In the BAWG

If you’ve ever looked at a map of BAWG’s management area, you might have noticed something: it doesn’t follow roads, town limits, or property lines. Instead, it traces a wandering, organic shape that climbs over ridgelines and follows valleys. That’s because it’s not a political boundary at all — it’s built from watershed boundaries, and …

by Miranda Ings Insects and I have a complicated relationship. I find them endlessly fascinating, but when faced with the majority of bugs, I am still working on my immediate reaction, which is one of respectful trepidation. While I do my best to rescue insects in my home with a cup and piece of paper, …

New to iNaturalist? Here’s Why You Should Join Us Ever snapped a photo of a weird bug, a wildflower you couldn’t name, or a bird that flew off before you could look it up? That’s exactly what iNaturalist is for. iNaturalist is a free app (and website) that helps you identify the plants, animals, and …

My name is Trinity, I am a recent graduate of UPEI’s bachelor of arts program and the Belfast Area Watershed Group’s newest employee! I started my journey with the BAWG team last summer, as one of their Water Rangers club members and a volunteer. Animal and plant life has always been one of my biggest …

by Victoria Hawkins Spring is an exciting time for everyone. The sun is warmer, leaves are unfurling, grass is growing,and fishing season opens! Angling is a popular sport across PEI. However, when heading out, remember that your favorite fishing spot is part of a natural ecosystem that supports many kinds of wildlife and plants, all …

by Sherry Pelkey Finding presence, perspective, and purpose through a moment with a sandpiper and the retreating tide. A beach, with its smooth, sun-warmed sand and a blissful clam bed mottled with shades of beige and tan, offers a silent invitation to explore the water’s edge. The gentle breeze carries the fresh scent of salt …

  For the second year, funding was secured from the PEI Forested Landscape Priority Place for Species At-Risk initiative. The project focused on at-risk forest bird species within the Rural Municipality of Belfast. In June, a total of 31 point count songbird surveys were conducted on private lands, resulting in the identification of 350 individual …

By Jenna Smith, Field and Stewardship Coordinator Another field season has wrapped up, and this one was jam-packed! From amphibian and smelt surveys to water testing and bird banding, this year was busy. But that’s the best part of this job; you’re always doing something different. A major highlight for me this year was getting …

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