Where city streets meet salt marshes, Saint John’s ecosystems tell a story of resilience. Join us as we explore how nature and people coexist on Canada’s East Coast.
Explore the wonders of New Brunswick with Nature Saint John! Each episode dives into the region’s rich biodiversity, seasonal wildlife sightings, conservation efforts, and stories from passionate naturalists. Join us as we celebrate nature and connect with the landscapes that make our corner of the world so extraordinary.
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.
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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
20 Jun 2026
The Hidden World of Freshwater Mussels with Mary Sollows
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
20 May 2026
Mycology with Dr. Alfredo Justo
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.
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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
20 Apr 2026
Lichens with Kendra Driscoll
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
20 Mar 2026
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird with Paul Mansz
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.
20 Feb 2026
The Unique Geology of Saint John with Don MacPhail
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.
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Website: https://saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org
Facebook, Instagram & Bluesky: @NatureSaintJohn
Produced by:
The Saint John Naturalists ClubHost:Kate Jankowski (co-president, SJNC)
Music track: Forgiveness by Epic Spectrum
20 Jan 2026
Paul Martin on Owls of New Brunswick
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.
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Website: https://saintjohnnaturalistsclub.org
Facebook, Instagram & Bluesky: @NatureSaintJohn
Produced by:
The Saint John Naturalists Club
Music track: Forgiveness by Epic Spectrum
20 Dec 2025
Hank Scarth on the Shorebirds of New Brunswick
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
20 Nov 2025
Jim Wilson on Point Lepreau Bird Observatory
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.orgFacebook, Instagram & Bluesky: @NatureSaintJohn
Produced by:The Saint John Naturalists Club
Music track: Forgiveness by Epic Spectrum
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