FREDERICTON BOTANIC GARDEN
Newcomers and veteran green thumbs will all enjoy discovering the secrets of gardening with a tour of the 23-hectare Fredericton Botanic Garden. Its colourful entrance leads to mature perennial beds and beyond to further scrub plantings, ponds, woodland trails and outstanding views across the river. Established in 1990, the Garden is continuing to evolve through the efforts of the members of the FBGA in cooperation with the City of Fredericton. Visitors to this garden in development, with its magnificent vistas, will also learn about the ecosystem of the St. John River Valley.Demonstration and talks are arranged from time to time. Visitors welcome at any time and admission is free. Guided tours can be arranged.
Contact: Tel: 506-452-9269; Email Fredericton Botanic Garden, www.frederictonbotanicgarden.com
There are several Garden tours that usually take place every summer- Keep you eyes on the Calendar of Events for details.
Location: Greenwood Drive, Northside
Canada's First Amphibian Park - you'll almost certainly hear a flute-like trilling sound over the din of hungry mosquitoes. The trill is the call of the gray treefrog. This tiny frog - Hyla versicolor in Latin - gives Hyla Park its name and is the main reason for the nature preserve's existence. Visitors will also find a variety of trees and flowers, including three rare plant species: the red milkwort, the purple gerardia, and the small-flowered gratiola. A self-guided trail brochure is available and arrangements can be made for a guided tour.
Contact: Nature Trust of New Brunswick
Tel: 506-457-2398; Email Hyla Park Nature Preserve
Frog Walks - a Guided Amphibian Adventure (NEW FOR JULY)
Join a guide from the Nature Trust on a tour of Hyla Park.
Nestled within Fredericton city limits lies a reclaimed green treasure: Hyla Park Nature Preserve. Home to six species of frogs, one species of toad, three species of salamander - as well as other rare fauna and flora - Hyla Park is an oasis of beauty and biodiversity. With over one kilometer of trails, three permanent ponds, and a host of singing birds and frogs, Hyla Park is a must-see. Great for kids and adults alike! Be sure to bring bug spray! Wednesdays in July or call 506-457-2398 to schedule.
How to find Hyla: Behind the Greenwood Drive United Baptist Church at 150 Greenwood Drive or off the Gibson Walking Trail (Northside).
Location: Waggoners Lane
Odell Park is home to the Odell Arboretum and New Brunswick Species Collection. The Odell Arboretum contains all the tree species native to New Brunswick. The 2.8 km arboretum trail winds through the woods past 41 separate sites where individual tree species grow naturally and are identified by interpretative plaques. Some of the trees are more than 400 years old. It takes less than an hour to cover the entire trail or you may choose to walk just one or two of the three loops that make up the entire trail. The first loop incorporates a section suitable for all trail users. For those even more pressed for time, the New Brunswick Species Collection, located on the incline behind the park lodge, shows examples of every native New Brunswick tree species set in a park environment of lawns, paths and benches.
Guided tours may be arranged.
Contact: Community Services Department
Tel: 506-460-2230
Visitors to Fredericton will find a wide variety of habitats in which to enjoy many of the birds that live in the northeastern part of North America. Situated near latitude 46°, t
he local area may provide those from further south a first encounter with birds typical of the northern conifer forest. Naturalists from the western part of the continent will be treated to a diversity of eastern birds.
The UNB Woodlot has extensive areas of coniferous forest providing habitat for Spruce Grouse, Black-backed Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Gray Jay and Boreal Chickadee. During years of abundant cone crops, White-winged Crossbills may be present. The main entrance is near the Hugh John Flemming Forestry Centre, located off Route 101 (Regent Street). Odell Park has many different habitats, including stands of old-growth Eastern Hemlock, spruce-fir and maple-beech fields. A good number of wood-warbler species, along with certain flycatchers, vireos and thrushes, may be found nesting in the park. Barred Owls, Pileated Woodpeckers and Scarlet Tanagers also nest there regularly.
Walking Trails located close to the St. John River provide good bird-watching opportunities especially during both spring and fall migration seasons, as many species of birds follow the river edge whereas waterfowl and other aquatic birds use the river itself. A large chimney on the University of New Brunswick Campus often hosts hundreds of roosting Chimney Swifts from mid-May and into the summer.
Contact: Website: http://fan.nb.ca/fan/info/Recreation/BirdWatching/Swifts.html
Location: 686 Riverside Dr., Northside
Walk among tropical butterflies at Green Village. Monarchs, Swallowtails, Morphos, Zebra Butterflies, and many more.
Open daily from mid-May to end-August.
Contact: 506-450-3388 ; Website: http://www.greenvillage.com/butterfly-conservatory
Location: 752 Union Street, Northside
A great place to learn about the wonders of wetlands and why they are important for wildlife, people and a healthy environment. Open: Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30 pm, year round. Free admission. Group tours upon request.
Contact: 506-458-8848; Email Ducks Unlimited ; Website
30 minutes north west of Fredericton, is a beautiful area , situated on both sides of the Mactaquac headpond on the St. John River. Mactaquac Provincial Park: a River Valley Activity Site, is 500 hectares of outdoor year-round activity. The park boasts an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course, set in the spectacular rolling hills of the St. John River Valley.
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