Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve

Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve A community-based watershed organization in Woodstock, NB that has protected over 1000 acres .

A community-based watershed organization in Woodstock, New Brunswick that has protected over 1000 acres of eco-regionally significant habitats.

What a great turnout for our Mushroom Walk this past Saturday at the Bell Flats property on the Meduxnekeag Valley Natur...
09/14/2026

What a great turnout for our Mushroom Walk this past Saturday at the Bell Flats property on the Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve!
With 22 participants joining us, we had a wonderful afternoon exploring the Gold trail and discovering all kinds of fascinating fungi.
Thank you to everyone who came out and made the afternoon so enjoyable, and a special thank you to Julie Clendenning for sharing her knowledge and helping us learn more about the incredible fungi growing around us.
We hope you enjoyed the walk as much as we did!
Photos: Holly Melanson

As summer winds down, wild apple trees begin to fill with ripening fruit. These apples may be smaller and more tart than...
09/13/2026

As summer winds down, wild apple trees begin to fill with ripening fruit. These apples may be smaller and more tart than the varieties we find in stores, but they play an important role in the ecosystem.
Wild apples provide food for a variety of wildlife, including deer, bears, foxes, rodents, birds, and insects. Fallen apples also become part of the forest floor, feeding insects and other decomposers and returning nutrients to the soil.
For wildlife, late-summer fruit is an important source of energy as they prepare for the changing seasons. So the next time you spot a wild apple tree along a trail, take a moment to appreciate this small but valuable piece of the forest food web.

Early morning light on the Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve.📸: Holly Melanson
09/13/2026

Early morning light on the Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve.
📸: Holly Melanson

Have you ever come across a stinkhorn mushroom? Chances are you'll smell it before you see it!Stinkhorns are famous for ...
09/13/2026

Have you ever come across a stinkhorn mushroom? Chances are you'll smell it before you see it!
Stinkhorns are famous for their strong, unpleasant odor, which attracts flies and other insects. As the insects feed and move from one mushroom to another, they help spread the spores.
Fun fact: In Victorian England, stinkhorn mushrooms were considered so indecent-looking that some people reportedly went out early in the morning to destroy them before they could be seen, believing they might offend or embarrass young women.
Photo: Holly Melanson

The bright red fruit of staghorn sumac isn't just eye-catching—it's an important food source for wildlife throughout the...
09/12/2026

The bright red fruit of staghorn sumac isn't just eye-catching—it's an important food source for wildlife throughout the fall and winter. These fuzzy clusters can persist long after the leaves have fallen, providing valuable nourishment for birds such as robins, chickadees, bluebirds, and grouse when other food sources are in short supply. The dense thickets of staghorn sumac also provide shelter for birds and small mammals, making this native plant an important part of the forest ecosystem.

Free Guided Mushroom Walk Today! Join us for a free guided mushroom walk at the Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve on Sa...
09/12/2026

Free Guided Mushroom Walk Today!
Join us for a free guided mushroom walk at the Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve on Saturday, September 12 at 1:00 p.m.

Location: Gold Trail. 112 Bell Settlement Road

Come explore the forest floor and discover the fascinating world of fungi! Learn how to recognize different mushrooms, their roles in the ecosystem, and some of the incredible things happening beneath our feet.
Spaces are limited. To reserve your spot, contact Holly at [email protected].

Some trees are worth stopping for. This magnificent mature ash tree reminds us that every protected forest holds decades...
09/11/2026

Some trees are worth stopping for. This magnificent mature ash tree reminds us that every protected forest holds decades of growth, countless wildlife stories, and a future worth preserving.

Purple Trail 💜
09/11/2026

Purple Trail 💜

Restoring the Forest FloorThe MRA is adding two more native plants to the Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve: Canada vio...
09/10/2026

Restoring the Forest Floor
The MRA is adding two more native plants to the Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve: Canada violet (Viola canadensis) and round-lobed hepatica (Anemone americana).
This planting is part of our ongoing efforts to restore and strengthen Appalachian Hardwood Forest habitat at the Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve.

These beautiful woodland plants are part of the rich understory of Appalachian Hardwood Forests, a forest type characterized by diverse hardwood trees and a species-rich forest floor. By planting native understory species, we’re helping restore the diversity and ecological function of this important forest community.
Native woodland plants provide food and habitat for insects and other wildlife, contribute to healthy soils, and add to the incredible diversity of life found beneath the forest canopy. Restoring the understory is an important part of creating a healthy, resilient forest—not just planting trees, but bringing back the many layers of life that make up a functioning forest ecosystem.

We’re feeling the aches and pains after another day of planting, but it’s completely worth it to see these beauties find...
09/10/2026

We’re feeling the aches and pains after another day of planting, but it’s completely worth it to see these beauties finding their new homes on the Meduxnekeag Valley Nature Preserve. One tree at a time, we’re helping restore and strengthen the forest for years to come.

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Meduxnekeag River Association Inc. 255 Unit F Connell Road. Woodstock, NB E7M 1L2
Woodstock, NB
E7M5K9

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+15063288227

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