather & Ian Cameron David Cannon David & Margaret Case Lisa Cattaruzza Han Chen Alexis Christmas Helen & William Chernoff Ann Chudleigh Kari & Peter Clark Craig Clarke Leta Clayden Stephen Clayden Jeffrey Clinch Roberta Clowater & Steve Reid Gay Cochrane

Shirlyn Coleman Judith Colson Sarah Colwell Stephen Conn Lise Cook David Coon Nelda D Craig James Kenneth Creelman Oliver Crook Joe & Linda Culp Brenda Cummings Christine Paton & Richard Cunjak Ellen Marie & Robert Currie Daniel Cyr Armel & Karen Daigle Robert & Sharon Dallison Barbara Davis Jessie Davies Gail & Don Dennison John Dessingy Michael Dillon Alan Dockerty Martin Dumouchel Susan & Wayne Eddy Ernest Edwards Joan Edwards Bryan Enman Mary Flagg Donald Floyd & Sally Atwater David Foord Lisa Freeze Ellen Foulkes Peta Fussell Deana & Peter Gadd Sadie Gagner Margaret & Ross Galbraith James & Mary Gatien Ian Gilchrist Nancy Gilliland Wayne Gunter Vicki Gustafson Jane & Eric Hadley George Haines Janice Hashey Pierre Heelis & Shannon McGinn Roy Hickey John Hickman William Hicks Kathryn Hidler Catherine Higgins Kenneth & Linda Hirtle Alan Howes Winnie Hsu Janet & Joseph Hunt Shirley Hunt Hope Hunter Rick & Linda Hutchins Hazen Inches David & Janet Johnson Michael Johnson & Trina Stephenson Mark Johnston David & Rose Jory Mary Keith Scott Kennedy Susan Kennific Donald Killorn Arthur & Deborah Kirkby M Travis Lane Tony & Ursula Lampart Sharyn Langdon Lydia LaPointe Joanne & Wayne Leaman Brigitte Leblon & Armand LaRocque

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2014/2015 Donor Recognition List The Nature Trust of New Brunswick is grateful for all donors who support the mission to conserve, steward, and educate in this beautiful province. The following individuals, families, foundations, government departments, groups, organizations, and corporations donated generously to the Nature Trust of New Brunswick between May 01, 2014 and April 30, 2015. John Leroux Gail Legresley & Ernie MacGillvray Sandy Loder Arthur Logue Wayne Love Caroline Lubbe-D’Arcy M.A. Stevens Don MacDougall Barbara & Malcolm MacKay Charlene MacKinnon Lynn & Michael MacKinnon Doris MacKnight Margaret MacNaughton Alec Manley Catherine & John Manning Bruce Martin Thomas Mathieson Sally McAllister Ann McCain Joyce & Robert McCavour Christopher McCready Sarah McBrian & Wayne Breda Sean McCann Gwen McCarthy Pamela & Richard McCaskill Mike McClare Brian McEwing Gloria McFadden Sally McIntosh Mary & Vaughn McIntyre Cathy McKelvey John & Margaret McLaughlin Gerald & Lynn McMackin Betty McMullen Paul McNeil Michael Meighen Ruth Miller Melanson Law Dana Mercer Rachel Merrithew Hal & Janet Mesereau Eleanor & Ian Methven Edith & Michael Miller Douglas Milton Lynn Morrison Susan Mott Jayne & Richard Nicki Paula Noel Magdalen Normandeau Bill & Juilet Nowlan Dan O’Dell Brenda O’Donnell Kaitlin O’Donnell John O’Keefe Kathleen & Robert Osborne Leonard Owen David Palmer Joan Pearce Debby & Ken Peck Ed Pelger Helen Petchey Claire Poirier Lois Ramsay Jeff Reader Gerald Redmond Karen Robichaud Helen Robidoux Judy & Roger Roy Pamela Russell Peggy & Richard Saunders Harry Scarth Andrya & Chris Schulte Rob Scott

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Larry & Margo Sheppard Mary Sheppard Katharine Sidenius Norman Siebrasse Sedgewick & Barbara Sinclair David & Connie Smith J Robert Smith Jane Smith Leigh Smith Cheves Smythe Dusan Soudek Greg Sprague Catherine & Douglas Stanley Shelley Steers-Morgan Monika Stelzl Robert Stewart Kevin & Janice Stockall Norine Summerby Lee Swanson Suzanne Sypher Jane Tarn Helen Thomas Carl Torjusen Glenda Thornton Jeff Vandenberg Megan & Steven Vardy Daniel & Susan Voyer Bradley Walters Owen & Sheila Washburn Angela Watson Alma White Pam Whitty Leanne Wiens John Williamson Sonia Wilson William Wood Renata Woodward Henry Yates Bong Yoo C Mary & D Murray Young Bethany Young David Young Jamie Young Vincent Zelazny

SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT, AND CORPORATIONS Government of Canada Canadian Heritage • Young Canada Works Environment Canada • EcoAction • Ecological Gift Program funding • Habitat Stewardship Program Service Canada • Canada Summer Jobs Province of New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources Department of Post-Secondary Education, Labour & Training • Student Employment Experience Development • Work Ability • Workforce Expansion

Province of New Brunswick (continued) Environmental Trust Fund New Brunswick Museum New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund Municipal Government City of Fredericton Town of Florenceville-Bristol Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Village of Blacks Harbour Foundations & other funders Davis Conservation Foundation Fredericton Community Foundation Fundy Regional Service Commission Nature Conservancy of Canada Mountain Equipment Co-op Norcross Wildlife Foundation Paderno via ‘Trees In Trust RBC Foundation Small Change Fund St. Thomas University TD Friends of the Environment Foundation The Gosling Foundation United Way United Way of Greater Moncton & Southeastern NB Region Inc. University of New Brunswick Wildlife Habitat Canada YMCA of Greater Toronto Corporate donations & sponsorship A.D. Fiander Associates Ltd. Altus Group Limited Anonymous Connors Bros. Clover Leaf Seafoods Company Cox & Palmer Delta Fredericton Fluor Jolly Breeze Tallships J D Irving, Limited Mariner Partners Inc. MayDay Group McCain Foods (Canada) Moksha Yoga Fredericton NB Power Natech Environmental Services Inc. Northampton Brewing Company, Ltd. Passumpsic Saving Bank RBC Financial RJ Bartlett Engineering Ltd. Shannon & Buffett Spicer Cole Fine Jewellers TD Bank The Capital Complex Wildav Realty Ltd. Wilson Insurance

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