Welcome to the 33rd AGM of
the N. B. Federation of Naturalists
June 3, 4, 5, 2005

All events take place at or originate at the Stairs Hall building of Bethany Bible College located on Summit Ave. Turn off Main Street onto Western Ave. and continue uphill to the end. Turn left onto Summit Ave. Follow around tight right hand bend and look for Stairs Hall on the left. (See Campus Map) Parking lot is on the right hand side of Summit Ave.

Agenda
Registration and Costs
List of Accommodations
Outings Info
1/2 day outings
full day outings

Agenda

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Outings

It is a good idea to bring a small backpack to carry extra clothing, lunches and water bottles. Note: June is bug month! Please bring insect repellent and/or mosquito hats and jackets. If you request a lunch, realize that lunches are not delivered on the trips, so make sure if you are going on a full day trip to pick it up in the morning. Or if you are on a half day trip you can pick them up at Stairs Hall at lunch time. All outings have a maximum of 15 participants. Those who sign up first will have priority. Please note: some outings have additional charges (van tour and kayaking) and are marked with an (*) asterisk.

Half day Outings
(#1-4 in morning, #5-7 in afternoon)

  1. Visit a mature hardwood forest with noted New Brunswick ecologist and ornithologist Matt Betts who will discuss forest ecology and forest management while observing the birds, amphibians (low diversity), some lichens and herbaceous plants. Throughout the outing birds and their need for specific habitats will be highlighted. Access is along a new bush road, but the hike is going to involve walking through the hillside hardwood forest where no paths are present. [Sat. & Sun. mornings starting at 7:00 am]

  2. Native trees and shrubs. Naturalist Therese Peuramaki (Bilingual) will lead you along a scenic woodland road winding its way through the deep ravine of Cotter Hollow, and indicate an interesting variety of New Brunswick trees and shrubs. Easy walking. [Sat. & Sun. mornings starting at 8:30 am]

  3. Spring Wildflowers! Enjoy rland Walk as naturalist and outdoor enthusiast Judy Dow guides you along the rich alluvial flood plain of Smith Creek where you will see Wild Leeks, Spring Beauties, Wild Oats, Trout Lily, Yellow Violets, Dutchman Breeches and Bloodroot. This is a short walk, through old field and pasture. [Sat. and Sun. mornings, starting at 8:30 am]

  4. Visit Cornhill Nurseries where they specialize in hardy shrubs and trees (grapes, kiwis), and provide many native species. Nursery owner, and author of the book ardy Roses Bob Osborne will lead you on a tour of the nursery and perhaps a short walk in the woods following if time allows. [Sat. and Sun. morning starting at 8:30 am]

  5. Hike out along a wooded trail through White Pine, Hemlocks and Red Oak to ig Bluff with Stephen Clayden (bilingual), curator of botany at the New Brunswick Museum. This unique habitat offers a majestic view of Dutch Valley as well as being home to the rare Rock Spike-moss, a plant closely related to the ferns, carpets of Bearberry and many lichens which are Stephen speciality. [Sat. and Sun. afternoon, starting at 1 pm]

  6. Our small green plants the mosses and liverworts. Join bryologist Bruce Bagnell on a woodland walk to view some of our common mosses. Bringing a handlens (magnifying glass) would be helpful. [Sat and Sun afternoon starting at 1 pm]

  7. Why is there Potash in Sussex? Starting off at the mine site, Geologist Brian Roulston will present a half hour power point slide show on how potash forms and why it is here in Sussex. Following the presentation will be a hike out to see some of the local rock formations (sink-holes, gypsum boulders). Participants will be able to view some of the rocks which have been drilled out and on which development of the potash and natural gas deposits are based. As well, there will be discussion on the adaptability of this area to various native and imported trees and shrubs. [Sat. and Sun. afternoon, starting 1 pm]

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Full Day Outings

  1. Scenic hike along the crystal clear Big Salmon River from its mouth to the Hearst (Pejepscot) Lodge, exploring the flora and fauna of the coastal red spruce forest, a major element of the Bay of Fundy shore ecosystem. Guided by DNR biologist Joe Kennedy and naturalist James Goltz. Expect this hike to be moderately rigorous and to cover a distance of about 6 km. [Sat. only, leaving 8:30 am]

  2. Old mines and caves. Guided by Roger Albert (bilingual) and Jim Brown. Outing will begin with a short presentation of caves in southeastern New Brunswick. First area to be investigated will be cave crevasses near Poley Mountain. Next will be a visit to Dalling Cave which will involve a 1 km uphill hike. Only the front portion of the cave will be explored. Depending on remaining time available, other cave (or old mine) visits will be considered. Flashlight and waterproof boots are good ideas. [Sat. and Sun. leaving 8:30 am]

  3. *Kayak the Hammond River. Novice participants are most welcome and will receive instruction for kayak handling prior to heading off downstream with teacher and naturalist Sandy McKay of the Hammond River Angling Association. The boats used are very stable and do not require cockpit skirts. All boaters will be required to sign a waiver for insurance purposes. All equipment will be supplied. There will be no white water. Sandy will discuss the problems associated with rivers that run through farming land and how having cattle close to the water edge affects the river inhabitants. He will point out salmon pools, Turkey Vultures and other wildlife. A short hike might be undertaken mid-way through the day. Don forget sunglasses, hats and sunscreen and depending on the weather, spare clothing. [Sat. and Sun. leaving 8:30 am]

  4. *Naturalist Donna Monahan will guide the van tour which will highlight the beautiful Kennebecasis River. From Sussex we will travel along the old post road through Sussex Corner and Dutch Valley, where we will get a good view of the ig Bluff We will head out through Urney, and proceed to Penobsquis and the upper branches of the Kennebecasis River where we will have a brief tour of one of the sites of Kennebecasis River Restoration Project. Continuing downstream, we l wind our way through covered bridges to Bloomfield, and along the marsh to the village of Hampton. We l stop for a short walk on Spooner Island, then tour the Kennebecasis River Road (the setting of Beth Powning book, he Hatbox Letters . Then we will head up the highway to the Gondola Point ferry, with a brief stop near a Blue Heron rookery. The ferry will take us to the Kingston Peninsula, where we will begin to head back up the river via the beautiful Lower Norton Shore Road. It will be a very relaxing and enjoyable day, with lots of ature notes along the way. [Sat. and Sun., leaving 8:30 am]

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Registration

Make cheques payable to: Kennebecasis Naturalist Society
Please return with payment to:
NBFN/FNNB AGM
c/o Rosemary Moorhead
79 Queen St.
Sussex NB E4E 2B2

(506) 433-6304; [moorhead@nbnet.nb.ca] Name ______________________________

Address ____________________________

Phone _____________Email ____________

Please Circle Trip Preferences

Costs

Signature ______________________________
The NBFN and Kennebecasis Naturalist are not responsible for accidents, injuries or damages to persons participating in any activities of this AGM running 3, 4 and 5th of June, 2005.

List of Accommodations

[listed rates do not include tax] / Liste d ergement [cette liste de tarifs n nclut pas les taxes]
Note: Bethany Bible College has given us good rate for the use of their facilities for our weekend, and a very reasonable rate for accommodation.

Bethany Bible College Residence contact / contacter Rosemary Moorhead at (506) 433-6304; [moorhead@nbnet.nb.ca] 79 Queen St., Sussex NB E4E 2B2 $25 / night / person (single bed, 2 beds per room, bathroom shared with 1 other room; some kitchenettes available) 25$/ nuit- personne (lit simple, 2 lits par chambre, salle de bains partagée avec une autre chambre ; quelques cuisinettes sont disponibles)

Motels

Amsterdam Inn (506) 432-5050, 1-800-468- 2828; [www.amsterdaminns.com] double occupancy - $80; continental breakfast and free movies included
Blue Bird Restaurant and Sussex Thriftlodge (506) 433-2557, 1888-583-9111[www.sussexthriftlodge.com] single occupancy $54, double $59
Covered Bridge Inn (506) 433-1805; [cbissx@nb.aibn.com] double occupancy $55; larger room with kitchenette $75
All Seasons Inn and Restaurant (506) 433-2220, 1-800-452-1616; [www.allseasonsinn.ca] single occupancy $70, double $80
Fairway Motor Inn (506) 433-3470; [www.fairwayinn.ca] 1-2 people, $75
Timberland Motor Inn and Restaurant (506) 433-2480, 1-877-297- 2773; timbrlnd@nbnet.nb.ca; [www.timberlandmotorinn.com] single occupancy $75 (queen), double $90 (2 double beds)

Camping
    Pine Cone Camping (506) 433-4389
   Lone Pine Park (506) 432-4007
   K&D Campground (506) 433-2870

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