SSJI Annual General Meeting + Community Presentation
Everyone is invited to join us Wednesday, May 13 at 7 PM (via Zoom) for an evening that pairs community action with local mystery.
Following the SSJI AGM, underwater explorer Kenn M. Feigelman will share a fascinating look into the legendary Marysburgh Vortex—PEC’s own enigmatic counterpart to the Bermuda Triangle.
Register here to receive the Zoom link.
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Attention SSJI members! Your AGM information package is available here.
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South Shore Fest is BACK! Register for a walk now!
Saturday, June 13 - 9 AM to 2 PM & 9 PM to 11 PM - rain or shine!
Join us at Mariners’ Park starting at 9 AM for a full day of nature, learning, music, food, and family fun — with the Laser Sky Tour at 9 PM to cap it off. Free admission (donations gratefully accepted).
Please note that some activities require registration:
👟 9 AM, 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM - South Shore Footpath guided walks - Don't delay! Click on each link below to read a walk description and register now. Note that walks are limited to 15 participants:
- South Shore Hike - 9 AM - Register here
- South Shore Nature Lover's Stroll - 9:30 AM - Register here
- South Shore Forest Bathing Walk - 10 AM - Register here
🌌 9 PM to 11 PM - Laser Guided Sky Tour with RASC - Register here
Return at 9 PM for a spectacular laser‑guided Star Show with the Royal Astronomical Society—an unforgettable way to end your day under the South Shore sky. ✨
Click here for full event information!
20,000+ Observations of South Shore Biodiversity on iNaturalist!
The Biodiversity of Prince Edward County’s South Shore project on iNaturalist, makes it easier than ever to record and explore the incredible species found along our coastline. The project was initiated by SSJI volunteer and dedicated naturalist John Lowry, whose expertise and photography have long supported local biodiversity work.
The South Shore is one of our region’s richest biodiversity hotspots — a key reason SSJI was founded and why biodiversity monitoring became one of our five strategic pillars in 2023. By contributing your observations, you help build valuable open data used by researchers, land managers, and conservation organizations to track species trends, identify emerging issues, and better protect this unique ecosystem.
Before you go out on your own or join any of our guided walks — make sure to download iNaturalist app and take a note of your observations. Read more about this project on our website, including links and tips on how to use iNaturalist.
View the project on iNaturalist and start contributing today. 🔎
💚 Shop with purpose!
Our merch is proudly fulfilled locally by Northern Branding and features designs, graphics and photographs by local artists.
We've got some new T shirts! Local PEC artist Jan Swaren has generously shared a beautiful South Shore flora artwork — and now you can wear it while supporting South Shore Joint Initiative’s mission to protect, preserve, and restore our South Shore lands and waters. This original artwork features local Prince Edward County plants: Four-leaved Milkweed, Limestone Hedge Hyssop, Ram’s-head Lady’s-slipper, Ontario Aster, Downy Woodmint, Clammyweed, Eastern Few-fruited Sedge, Bicknell’s Sedge, Green Arrow-Arum.
Every purchase helps protect the South Shore, celebrates the creativity of our community and supports our work including:
🚶 South Shore Fest, guided walks, dark sky and other FREE events
🌿 Wild Thing educational programs
🦋 Monarch Day … & so much more!
This month’s sky highlights from Steven Burr:
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