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Calling All Creatives!

Prince Edward County’s breathtaking South Shore has long fueled imagination and passion. Now’s your chance to turn inspiration into impact!

Join us for two special SSJI fundraisersNestings Silent Art Auction at the 2nd annual FREE Jazz, Wine & Art collaboration event with Exultet Estates (Aug 16) and Square Foot Art Show at the first Pints and Polka event (Sept 27).

By sharing your work, you’ll help protect and preserve this treasured landscape for generations to come. Your art has the power to connect, inspire, and make a difference—let’s create something beautiful together!

Interested? Reach out to Cheryl Anderson at [email protected].


https://www.ssji.ca/jazz_wine_art-2025

Join us for Jazz, Wine and Art 2025

🗓️ Mark your calendars: August 16th, 2 pm at the Mount Tabor Shed, 2179 County Rd. 17, Milford, ON K0K 2P0.

Wine: Sip, swirl, and savour the PEC'S finest vintages.  Exultet Estates is your grape escape!

Jazz: Let the soulful sounds of jazz whisk you away to another dimension - part of the famous PEC Jazz Festival, featuring Paco Luviano Quartet.

Art: Local artists are conjuring surprise masterpieces—SILENT AUCTION

Let us know you're coming: RSVP here!


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South Shore Fest Delivers Nature, Music, and Community Fun!

On June 7, South Shore Fest made its grand debut at Mariners Park Museum in Milford, bringing together families, nature lovers, and adventure seekers for a day of celebration, education, and exploration. Watch the event recap on our YouTube channel here.

Enthusiastic volunteers kicked off the day with four guided nature walks across four scenic routes in the South Shore’s conserved and public lands. Read more here...


🦋Celebrate Monarch Day with Us!

Join South Shore Joint Initiative and The Department of Illumination for an enchanting day dedicated to Monarch butterflies!

📅 When: Saturday, July 26 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Delhi Park, Picton
🍽 Picnic: 4:30 – 6:30 PM

Bring the whole family to learn about Monarchs, make some crafts, and enjoy engaging activities for kids!

SSJI outdoor educator Cheryl Chapman will be there to share her passion and knowledge about these incredible pollinators. 🌸🐛

A huge thank you to The Department of Illumination for hosting us!

📢 Mark your calendars & spread the word! Let’s make Monarch Day unforgettable!

Read more about this initiative here.


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💚Support Conservation with South Shore Educational Cards!

Celebrate nature with stunning greeting cards featuring breathtaking wildlife photography and fascinating facts! Blank interiors let you share heartfelt messages while supporting SSJI’s mission to protect Prince Edward County’s South Shore.

📦 Each card is $5 & a box of 5 is just $20! Available at Rossmore Pharmacy

or

✉ Order a box of 5 cards online here. Shipping is $5, or local pick-up is available in Picton.

A perfect blend of nature, knowledge & conservation!


🍁Pre-Order Your South Shore Heritage Sweatshirt!

Show your love for Prince Edward County’s South Shore with this limited-edition locally made and printed sweatshirt featuring a stunning Point Traverse Lighthouse illustration by Canadian artist Andrew King.

✨ Premium 50/50 cotton-poly blend
✨ Supports SSJI’s mission to protect & preserve the South Shore

📩 Pre-order NOW online here


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