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Join special guests Jim and Jean Wilson as they reflect on more than 60 years of exploring nature together. They share memorable stories, lessons learned along the way, and thoughtful advice for anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors.   Connect with Us: Website: https://saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org Facebook, Instagram & Bluesky: @NatureSaintJohn   Produced by: The Saint John Naturalists Club Host: Kate Jankowski (co-president, SJNC)   Music track: Forgiveness by Epic Spectrum

Who knew that a creature that looks so simple could have such a complicated life cycle? Freshwater mussels are among the most important, and most overlooked, species in our rivers and streams. In this episode, Mary Sollows brings us along to explore their life cycles, ecological importance, and what we can do to help protect these commonly overlooked animals of our freshwater ecosystems. Connect with Us: Website: https://saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org Facebook, Instagram & Bluesky: @NatureSaintJohn Produced by: The Saint John Naturalists Club Host: Kate Jankowski (co-president, SJNC) Music track: Forgiveness by Epic Spectrum

Dr. Alfredo Justo is the Curator of Botany and Mycology at the New Brunswick Museum. His experience in the field, the lab and public outreach has inspired many to dive into the world of mushrooms and fungi.    Connect with Us: Website: https://saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org Facebook, Instagram & Bluesky: @NatureSaintJohn   Produced by: The Saint John Naturalists Club Host: Kate Jankowski (co-president, SJNC)   Music track: Forgiveness by Epic Spectrum

Kendra Driscoll is the Curatorial Assistant for Botany & Mycology in the Department of Natural History of the New Brunswick Museum.   In this episode, Kendra sits down and explains the fascinating tiny world of lichens in the Saint John New Brunswick region.   Connect with Us: Website: https://saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org Facebook, Instagram & Bluesky: @NatureSaintJohn   Produced by: The Saint John Naturalists Club Host: Kate Jankowski (co-president, SJNC)   Music track: Forgiveness by Epic Spectrum

In this episode of In Our Nature Saint John, we sit down with Paul Mansz to explore one of Saint John New Brunsciwk’s most loved and fascinating birds, the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Paul shares insights into its migration, its life history, and the remarkable adaptations that allow this tiny bird to travel such vast distances. Along the way, we dive into fun and surprising facts that make the Ruby-throated Hummingbird a true gem in our natural world.

In this episode, we sit down with Don MacPhail to learn about the unique and complex geology present in Saint John New Brunswick, and where you can go to see some of these ancient rocks yourself.   Connect with Us: Website: https://saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org Facebook, Instagram & Bluesky: @NatureSaintJohn   Produced by: The Saint John Naturalists Club Host: Kate Jankowski (co-president, SJNC)   Music track: Forgiveness by Epic Spectrum

In this episode, we sit down with Paul Martin, president of the Hampton Nature Club and avid naturalist, to talk about the Owls of New Brunswick and his experiences taking birders on owl prowls.   Connect with Us: Website: https://saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org Facebook, Instagram & Bluesky: @NatureSaintJohn   Produced by: The Saint John Naturalists Club   Music track: Forgiveness by Epic Spectrum

In this episode, we sit down with Hank Scarth to talk about shorebirds and their incredible migration story.   Connect with Us: Website: https://saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org Facebook, Instagram & Bluesky: @NatureSaintJohn   Produced by: The Saint John Naturalists Club   Music track: Forgiveness by Epic Spectrum

In this episode, we sit down with naturalist Jim Wilson to talk about the Point Lepreau Bird Observatory. We learn of its history, purpose, and what makes it a vital part of bird migration monitoring in New Brunswick. Jim shares stories from the early days, explains how counts are done, and highlights why the site continues to matter for conservation today. Connect with Us: Website: https://saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org Facebook, Instagram & Bluesky: @NatureSaintJohn Produced by: The Saint John Naturalists Club Music track: Forgiveness by Epic Spectrum