NEW | Winter Message from our Chair
Well, another year has come and gone at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. The Friends of Presqu’ile were kept busy with various programs and projects. This month, our Newsroom is featuring articles on some environmental and park improvement initiatives. I encourage everyone to visit our website as well, for continuous updates
Here are some highlights to pique your interest. Party In The Park was a great success with Terry Denyes and The Brighton All Stars Show Band entertaining a large crowd this summer. The 200+ free cookies at this event were a big hit with everyone. A pergola (roof
Well, another year has come and gone at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. The Friends of Presqu’ile were kept busy with various programs and projects. This month, our Newsroom is featuring articles on some environmental and park improvement initiatives. I encourage everyone to visit our website as well, for continuous updates
Here are some highlights to pique your interest. Party In The Park was a great success with Terry Denyes and The Brighton All Stars Show Band entertaining a large crowd this summer. The 200+ free cookies at this event were a big hit with everyone. A pergola (roof
December 27, 2024 - Terry Buchkowsky
NEW | 2024 Common Tern Research Report
December 4, 2024
Phil McRae,
Grants Committee
The Friends of Presqu’ile Park
PO Box 1442, Brighton ON, K0K 1H0
Dear Phil,
Here we provide a report on our 2024 work with Common Terns at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. We thank the Friends for their continuing support of this project, specifically through a Research Grant in 2024. This work is making real differences for tern populations at Presqu’ile and across the region.
We presented the 2024 project results at the Great Lakes Area Working Group on Colonial Waterbirds, at Altmar, NY on November 12. The research
December 26, 2024 - Jennifer M. Arnold, Ph.D.
NEW | Creating Forests for the Future
This fall, park staff and Friends of Presqu'ile Park volunteers have been hard at work planting trees around the park.
Over 400 trees have been planted around the park this fall. All these trees have been grown in our tree nursery from seeds that were collected in the park. It can take up to eight years before the trees are tall enough to be planted in the park.
Male White-tailed Deer
The biggest threats to these young trees are winter storms and White-tailed Deer. We use stakes to help provide support against the winter winds and try to plant the trees in areas sheltered
December 25, 2024 - Kristen Osborne, Chief Park Naturalist
NEW | Invaders in the Park
If you’ve hiked the trails of Presqu’ile you’ll notice that there are some areas where only one or a few plants grow, and quite often these will be non-native invasive species like Dog-Strangling Vine, Garlic Mustard, Common Buckthorn or Phragmites (left photo.) What gives the invasive plants the leg up over native species is the fact that the predators and diseases that can control them in their home range are left behind. Such constraints usually don’t exist in their new environments.
Reproductive and chemical warfare strategies also contribute to their spread and their
December 24, 2024 - Dan Riggs
NEW | New Marsh Boardwalk Pergola Construction is Complete
A major project for 2024 has now been completed. The Friends of Presqu’ile provided the funding for a protective pergola over the teaching platform at the pond area of the Marsh Boardwalk. A generous donation was provided by a long-time supporter and Life Member, Audrey Wilson. This teaching platform is named Audrey’s Place in her honour.
The Discovery Program will be able to conduct pond studies no matter how warm or wet the day. The School Group Program has already made use of the facility during outings this fall.
The pergola will provide shade from the sun and shelter from rain
December 23, 2024 - Bev Cook
Winter Wildlife Detectives Walks
Wildlife Detectives: December 27, January 18, February 18 @10:00am
Winter is a great time to become a wildlife detective. We might not always see all of the animals at Presqu'ile but they leave us clues to help us figure out just who might be living in the park.
Join a park naturalist and use your detective skills to explore the tracks and signs the animals at Presqu’ile leave behind. This program is geared toward children and families, but anyone is welcome to attend.
We meet at the Trail Parking Lot (Entrance of the Group Camp Area)
Please remember a vehicle permit is
December 10, 2024
Winter Bird Walks are Back
Winter Bird Walks are back!
We will be offering winter bird walks once a month geared towards beginner birdwatchers, but all ages and skill levels are welcome to attend.
We now have binoculars for visitors to borrow on these hikes!
So don't let the lack of binoculars stop you from coming out.
Saturday December 14th
Wednesday January 1st
Saturday February 1st
Hikes will start at 10am from the Camp Office Parking Lot
Please remember a vehicle permit is required for entry into the park all year long. If you have an annual permit please ensure it is on display.
December 10, 2024
A Message from Our Chair - Fall 2024 Newsletter
Greetings Friends of Presqu'ile supporters!
Here are some short updates on where we stand after another busy summer at Presqu'ile:
Financial Situation: As of this newsletter, our financial position remains strong. Our board of directors recently conducted its financial review against our budget, and while there are still many expenditures to come, we expect that we should finish the year within budget.
Donations: Various donations have been made throughout the year, none bigger than a single donation of over $30,000. Cumulatively, we have received over $38,000 in
October 4, 2024 - Terry Buchkowsky
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