Nature Parks

Irving Eco-Centre, La Dune de Bouctouche

Welcome to the Irving Eco-Centre, open to the public, free of charge. It is one of four nature parks owned and operated by J.D. Irving, Limited.

At Irving Eco-Centre all events are free. For questions or pre-registration, please call (506) 743-2600 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm (Mon-Fri).

To book a school tour call now, (506) 743-2600 . Tours are available in French or English.

Schedule of activities for the public for July and August 2007

From June 25th to September 2nd, the Information and Interpretation Centres will open daily at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
From September 3rd to October 27th 2007 , the Information and Interpretation Centres will open:
Monday to Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Meeting place for all interpretive events will be on the boardwalk near the Information Centre.
For information or group reservations please call 1-506-743-2600 or 1-888-640-3300 (reserved guided walks can be offered in English or French)

(B) = bilingual (English and French)
(E) = English
(F) = French

REGULAR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: (special events listing immediately follows regular schedule of events)

From June 25th to September 3rd

Sundays

2:00pm to 4:00pm: “Nature Exhibit Program”:
outside near the Information Centre Different theme every day (b)

Mondays

1:00pm: “Mini-marche”:
for the visitor who wants a quick glimpse of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30-45 minute walk along the dune’s boardwalk and beach (f)

2:00pm: “Mini-walk”:
for the visitor who wants a quick overview of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30-45 minute walk along the dune’s boardwalk and beach (e)

Tuesdays

9:30am to 11:30am: “Jeunes Naturalistes”:
for children between 7 and 12 years. Spend the morning in nature discovery mode. Parents must register their child each week for this activity: first come first serve (f)

1:00pm: “Mini-marche”:
for the visitor who wants a quick glimpse of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30-45 minute walk along the dune’s boardwalk and beach (f)

2:00pm: “Mini-walk”:
for the visitor who wants a quick overview of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30-45 minute walk along the dune’s boardwalk and beach (e)

2:00pm to 4:00pm: “Nature Exhibit Program”:
outside near the Information Centre Different theme every day (b)

Wednesdays

9:00am to 11:00am: “Electric vehicle tour on the boardwalk”:
(for physically challenge people) Call ahead for reservation (b)

1:00pm: “Mini-marche”:
for the visitor who wants a quick glimpse of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30-45 minute walk along the dune’s boardwalk and beach (f)

2:00pm: “Mini-walk”:
for the visitor who wants a quick overview of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30-45 minute walk along the dune’s boardwalk and beach (e)

3:00pm to 4:30pm: “Where’s the Interp”?...:
you have to find the interpreter on the site and see what he or she has to say! (b)

Thursdays

9:00am to 11:00am: “Electric vehicle tour on the boardwalk”:
(for physically challenge people) Call ahead for reservation (b)

9:30am to 11:30am: “Young Naturalist”:
for children between 7 and 12 years. Spend the morning in nature discovery mode. Parents must register their child each week for this activity: first come first serve (e)

1:00pm: “Mini-marche”:
for the visitor who wants a quick glimpse of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30-45 minute walk along the dune’s boardwalk and beach (f)

2:00pm: “Mini-walk”:
for the visitor who wants a quick overview of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30-45 minute walk along the dune’s boardwalk and beach (e)

2:00pm to 4:00pm: “Nature Exhibit Program”:
outside near the Information Centre Different theme every day (b)

Fridays

3:00pm to 4:30pm: “Where’s the Interp”?...:
you have to find the interpreter on the site and see what he or she has to say! (b)

Saturdays

2:00pm to 4:00pm: “Nature Exhibit Program”:
outside near the Information Centre Different theme every day (b)

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND EVENTS!!

Sunday, July 1st

Irving Eco-Centre’s 10th Anniversary and “Canada Day Celebration Specials”

1:00pm to 2:00pm: “Walkers Club Award Day”:
award ceremony for our Irving Eco-Centre walking Club. For more information on how to join please gave us a call!

2:00pm to 5:00pm: “Walk trough the first 10 year of the Dune”:
A slide show presentation featuring the people and events that brought us to this 10 year anniversary from 1997 to 2007

3:30pm to 5:00pm: « Pick-nick »:
This fun-filled family day will be topped off with a free pick-nick for all participants!

Monday, July 2nd

6:00pm to 7:30pm: « Shell-fishing is Fun » (b)
This family activity will help young and old discover how people in the Bouctouche area fish for bar clams, soft shellec clams, oysters and mussels. This activity will bring you out on the dune, sand bars and in the estuary. Meeting place is outside near the Education Centre.

Thursday, July 12th

2:30pm to 4:00pm: « Shell-fishing is Fun » (b)
This family activity will help young and old discover how people in the Bouctouche area fish for bar clams, soft shellec clams, oysters and mussels. This activity will bring you out on the dune, sand bars and in the estuary. Meeting place is outside near the Education Centre.

Sunday, July 29th

4:30pm to 6:00pm: « Shell-fishing is Fun » (b)
This family activity will help young and old discover how people in the Bouctouche area fish for bar clams, soft shellec clams, oysters and mussels. This activity will bring you out on the dune, sand bars and in the estuary. Meeting place is outside near the Education Centre.

Tuesday, August 14th

7:00pm to 8:30pm: To be announced

Wednesday, September 5th

1:30pm to 3:00pm: « Shell-fishing is Fun » (b)
This family activity will help young and old discover how people in the Bouctouche area fish for bar clams, soft shellec clams, oysters and mussels. This activity will bring you out on the dune, sand bars and in the estuary. Meeting place is outside near the Education Centre.

Irving Eco-Centre, La Dune de Bouctouche Welcome to the Irving Eco-Centre, open to the public, free of charge. It is one of four nature parks owned and operated by J.D. Irving, Limited. At Irving Eco-Centre all events are free. For questions or pre-registration, please call (506) 743-2600 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm (Mon-Fri). To book a school tour call now, (506) 743-2600 . Tours are available in French or English. Schedule of activities for the public for July and August 2007 From June 25th to September 2nd, the Information and Interpretation Centres will open daily at 10 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. From September 3rd to October 27th 2007 , the Information and Interpretation Centres will open: Monday to Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Meeting place for all interpretive events will be on the boardwalk near the Information Centre. For information or group reservations please call 1-506-743-2600 or 1-888-640-3300 (reserved guided walks can be offered in English or French) (B) = bilingual (English and French) (E) = English (F) = French

REGULAR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: (special events listing immediately follows regular schedule of events)

From June 25th to September 3rd

Sundays
2:00pm to 4:00pm:	“Nature Exhibit Program”: outside near the Information Centre Different theme every day (b)

Mondays
1:00pm:	“Mini-marche”: for the visitor who wants a quick glimpse of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30-45 minute walk along the dune’s boardwalk and beach (f)

2:00pm:	“Mini-walk”: for the visitor who wants a quick overview of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30-45 minute walk along the dune’s boardwalk and beach (e)

Tuesdays
9:30am to 11:30am:	“Jeunes Naturalistes”: for children between 7 and 12 years. Spend the morning in nature discovery mode. Parents must register their child each week for this activity: first come first serve (f)

1:00pm:	“Mini-marche”: for the visitor who wants a quick glimpse of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30-45 minute walk along the dune’s boardwalk and beach (f)

2:00pm:	“Mini-walk”: for the visitor who wants a quick overview of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30-45 minute walk along the dune’s boardwalk and beach (e)

2:00pm to 4:00pm:	“Nature Exhibit Program”: outside near the Information Centre Different theme every day (b)

Wednesdays
9:00am to 11:00am:	“Electric vehicle tour on the boardwalk”: (for physically challenge people) Call ahead for reservation (b)

1:00pm:	“Mini-marche”: for the visitor who wants a quick glimpse of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30-45 minute walk along the dune’s boardwalk and beach (f)

2:00pm:	“Mini-walk”: for the visitor who wants a quick overview of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30-45 minute walk along the dune’s boardwalk and beach (e)

3:00pm to 4:30pm:	“Where’s the Interp”?...: you have to find the interpreter on the site and see what he or she has to say! (b)

Thursdays
9:00am to 11:00am:	“Electric vehicle tour on the boardwalk”: (for physically challenge people) Call ahead for reservation (b)

9:30am to 11:30am:	“Young Naturalist”: for children between 7 and 12 years. Spend the morning in nature discovery mode. Parents must register their child each week for this activity: first come first serve (e)

1:00pm:	“Mini-marche”: for the visitor who wants a quick glimpse of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30-45 minute walk along the dune’s boardwalk and beach (f)

2:00pm:	“Mini-walk”: for the visitor who wants a quick overview of the Bouctouche dune, join our interpreter for a 30-45 minute walk along the dune’s boardwalk and beach (e)

2:00pm to 4:00pm:	“Nature Exhibit Program”: outside near the Information Centre Different theme every day (b)

Fridays
3:00pm to 4:30pm:	“Where’s the Interp”?...: you have to find the interpreter on the site and see what he or she has to say! (b)

Saturdays
2:00pm to 4:00pm:	“Nature Exhibit Program”: outside near the Information Centre Different theme every day (b)



SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND EVENTS!!

Sunday, July 1st
Irving Eco-Centre’s 10th Anniversary and “Canada Day Celebration Specials”

1:00pm to 2:00pm:	“Walkers Club Award Day”: award ceremony for our Irving Eco-Centre walking Club. For more information on how to join please gave us a call!

2:00pm to 5:00pm:	“Walk trough the first 10 year of the Dune”: A slide show presentation featuring the people and events that brought us to this 10 year anniversary from 1997 to 2007

3:30pm to 5:00pm:	« Pick-nick »: This fun-filled family day will be topped off with a free pick-nick for all participants!

Monday, July 2nd
6:00pm to 7:30pm:	« Shell-fishing is Fun » (b) This family activity will help young and old discover how people in the Bouctouche area fish for bar clams, soft shellec clams, oysters and mussels. This activity will bring you out on the dune, sand bars and in the estuary. Meeting place is outside near the Education Centre.

Thursday, July 12th
2:30pm to 4:00pm:	« Shell-fishing is Fun » (b) This family activity will help young and old discover how people in the Bouctouche area fish for bar clams, soft shellec clams, oysters and mussels. This activity will bring you out on the dune, sand bars and in the estuary. Meeting place is outside near the Education Centre.

Sunday, July 29th
4:30pm to 6:00pm:	« Shell-fishing is Fun » (b) This family activity will help young and old discover how people in the Bouctouche area fish for bar clams, soft shellec clams, oysters and mussels. This activity will bring you out on the dune, sand bars and in the estuary. Meeting place is outside near the Education Centre.

Tuesday, August 14th
7:00pm to 8:30pm:	To be announced

Wednesday, September 5th
1:30pm to 3:00pm:	« Shell-fishing is Fun » (b) This family activity will help young and old discover how people in the Bouctouche area fish for bar clams, soft shellec clams, oysters and mussels. This activity will bring you out on the dune, sand bars and in the estuary. Meeting place is outside near the Education Centre.