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📰 SSJI in the News: Advocating for PEC’s South Shore at Nature on the Hill.

Cheryl Chapman, our dedicated Outdoor Educator at South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI), recently attended Nature Canada’s Nature on the Hill—a national event in Ottawa that brought together conservation leaders from across the country.

Through SSJI’s Wild Thing environmental education program and ongoing community outreach, Cheryl helped spotlight the importance of protecting Prince Edward County’s South Shore. She met with MP Chris Malette to share SSJI’s goals for conservation and restoration, emphasizing the ecological significance of this rare and undeveloped shoreline.

The meeting also included Adam Cheeseman of Nature New Brunswick, and British Columbia’s Charlotte Dawe of Ecojustice. MP Malette was asked to press the federal government to implement Canada’s 2030 Nature Strategy—a key framework for protecting biodiversity nationwide. Read more...

 

🌿✨ 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. Click here for full media release.

Prizes include:

• One Night at The Royal Hotel, Empire Room ($700 value) - A lavish escape in one of PEC’s finest boutique hotels, 2025 Condé Nast Traveler and Michelin awarded!
• South Shore Stroll Experience for Six + SSJI Bucket Hats ($450 value) - A guided nature walk through the breathtaking South Shore—plus stylish SSJI gear.
• SSJI Canadian-Made Merchandise Bundle for Two ($200 value) - Includes two cozy sweatshirts featuring Andrew King’s painting of the iconic Point Traverse Lighthouse, plus SSJI Species at Risk tote designed by PEC artist Dawn Ayer.
• Iris Casey Original “In Sync” Bird Sculpture ($150 value) - A stunning wire sculpture by celebrated PEC artist Iris Casey celebrating the “In Sync” nature of South Shore.
• One-Hour Massage from Jennifer Bowman, RMT ($105 value) - A relaxing, professional massage to soothe body and mind.

To purchase tickets:

đź’š 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.

 

Upcoming Events:

SSJI is thrilled to be attending the Annual Seniors Information and Active Living Fair on Thursday, November 13, from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Wellington & District Community Centre!


This vibrant, free event celebrates active living for those 60+ so come explore senior care resources, connect with community programs, and enjoy a day filled with inspiration. We can’t wait to see you there!

More information on this event is available here.

 

The sky view on a clear dark night in Canada is nice, but the view from the Atacama Desert is FANTASTIC!

🔭✨ Why are they putting all the new big telescopes on mountaintops in Chile? It’s not only because it’s high, dry, and dark, the southern hemisphere is full of night sky wonders.

Join members of Royal Astronomical Society Canada (Belleville) as they share their experiences and astro photographs from a recent venture to Chile.

đź—“ November 08, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Picton Library - Flex Space 208 Main St, Picton, ON K0K 2T0, Canada

 

2026 Square Foot Art Show at Arts on Main Gallery: Backroom

We know the South Shore’s rare and remarkable beauty is beloved by artists. This is why we’ve created our first-ever Square Foot Art Show opportunity for artists. From January 23 to February 18, 2026, we’ll showcase square foot art with sales proceeds benefiting the artist and South Shore Joint Initiative.

Arts On Main Gallery is a vibrant and active part of the PEC arts community and its Backroom Gallery will be home to our much-anticipated South Shore fundraising event.

Exhibit Your Square Foot Art
Artists are invited to submit up to four artworks to the Square Foot Art Show. Art sales will directly support non-profit South Shore Joint Initiative’s work to protect, preserve and restore PEC’s South Shore.

Square Foot Art Show – Confirm Your Participation Now

  • Contact Cheryl Anderson at [email protected] ASAP or no later than November 28, 2025
  • Questions? Email Cheryl Anderson or call her at 613-849-7743

Square Foot Art – Important Artist Info