Update on our exclusive fundraiser this season - Step Into Nature Raffle - only 74 tickets left
We are thankful and overwhelmed with our South Shore fan community! Tickets are limited and selling fast! Increase your chances and support our mission to permanently protect PEC's South Shore.
To purchase tickets:
- Email [email protected] or call 613-849-7743 for e-transfer details
- In person at the 25th Anniversary Busy Hands Holiday Market: Saturday, December 13 to Sunday, December 14 at Highline Hall, Lehigh Arena, 111 Belleville St., Wellington
💚 Support conservation. Celebrate community. Step into nature with us!
We extend heartfelt thanks to The Royal Hotel, Iris Casey, and Jennifer Bowman for their generous support of this meaningful fundraiser.
RECENT NEWS
Surprise operations donation delights South Shore Joint Initiative
Prince Edward County, ON — December 2, 2026 — South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) is deeply grateful to the Bronskill Fund and The County Foundation for a generous grant that will directly support SSJI’s ongoing operations. This vital contribution helps SSJI “keep the lights on” and continue its work protecting and celebrating the natural and cultural heritage of Prince Edward County’s rare and fragile South Shore.
“This surprise gift is significant to us,” said Cheryl Anderson, President of SSJI. “Operational funding is often the hardest to secure, yet it is the backbone of everything we do. Thanks to the Bronskill Fund and The County Foundation, we can continue to sustain our programs, support our volunteers, and ensure our community has a strong voice in protecting the South Shore.” Read more...
Thank You for Joining Giving Thanks with SSJI
On December 1, 2025, South Shore Joint Initiative hosted a special webcast led by President Cheryl Anderson. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us live and shared in celebrating the results of our volunteer‑run charity.
Highlights included updates from Cheryl Chapman on education programs, John Hirsch on our new 15‑year lease with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, and Geoff Craig on the South Shore Footpath project.
We look forward to inviting our community of supporters, members and donors to the next webcast in the Spring 2026. Stay tuned for updates in our e-newsletters.
🎥 Missed it? You can watch the full recording now on the SSJI YouTube channel.
💚 Shop with purpose. Give with heart. Protect what we love. 🎁
Looking for a gift that really gives back? Browse our online shop and find something special for your friends and family - while supporting South Shore Joint Initiative’s vision to permanently protect Prince Edward County’s South Shore, where biodiversity and people thrive together.
Our merch is proudly fulfilled locally by Northern Branding and featuring photographs by County photographers and local artists, and admired Canadian artist Andrew King.🍁
Every purchase helps protect the South Shore, celebrates the creativity of our community and supports our work including:
🚶 NWA & Wildflower guided walks
🌌 Dark Sky events
🎶 Jazz, Wine & Art featuring local artists' adorned birdhouses
🐦 Wild Thing & Naturehood educational programs
🦋 South Shore Fest & Monarch Day …& so much more!
Mark your calendar - South Shore Joint Initiative’s first-ever Square Foot Art Show + Sale runs January 23–February 18, 2026 at Arts on Main Gallery, Picton.
The South Shore Backroom will feature square foot works by local artists inspired by SSJI’s mission to protect Prince Edward County’s rare South Shore.
NEW: SPONSOR OUR OPENING PARTY JAN 24th! Contact Cheryl Anderson at [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities available for the opening reception.
Artists, click here to learn more and confirm your participation today!
Gift your donation HERE by Dec 31st to get a 2025 Charitable Tax Receipt
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