NLEN is deeply appreciative to RBC Blue Water funders and volunteers for their time and monetary support in our outdoor experiential coastal hikes, “Getting to Know our Waters, NL”.
RBC volunteers from Elizabeth Ave. branch provided their time, curiosity and enthusiasm in our coastal hike, World Oceans Day, 2015.
Additional thanks goes to member groups including: Nature NL, NAACAP, NLEE and their volunteers for coming out and sharing their programs and initiatives.
What is the Future of the Seafood Industry in Newfoundland and Labrador? The seafood industry continues to be an important economic driver of Newfoundland and Labrador’s economy at a time when other key sectors in the province are struggling. Looking to the future a tremendous opportunity exists to assist the industry in developing a more efficient and market oriented value chain to aggressively pursue new opportunities. This session will profile key trends in the seafood sector, identify global factors affecting it and will outline the role of research, technology and innovation in advancing the seafood value chain in the province.
ACAP Humber Arm invites you to join our next Coastal Matters presentation where Mr. Carey Bonnell, Head of School of Fisheries, Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland will share his thoughts on these questions, followed by a Q&A with the audience. This talk will take place 12:30 to 1:20pm, Thursday, February 18th in room 3019 of the Forest Centre, Grenfell Campus.
As with all Coastal Matters presentations this session is free of charge and open to the public. RSVP’s not required. Tea and coffee will be available; feel free to bring your own bagged lunch. Please help us promote this session by forwarding this email to your contacts and/or displaying the attached poster at your workplace.
ACAP Humber Arm wishes to thank the NL Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Grenfell Campus for ongoing support of the Coastal Matter’s Speakers Series.
NOTE:
Mr. Bonnell will be arriving in the Corner Brook region the evening before. He will be available to the media anytime Thurs, Feb 18th.
The presentation room will be accessible 30mis prior for set-up of cameras, mikes, etc.
Ducks Unlimited invites members and friends of HNHS to help them
celebrate World Wetlands Day – Feb 2,2016
Who: Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Environmental Policy Institute of
Grenfell Campus
What: A series of short presentations on the science and policy of
wetlands with a free light lunch
When: February 2nd, from 12-1:30pm
Where: Room 3019 of the Forestry Building on the Grenfell Campus
Why: To Celebrate World Wetlands Day!
Does Canada Need A Marine Species At Risk Act? Canada’s primary conservation law for species at risk of extinction is the Species at Risk Act. The conservation community is well aware that marine fish are rarely listed – and as a result, severely depleted fish stocks aren’t getting the protection they need for recovery. But is SARA the right tool for the job, or do we need something designed specifically for the needs of marine fish?
ACAP Humber Arm invites you to join our next Coastal Matters presentation where Dr. Brett Favaro of the Marine Institute, Memorial University of Newfoundland will share his thoughts on these questions, followed by a q&a with the audience. This talk will take place 12:30 to 1:20pm, Wednesday, February 3rd in room 2016 of the Arts and Science Building, Grenfell Campus.
As with all Coastal Matters presentations this session is free of charge and open to the public; rsvp’s not required. Tea and coffee will be available; feel free to bring your own bagged lunch. Please help us promote this session by forwarding this email to your contacts and/or displaying the attached poster at your workplace.
ACAP Humber Arm wishes to thank the NL Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture for ongoing support of the Coastal Matter’s Speakers Series
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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 26th, 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
Newfoundland & Labrador Environment Network 