🌿✨ Step Into Nature Fundraising Raffle – Limited Tickets, Big Impact! ✨🌿

“Every ticket purchased helps us continue our mission to protect, preserve, and restore the South Shore’s lands and waters,”— Cheryl Anderson, SSJI President

The South Shore Joint Initiative is excited to launch our Step Into Nature Raffle! With only 200 tickets at $25 each, your odds of winning are fantastic—and every ticket helps protect Prince Edward County’s rare South Shore.

Prizes include:

• Two nights at Little Ben ($700 value) -  Lakeside Magic in Wellington - A fully renovated 1‑bedroom cottage just 10 feet from Lake Ontario. Cozy wood‑stove living room, full kitchen, and your own limestone beach only steps away. Perfect for 2 adults + 1 child (10 and under). More information...
• County Wine Tour for Six ($600 value) - County Tasting Tours presents a unique opportunity to introduce you to the flavours of Prince Edward County wineries and Prince Edward County breweries. 
• Inaugural Walk with South Shore Footpath Volunteers ($500 value) - Experience a guided nature walk for 6 through the breathtaking South Shore - plus SSFP ball caps.
• SSJI Merchandise Bundle for Two ($200 value) - Show your South Shore pride with a curated bundle featuring our new Mandala T‑shirt featuring South Shore flora (art by Jan Swaren), matching ball caps, and totes listing endangered species (art by Dawn Ayer), plus South Shore Endangered Species Guides. A perfect mix of local art and South Shore spirit.
• 2‑Hour Kayak or Canoe Adventure + Chef‑Curated Box Lunch for Two ($150 value) - Drift along the peaceful Black River with a kayak or canoe rental from Cabin Fever Kayak Rental, explore their charming on‑site art gallery, and enjoy a beautifully packaged, chef‑curated box lunch crafted by French‑trained Chef Jeremy Fletcher (15+ years of culinary experience). A perfect blend of nature, art, and gourmet flavour.
• 1-Hour Massage from Jennifer Bowman, RMT ($115 value) - A relaxing, professional massage to soothe body and mind.

To purchase tickets:

• Email [email protected] or call 613-849-7743 for e-transfer details
• In person at South Shore Fest, Monarch Day, and Milford Fair

💚 Support conservation. Celebrate community. Step into nature with us!

We extend heartfelt thanks to Amy Bodman & John Sanders, Jennifer Bowman, Jeremy Fletcher, and Tim Snyder for their generous support of this meaningful fundraiser.

South Shore Joint Initiative adheres to the raffle rules set out by AGCO (https://www.agco.ca/sites/default/files/2025-10/LLPM_EN_10-03-2025.pdf).