Discover the importance of wetlands and outdoor education at the Tantramar Wetlands Centre!

Visit us with your class and experience the 'muddy boot' approach to learning!

TWC Fall Programs:

Our Fall Programs began on October 1! Use the 'Book A Field Trip' tab at the top of the page to get started. We've already had almost ten field trips, with a total of over 260 students! We can't wait for you to visit soon, and join this ever growing number of wetland enthusiasts!

TWC's Fall Activities!

This fall, one of the indoor activities we've been doing are pressed flower and leaf bookmarks, with plant material foraged from the wetlands! The flowers in the bookmarks pictured below are New York asters; asters are a keystone species for pollinators because they're one of the latest-blooming flowers of the year.

TWC Flipwear!

TWC is open for the 2025/2026 year and we're starting off with a new clothing line! 'TWC Flipwear' was created by TWC employees and...

TWC and the Greater white-fronted goose!

TWC has a most unusual visitor this spring in the form of a Greater white-fronted goose ( Anser albifrons ). This species of goose breeds...

Programs and Opportunities for Student Volunteers

Want to be a student volunteer with TWC? We have so many options!

An Eastern tiger swallowtail on Echinacea

Program Educator

Student Program Educators help us run our education programs for visiting classes from pre-K to University!

Our students teaching students philosophy of learning

Co-op Student Employee

Work with our non-profit charity, and gain valuable experience!

Envirothon NB

TWC and TRHS students will be competing in Envirothon NB 2026!

Visual art is an important part of learning

Artist in Residence

Use art to help people learn about the importance of wetlands!

Mimics keep away predators by having colours that stinging insects have.

Environmental Activist

Be part of events and programs that promote environmental learning and action!

Tree swallows can eat up to 2000 insects a day!

Scientist in Residence

Participate in scientific research projects!

About Us

Welcome to Tantramar Wetlands Centre (TWC), a non-profit charity that has been dedicated to providing hands-on education since 1997. TWC has welcomed over 100,000 teachers and students from across the Maritimes over our 26 years!

We offer engaging programs for students of all ages, aimed at fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for these vital ecosystems.

Our Programs

We offer fall, winter and spring programs that are free of charge for classes and organizations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, and beyond! Go to 'Upcoming Events' in the menu above to see what we're doing now!

Click here to see our brochure!

Funding

Our work is supported through grants by many generous organizations!

Click here to see who helps us provide our education programs.

Teachers and other Educators

If you would like to bring your class or group to visit go to 'Book a field trip' in the menu above!

Latest News

Our 2025 Envirothon NB team finished 3rd in the Wildlife Category! Way to go Gus Cary, Parker Estabrooks, Jadyn Tower, Josh Terbeek!

Upcoming Events

Our Fall programs begin October 1! Check out our program options and use our 'Book a Field Trip' button above to reserve a spot!

Research Highlights

Tantramar Regional High School's Environmental Science 120 class will be conducting invasive species identification and removal this fall. Check out our blog for updates!

Discover the importance of wetlands and outdoor education at the Tantramar Wetlands Centre! Visit us with your class and experience the 'muddy boot' approach to learning!