av福利一二区

First Semester begins Sept 2nd, 2025.
Last Day of Classes Dec.12th , 2025 
First Day 2nd semester Jan 5th, 2026
February Break Feb 23rd-27th, 2026  (no classes)

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF IMPORTANT DATES, .

FIRST-YEAR BOOKS NEEDED FOR FIRST SEMESTER (SEPTEMBER 2025)

• The Wildlife Techniques Manual 8^th Edition: Volume 1: Research. Volume 2: Management 2-vol. set – Nova J. Silvy ISBN-13: 978-1421436692
• Trees and Shrubs of the Maritimes: Field Guide - Todd Boland
  ISBN-13: 978-0986537653
• Wildflowers of Nova Scotia- Todd Boland
  ISBN-13: 978-1927099483
• Mammals of North America - Fiona A Reid
  ISBN-13: 978-0395935965
• Birds of Eastern & Central North America - Roger Tory Peterson
  ISBN-13: 978-0547152462
• A Short Guide to Writing about Biology – Jan A. Pechenik
  ISBN-13: 978-0321984258
• Peninsular Level Book LB 8L2 (Orange field book)
  (Note: This book can be found in the bookstore)

FIRST-YEAR BOOKS NOT NEEDED UNTIL SECOND SEMESTER (JANUARY 2026)

• A Guide to Common Freshwater Invertebrates of North America - J Reese Voshell, Jr.
  ISBN-13: 978-0939923878
• New Brunswick Trees & Shrubs in Winter - A field guide - Rudolph Stocek (Note: This book can be found in the bookstore)
• Basic Technical Mathematics with Calculus, SI Version, 11th edition – Allyn J Washington
  ISBN-13: 9780135309476
• The Pearson Custom Program, COMP-1000: Computer Essentials
  ISBN 978-0135366585
  (Note: This book can be found in the bookstore)

SECOND-YEAR BOOKS NEEDED FOR FIRST SEMESTER (SEPTEMBER 2027):

• A Sand County Almanac: With Essays on Conservation from Round River - Aldo Leopold ISBN 978-0197500262
• Restoring the Acadian Forest 2nd edition: A Guide to Forest Stewardship for Woodlot Owners in Eastern Canada - Jamie Simpson ISBN 978-1771083119

Note: If you have any questions regarding the above book list feel free to contact us

Required equipment to purchase

• Cruiser vest (must be orange and have pockets) – recommend “One size fits all” from BAP
• Hiking boots
• Rubber boots
• Fox 40 whistle – orange
• Compass
• Camp dishes (for field camps)
• Chest waders (NO hip waders)

Recommended equipment to purchase

• Windproof / waterproof jacket & pants
• Hat for sun / toque / gloves
• Sunglasses (polarized are helpful)
• Pocket knife / multi-tool
• Flashlight / headlamp
• Water bottle
• Back pack
• Watch / alarm clock
• Tent / footprint / stakes / paracord
• Sleeping bag / extra blanket
• Sleeping pad / mattress / air pump
• Towel / face cloth
• Cup / wash bowl
• Personal toiletries / hygiene products
• Camp chair
• Ear plugs (some people snore)
• Cloth / grocery bag (for plant collections)
• Calculator (scientific)