Stop by out booth at the Garrison Night Market to learn about invasive & native plants and how to be Plant Wise!

Join the New Brunswick Invasive Species Council, the Nature Trust of New Brunswick, and like-minded nature enthusiasts as we explore Boars Head Nature Preserve while identifying invasive and native plant and wildlife species as part of a BioBlitz. Whether you're a budding enthusiast or a seasoned expert at identification, this event is for you!  

Boars Head Nature Preserve consists of 27 hectares (65 acres) of land along the shore of the Kennebecasis Bay near its confluence with the Wolastoq (Saint John) River, in the Millidgeville area of the city of Saint John. It is one of the last natural areas in a fast-developing community. This nature preserve provides a sanctuary of scenic beauty, recreational opportunity, and wildlife habitat. 

Learn more about the Boars Head Nature Preserve: https://www.naturetrust.nb.ca/en/boars-head-nature-preserve 

What to bring 

• Backpack or day pack  

• Smart phone, tablet or notepad to make species observations 

• Filled water bottle 

• Closed-toed walking shoes 

• Weather-appropriate clothing, including a hat 

• Snacks 

• Sunscreen and bug repellent 

What’s provided 

• Safety equipment (hand sanitizer, masks, first aid kits, etc.)  

• sunscreen & bug repellent  

• Toilet paper 

• Extra water and snacks 

• Identification guides 

• Hand lenses/pocket magnifiers 

Additional information, including driving directions and parking instructions, will be provided closer to the event date. This event will be weather-dependent. 

Thank you to the New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund for funding this event and to the Nature Trust of New Brunswick for partnering with us to host the “I Spy Invasive Species at Boars Head” BioBlitz event at the Boars Head Nature Preserve.