Webinars & Events – CCNB https://www.conservationcouncil.ca Conservation Council of New Brunswick Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:20:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Electric School Bus — Colouring Contest https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/esb-colouring-contest-2025/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:29:13 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=203790 Let’s Celebrate the Government of New Brunswick’s Commitment to 100% Electrifying our School Bus fleet by 2035 with your child’s vision of a cleaner, greener future. Download our Electric School Bus Colouring Sheet and let their creativity shine. We’re inviting kids from in Kindergarten through Grade 5 to decorate the bus with images that reflect their dreams for a happy and healthy environment.

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Energy Efficiency is the Heart of the Solution: A Panel Discussion on Energy Poverty https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/energy-efficiency-panel-feb-2025/ Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:27:27 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=203621 Join the Conservation Council of New Brunswick for a compelling panel discussion on February 14, as we tackle the pressing issue of energy poverty and highlight energy efficiency as a vital solution. Hosted at the Provincial Archives in Fredericton, this hybrid event (in-person and virtual) will explore how energy poverty affects our communities, the policy challenges that need to be addressed…

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Mindfulness & Moss https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/mindfulness-moss/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:48:18 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=202847 Mindfulness and Moss: Creating Lasting Connections with Nature Date: Nov. 9, 2024 Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Conserver House, 180 St. John St., Fredericton, N.B. Language: English Registration Limit: 15 participantsMindfulness and Moss: Creating Lasting Relationships with Nature is a community-engaged art project led by the Conservation Council of New Brunswick that creatively responds to…

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Bay of Fundy Cruise with Conservation Experts https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/whale-watching-tour-2024/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:51:30 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=201300 Join us for a three-hour cruise through the Western Isles and Passages of the outer Bay of Fundy on Sept 22nd, hosted by the Conservation Council of New Brunswick and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – New Brunswick Chapter. The area is home to an incredible variety of marine life, including whales, sharks, seals, groundfish, birds, and an array of fascinating bottom-dwelling creatures.

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Invitation: Spring Meet and Greet with Conservation Council of New Brunswick https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/invitation-spring-meet-and-greet-with-conservation-council-of-new-brunswick/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:31:34 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=200088 Greetings to Conservation Council members and supporters, I am writing to you to share news about some exciting events the Conservation Council of New Brunswick is hosting this April! From April 11 – 22, 2024, staff from the Conservation Council will host open houses in various locations in New Brunswick to meet with anyone interested in discussing environmental issues and learning about the…

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‘Switch on Hope’ Energy Poverty Campaign – Launch Event https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/switch-on-hope-launch-event/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:16:13 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=198907 Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Carleton Community Centre  in Saint John on Saturday, Feb. 24. Experience the highly anticipated debut of two music videos with songs created by local youth with help from local musician Matthew Elliott, also known as STEPHEN HERO and David R. Elliott. ]]> Get to know the artist, Stephen Hero! Learn about our Community Art Program Learn about Energy Poverty in Atlantic Canada Visit our Affordable Electricity…

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Hope & Resistance – Concert, Feb 2024 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/hope-resistance-concert-2024/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:06:07 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=198869 A lineup of incredibly talented musicians gathered on Feb. 9 for the Hope & Resistance Concert, including Juno Award-winning artist Julie Doiron, Montreal’s Pink Snail, and local high school band POSH.About 70 attendees were immersed in the captivating melodies and performances. Throughout the venue, Shoshanna Wingate’s thought-provoking Harm to Harmony project sparked deep conversations and…

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Voices of Tomorrow – Art Exhibition, Feb 2024 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/voices-of-tomorrow-art-exhibition-feb-2024/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:43:17 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=198771 Mark your calendars for the grand opening of our “Voices of Tomorrow” Exhibition on Feb. 3— a multi-generational art journey organized by Riverview-based painter Ji Hyang.]]> The grand opening of the “Voices of Tomorrow” Exhibition took place on Feb. 3, showcasing a captivating multi-generational art journey orchestrated by Riverview-based painter Ji Hyang. At the center of this collaborative endeavour was a vibrant mural project crafted by the youth of Riverview, New Brunswick, depicting their aspirations for a sustainable future amidst the challenges of climate…

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Branch Out and Weave for Climate Change: A Creative Journey https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/branch-out-and-weave-for-climate-change-a-creative-journey/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:48:38 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=198490 We invite you to immerse yourself in the exciting event, “Branch Out and Weave for Climate Change,” proudly presented by our Community Engaged Artist in Residence and Mentorship Program, From Harm to Harmony.Renowned artist Karen LeBlanc will be your guide on this hands-on exploration of branch weaving, where you’ll uncover techniques that transform nature’s elements into expressive works of art.

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Bridging art and activism: Len Falkenstein’s Wood Buffalo explores battle between progress and conservation https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/bridging-art-and-activism-len-falkensteins-wood-buffalo-explores-battle-between-progress-and-conservation/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 17:50:35 +0000 https://www.conservationcouncil.ca/?p=196994 In a world where we often find ourselves caught between personal gain and the planet’s greater good, Fredericton playwright and environmental activist Len Falkenstein dares to ask tough questions with his latest production, Wood Buffalo.What is the cost of our prosperity? Can humanity change in the face of dire consequences? Can conservation and progress coexist? These questions lie at the heart…

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