Curious about Monarch Point Conservation Reserve?
So are we! South Shore Joint Initiative was thrilled to be invited with Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) - Central Ontario East representatives to join Ontario Parks, Southeast Zone team members and learn about some of the research and process that’s underway to start building a plan for Ontario’s newest Conservation Reserve!
Gathering at Sandbanks Provincial Park's office, meetings like this are part of the many conversations Ontario Parks is leading to build a comprehensive, 20+ year Monarch Point management plan. We look forward to participating and sharing news about opportunities to get involved as they arise.
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On a photograph, first row (left to right): Reilly Kunc, Dawn Ayer, John Hirsch, Cheryl Anderson, Eli Drummond; second row (left to right): Curt Morris, Angela Adkinson, Jennifer Gagne, Carlin Thompson, Erica Barkley, Geoff Craig, Mark Stabb. |
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Exciting News: Wild Thing Partners with The ROC Youth Services!
Thanks to our Wild Thing Program and the expertise of outdoor educator Cheryl Chapman, we proudly partnered with The ROC Youth Services for two fantastic outings this year. On October 1st, we were thrilled to welcome 12 enthusiastic grade 7 & 8 students and The ROC staff to the Hudgin Log House.
(📸 The ROC Youth Services)
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Eli Drummond from Nature Conservancy Canada guided everyone on the safe removal of invasive buckthorn trees. Additionally, seeds from native plants like milkweed, wild basil, and dogwood were collected for replanting to help restore the ecosystem.
“This hands-on experience not only empowered our youth to contribute positively to the environment but also taught them valuable lessons in environmental stewardship.” (source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/obM3tXCaPCYHPrTD/)
This initiative was made possible with funding from the Prince Edward County Municipal Community Grant.
In August, The ROC Youth Services group participated in a National Wildlife Area tour funded by the Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Special thanks to County Tasting Tours for providing transportation!
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Register for upcoming Prince Edward Point NWA tour with our outdoor educator, Cheryl Chapman.
Click here to RSVP for Oct 19 (3 spots left) and Oct 20 (2 spots left): https://www.ssji.ca/events. More spots are available on November 30 and December 1.
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Stroll MapleCross Coastline Reserve with Jennifer Gagne
Coordinator, Conservation Biology - Central Ontario East, Nature Conservancy of Canada
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📍 Friday, November 1, 9 am (Rain Date: Saturday, November 2)
📍 Meet at the corner of Babylon and Helmer Rds. for carpooling
Jennifer will point out some invasive species that have colonized the Coastline Reserve and tell us about attempts to eradicate them. The pathway leads from Helmer Road to Lake Ontario, where we may be able to spy some early winter avian migrants.
Please wear sturdy, waterproof footwear and be aware that ticks that carry Lyme disease are endemic in the County.
(📸 Wolfgang Wander)
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