The Tantramar Wetlands Centre is a community-based centre of wetlands education specializing in experiential programming aimed at public school students and teachers. Recognized nationally as a centre of excellence, this award-winning project provides exciting wetlands education experiences to over 4,000 visitors annually.
Fall is a wonderful time to visit the wetlands and TWC is again offering a range of experiential programs for teachers and students of all grade levels. Fall is also the only time within the school year that we are banding waterfowl and we invite our visitors to come and participate!
On September 30th Sarah Sutherland and Kendra Milton travelled to Fredericton to accept the Department of the Environment’s Environmental Leadership Award on behalf of the more than 100 Tantramar High School students who volunteer their time at TWC to teach visitors about the importance of wetlands. These Wetheads and the enthusiasm they bring are what make this project unique and very special.
As part of the Town of Sackville’s “Celebrate our Culture: 1604-2004″ ceremonies, The Tantramar Wetlands Centre invited the public to participate in its unveiling of a permanent exhibit entitled Dyking on the Tantramar–325 Years of History on August 12, 2004.
Located within the Centre’s wetlab facility, this unique display interprets through illustrations and artifacts the rich dyking history of the area. Featuring the work of artist Robert Lyon and contributions from several private family collections this exhibit has been designed specifically to compliment the Centre’s award-winning wetlands education programs. For viewing information contact the Centre at 506-364-4257.
Research, renovations and groups visiting from as far away as Texas! Check out the Summer in the Wetlands photo gallery for some glimpses of a busy summer in the wetlands at TWC.
Each Monday evening during the month of June, members of the public were invited to participate in an introductory birding course offered by NBWF biologist, Susan Bowes.
Sponsored by TWC, the course focused on identifying waterfowl and songbirds common to our marshes and it was provided free of charge thanks to the support of our sponsors.
Staff from several environmental organizations in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia traveled to Sackville to join 75 Wetheads during their annual training day at TWC. This special day is dedicated each year to gearing up for the very busy spring programming season at the Centre that includes close to 2000 grade four visitors alone who are sponsored through Ducks Unlimited’s Adopt-A-Class Program. This year’s training session was modeled after the popular TV series Survivor and was huge hit with the participants.
TWC hosts 2000 grade four students from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia through Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Adopt-A-Class Program. See the 2004 photo gallery for all of the schools and just some of the excitement of AAC 2004 @ TWC.
Winter Workshop held for New Brunswick Environmental Science Teachers.
TWC launches new winter program for visiting schools.
Participating schools include: Dorchester, Marshview Middle School, Port Elgin Regional School, and Port Elgin School.
TWC delivers its fourth Project Wet workshop for teachers.