Tag: donate
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The flight of the Prothonotary Warbler
Today’s post comes from Jess Matthews, chief park naturalist at Rondeau Provincial Park. Special thanks to Kevin Gevaert for providing Prothonotary Warblers photos! Close your eyes. Try to imagine a spring with no birdsong. A spring without flashes of colour flitting through the bushes. A silent forest void of oranges, yellows, blues, and reds… …it…
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Five donor projects protecting Ontario's southwestern wildlife
With summer in full swing, staff have been busy in parks, both in front of and behind the scenes! Through our donation program, parks across Ontario’s southwest have received funding for ongoing projects designed to protect some of the most unique wildlife in the province. Here are five of them:
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Why donate to Ontario Parks?
Did you know only a small portion of Ontario Parks’ budget comes from provincial taxes? In fact, the vast majority of operational funding comes from day-use and camping fees, rentals, partnerships, and the support of our generous donors. Our donors give for many reasons. Ontario’s provincial parks are places of treasured memories, family traditions, connections…
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The Turtle Protection Project
Threats like habitat loss, predators, and vehicle collisions are causing turtles to disappear from the landscape at an alarming rate. All eight of Ontario’s turtle species are now at risk. We’re seeking donations for our Turtle Protection Project. Every dollar raised will be used to fund turtle research and protection projects in provincial parks.