Aster Group Environmental Services Co-operative Ltd

12/19/2024

07/16/2024

🕊️ Découvrez nos quatre espèces d’hirondelles et apprenez à les identifier! 🕊️

La présence d'hirondelles dans notre région indique un habitat viable pour de nombreuses espèces. Au Nouveau-Brunswick, nous avons quatre espèces d’hirondelles. On peut les reconnaître par leur plumage et leur caractéristiques physiques, ainsi que par leurs nids uniques.

Hirondelle de rivage : L'hirondelle de rivage se caractérise par une bande brun foncé sur la poitrine et une queue légèrement fourchue. Cette espèce creuse des terriers dans le sable le long des cours d'eau et hiverne au Mexique et en Amérique du Sud, adaptée à un habitat dynamique en constante évolution.

Hirondelle rustique : L'hirondelle rustique attire l'attention avec sa longue queue fourchue, son dos bleu métallique et son ventre chamois. Elle préfère nicher dans des structures humaines telles que les granges et les ponts, et elle migre vers les régions plus chaudes de l'Amérique centrale et du Sud pendant les mois plus froids.

Hirondelle à front blanc : L'hirondelle à front blanc présente une tache blanche distinctive sur le front et à une queue courte. Elle choisit les falaises, les ponts et l’extérieur des bâtiments comme lieux de nidification, formant de grandes colonies avant de migrer vers l'Amérique du Sud pour l'hiver.

Hirondelle bicolore : L'hirondelle bicolore se distingue par son plumage bleu-violet sur le dos et blanc sur le ventre, trouvant refuge dans les cavités d'arbres et les nichoirs en bois et migre vers des climats plus doux comme la Floride et les Caraïbes pendant l'hiver.

Malheureusement, les populations d’hirondelles ont fortement diminué au cours des dernières années. Nous vous encourageons à protéger leur habitat en adoptant des comportements respectueux de l'environnement.

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🕊️ Discover our four swallow species and learn to identify them! 🕊️

The presence of swallows in our region indicates a viable habitat for many species. In New Brunswick, we have four species of swallow. They can be recognized by their plumage and physical characteristics, as well as by their unique nests:

Bank Swallow: The Bank Swallow is characterized by a dark brown band on the breast and a slightly forked tail. This species burrows in the sand along waterways and winters in Mexico and South America, adapted to a dynamic, ever-changing habitat.

Barn Swallow: The barn swallow attracts attention with its long forked tail, metallic blue back and buff belly. It prefers to nest in human structures such as barns and bridges, and migrates to warmer regions of Central and South America during the colder months.

Cliff Swallow: The Cliff Swallow has a distinctive white patch on its forehead and a short tail. It chooses cliffs, bridges and building exteriors as nesting sites, forming large colonies before migrating to South America for the winter.

Tree Swallow: The Tree Swallow is distinguished by its blue-purple plumage on the back and white on the belly, finding refuge in tree cavities and wooden nest boxes and migrating to milder climates such as Florida and the Caribbean during the winter.

Unfortunately, swallow populations have declined sharply in recent years. We encourage you to protect their habitat by adopting environmentally-friendly behaviours.

05/13/2024

Now, for the first time in its history, gardening has taken on a role that transcends the needs of the gardener. Like it or not, gardeners have become important players in the management of our nation’s wildlife. It is now within the power of individual gardeners to do something that we all dream of doing: to make a difference.
Doug Tallamy
Bringing Nature Home

03/07/2024

🏢 Aster Group Environmental Services Co-operative Ltd
🦞 Sabine Dietz
📍Sackville, New Brunswick
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At its core, Aster Group specializes in providing environmental services focusing on birds and plants, coupled with consultation services for communities gearing up for climate mitigation, adaptation, and environmental planning. The cooperative's commitment to sustainability extends beyond its consultancy work; it is deeply embedded in its ethos and day-to-day operations.

In 2019, Aster Group made a significant stride towards environmental stewardship by acquiring an electric vehicle (EV). The initial vision was to share this eco-friendly asset with non-profit members, recognizing the challenges they face in sourcing vehicles for their work in Sackville. The absence of a local rental service and the need for environmentally conscious transportation options for NGOs prompted Aster Group to make their EV accessible to non-profit members at a competitive cost.

However, the world threw unexpected challenges their way in the form of the global pandemic, causing disruptions and halting many initiatives. Despite the setbacks, Aster Group stayed resilient, adapting to the new normal by embracing online tools to continue their vital work in environmental consultancy and cooperative development support.

Sabine Dietz, the driving force behind Aster Group, remains optimistic about their original plan to provide the EV to non-profit members. She envisions a future where NGOs, once again requiring vehicles for their operations, can benefit from Aster Group's forward-thinking initiative. The cooperative's dedication to both environmental sustainability and community support remains unwavering.

Local businesses, like Aster Group, play a crucial role in the prosperity of communities. By keeping resources within the town, supporting local needs, and adapting to better serve the community, Aster Group embodies the symbiotic relationship between local businesses and the people they serve. Their commitment to the well-being of both the community and the ecosystem reflects a holistic approach to business that goes beyond profits.

11/08/2023

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