Hosted by United Spirit Nature Network (USNN) In partnership with Mactaquac Provincial Park
Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the heart of nature! Join us this October at Mactaquac Provincial Park for a half-day hands-on educational workshop that celebrates native plant species, sensory learning, and youth-led conservation.
As part of USNN’s Nature Through Our Senses project, this special workshop invites schools, families, and community members to discover just how much nature can teach us — especially when we slow down, observe, and engage with the land.
🌿 What to Expect
This 4-hour outdoor experience will include:
- 🌱 Guided Native Plant Walks: Learn how to identify common native trees and shrubs in the park
- 📓 Nature Journaling Activities: Capture what you see, smell, and feel — through drawings, words, and reflections
- 🌲 Mini Forestry Skills Demos: Explore simple skills like plant measurement, health assessments, and more
- 💬 Storytelling and Fun Facts: Discover the role native plants play in local ecosystems and culture
Participants will receive a beautifully designed nature journaling booklet, which includes:
- ✔️ Plant ID Sheets
- ✔️ Habitat & Ecosystem Info Pages
- ✔️ Measurement & Health Assessment Sheets
- ✔️ Fill-in-the-blank and creative activity pages
This unique event is part of USNN’s commitment to fostering outdoor education, youth conservation leadership, and a deeper connection to nature through Two-Eyed Seeing — blending Indigenous knowledge and Western science.
📍 Date & Location: 📅 September 26, 2026 and October 21, 2025
📍 Mactaquac Provincial Park, 1256 NB-105, Mactaquac, NB
Stay tuned for registration details — this event is open to:
👨👩👧👦 Families
🏫 Educators & Schools
🏞️ Nature & Youth Organizations
🌿 All curious minds of all ages!
🌎 Why It Matters
By encouraging young learners to explore nature with all their senses, we are planting the seeds of stewardship. This half-day of learning, laughter, and leaf-rubbing is more than just an event — it’s an investment in our future. Come grow with us in New Brunswick’s beautiful provincial parks. Let’s learn to see, listen, and care for the land that sustains us.
