Nature Newfoundland and Labrador January Public Lecture at The Rooms

New perspectives on the Ediacaran Mistaken Point biota of Newfoundland: Palaeobiology, palaeoecology and geoconservation of a candidate UNESCO World Heritage Site

Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 7:00 pm, at The Rooms

No admission fee

Did you know that one of the oldest complex fossils in the world was found here on the Bonavista Peninsula in 2008? Memorial University’s Dr. Duncan McIlroy and University of Oxford’s Jack Matthews will tell you about this approximately 560 million year-old amazing find and take you to the Connections Gallery to see the actual ancient specimen. They will also talk about their exciting new insights into how this group of organisms lived, when they evolved and why they went extinct.

Nature Newfoundland and Labrador February Workshop

Winter Gull Watching at Quidi Vidi Lake

Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 10:00 am, at Quidi Vidi Lake

Did you know that Quidi Vidi Lake is internationally known for gull watching? The abundance and diversity of gulls attracts birdwatchers from all over the world.

Nature NL will be hosting a winter gulls workshop with bird expert Jared Clarke at Quidi Vidi Lake Learn to identify the many species of gulls that hang out St. John’s in the winter. Bring binoculars if you have them, if not we will have a few extra pairs to lend.
We will meet at the far end of the Dominion grocery store parking lot (the northeast end of the parking lot, closest to the Lake. The Dominion is at 20 Lake Avenue next to Quidi Vidi Lake. Meet at the bright yellow car. Please dress for the weather. Hope to see you there!”

“Life on Ice”

Kids Club program for February at The Suncor Energy Fluvarium

See how nature around The Fluvarium changes in the icy winters. Rediscover the water all around us and how that ice and snow actually helps to keep animals warm and safe! 

Every Saturday and Sunday from February 6-28 at 1:30pm

Program runs approx. 45-60 minutes

This Fluvarium Kids program is Family Fun and can include an outdoor component, game, story and craft!

*Note there will be no Kids Club on February 13 and 14 due to a Family Ice Fishing program

Fluvarium Kids Club Weekend Programs

Have you heard? Kids ages 5–10 and their families are invited to join Fluvarium Kids! Receive updates, collect stickers, and earn a Fluvarium Kids Fresh Water Friends certificate when you attend sessions in four different months!

Fluvarium Kids programs are complimentary with admission.

Ask about our Annual Family Pass.

For more information contact:

754-3474 – kids@fluvarium.ca

February 26^th, 2016.

Tickets are $125 with a $40 charitable tax receipt.

Mardi Gras Night at The Fluvarium features music by Billy and the Bruisers, as well as hors d’oeuvres prepared by The Fluvarium’s own Red Seal Chef, Antoine Harding.

The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a glass of champagne and New Orleans Mardi Gras jazz music. The night will include interactive games, live auctions, and a silent auction throughout the evening. To cap it all off there will be dancing until midnight.
Proceeds from the event go towards supporting environmental education at The Fluvarium as well as a portion of the proceeds helps to support Special Olympics and the Vera Perlin Society.

Call today to purchase at 754-3474 or email info@fluvarium.ca
Event sponsored by Coast 101.1 and Labatt

February  13 & 14, 2016 sessions available: 9:30am, 11:00am, 1:00pm & 2:30pm each day 10-12 people per session
$17 adult, $12 youth (age 7+) +HST Prepaid registration is required and is non-refundable. Sessions may also be available throughout the week for youth groups.

Ice fishing is a fun activity for family and friends to enjoy the winter weather together. Plus, it is Valentine’s Day weekend, so maybe you and your favorite person might like to come and learn about a new outdoor activity!
This is a great starter session for anyone interested in trying ice fishing for the first time! It is Ice Fishing 101 designed to teach: ice safety, dressing for the weather, fishing tips and Bob’s tricks. You will get to watch augering and fishing demonstrations, and make your own ice fishing rod to take home.  If Long Pond is safe and solid, we can even try it all out on the ice.

Note: If there is not enough ice for even the augering demonstration there will be the opportunity to reschedule.
For more information or to book contact:

Denise Hennebury or Bob Piercey 754-3474 or kids@fluvarium.ca

Please find attached the 2016 GT Project Application FORM Form.  Green Teams are eligible as matching funding against the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program (RFCPP).  If you have a project in mind, I would encourage you to explore the Green Team as a possible source of labour as well as eligible matching funding.  Please note the deadline for applications. 

If you have any questions regarding use of Green teams in the RFCPP context, please do not hesitate to contact RRCPP- Newfoundland and Labrador Region RFCPP-PPCPR.NL@DFO-MPO.GC.CA or Richard Van Ingen (709-772-3478) Richard.VanIngen@DFO-MPO.GC.CA

A consultant is required to develop a business plan that will demonstrate the Farm’s financial feasibility and guide the Foundation on its long-term, sustainable operation.

The consultant team is required to have extensive experience in the following areas:

•           Knowledge of natural and cultural heritage tourism attractions

•           Research and analysis techniques specifically relevant to this proposal

•           Demonstrated experience in project management

•           Extensive experience in business planning

•           Familiarity with non-profit organizations

•           Knowledge of current trends in interpretation and visitor experience

To request a full scope of work, please contact the O’Brien Farm Foundation Inc. at obrienfarmfoundation@gmail.com.

“Winter Wonders”

Winter is here and the animals that tough it out all winter need to stay warm, safe and find food! Discover how the animals around the Fluvarium find everything they need, even throughout the winter!

Every Saturday and Sunday from January 2-31 at 1:30pm

Program runs approx. 45-60 minutes

This Fluvarium Kids program is Family Fun and can include an outdoor component, game, story and craft!

Fluvarium Kids Club Weekend Programs

Have you heard? Kids ages 5–10 and their families are invited to join Fluvarium Kids! Receive updates, collect stickers, and earn a Fluvarium Kids Fresh Water Friends certificate when you attend sessions in four different months!

Fluvarium Kids programs are complimentary with admission.

Ask about our Annual Family Pass.

For more information contact:

754-3474 – kids@fluvarium.ca

Nature Newfoundland and Labrador is now accepting applications for the 2016 Wild Things Scholarship.  The deadline is February 29, 2016.  We will circulate a second call for applications mid-January 2016.

“O Christmas Tree!”

Discover where this popular holiday tradition comes from and why these trees are important to our forest and river friends this time of year as well!

Every Saturday and Sunday from December 5-19 at 1:30pm

Watch for a special Winter Solstice program on December 20 at 1:30pm and December 21 at 6:30pm!

Program runs approx. 45-60 minutes

This Fluvarium Kids program is Family Fun and can include an outdoor component, game, story and craft!

Fluvarium Kids Club Weekend Programs

Have you heard? Kids ages 5–10 and their families are invited to join Fluvarium Kids! Receive updates, collect stickers, and earn a Fluvarium Kids Fresh Water Friends certificate when you attend sessions in four different months!

Fluvarium Kids programs are complimentary with admission.

Ask about our Annual Family Pass.

For more information contact:

754-3474 – kids@fluvarium.ca