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.
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Produced by:
The Saint John Naturalists Club
Host: Kate Jankowski (co-president, SJNC)
Music track: Forgiveness by Epic Spectrum
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird with Paul Mansz
2026-03-20 | 24 mins.
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.
The Unique Geology of Saint John with Don MacPhail
2026-02-20 | 23 mins.
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 Club
Host: Kate Jankowski (co-president, SJNC)
Music track: Forgiveness by Epic Spectrum
Paul Martin on Owls of New Brunswick
2026-01-20 | 22 mins.
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
Hank Scarth on the Shorebirds of New Brunswick
2025-12-20 | 24 mins.
In this episode, we sit down with Hank Scarth to talk about shorebirds and their incredible migration story.
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 wild wonders of New Brunswick with the Saint John Naturalist Club! Each episode dives into the region’s rich biodiversity, seasonal wildlife sightings, conservation efforts, and stories from passionate naturalists. Whether you're a seasoned birder or a curious newcomer, join us as we celebrate nature, share field notes, and connect with the landscapes that make our corner of the world so extraordinary.
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