Tomorrow you can stand a chance to WIN up to $1000 to spend at your favourite independent bookstore!
Books from The Nature Store at @FriendsofPinery can be purchased in our store, or online at https://t.co/zbJaoKoKa7
For more information, go to https://t.co/aTNlhPSE07
#CIBD2023
Tomorrow is #EarthDay! ๐
Check out our latest campaign to learn how to live a greener lifestyle by reducing your environmental footprint: https://t.co/FVcmmGtV1J
Have more ideas? Tag us and use the hashtag #GoingGreenStepByStep!
#EarthDay2023 reminds everyone to raise awareness of environmental issues & promote conservation efforts to protect our planet. We are proud to help take care of & protect this beautiful part of our planet for future generations.
#earthdayeveryday#earthishome#savetheplanet
Seasonal changes in how long it is dark at night helps plants prepare for spring ๐ท and fall ๐, and provides important signals to other animals that trigger events like amphibian breeding ๐ธ and bird migration. ๐ฆ
#InternationalDarkSkyWeek
Volunteers are an important part of our organization; helping with the Pinery Fall Classic, Native Plant Sales, rolling boardwalks, recycling, Nature Store, newsletter, & events. Thank you very much @FriendsofPinery volunteers for your support. #VolunteerAppreciationWeek
While most butterflies hibernate as a caterpillar or in a chrysalis, the first butterflies to make an appearance in spring hibernate as adults! This Compton Tortoiseshell butterfly emerges in April, along with species like the Mourning Cloak and the Eastern Comma.
The Friends of Pinery Park, AGM - Saturday, the 15th of April at 10:30am. You must be a current FOPP member in good standing to be able to attend. Please register and RSVP to this event by emailing: [email protected]
Please note non-member guests are welcome from 11am.
"What if I see wildlife that looks injured, sick, or orphaned?"
Report your sighting to park staff and leave them where they are! ๐ โโ๏ธ
Hereโs why: https://t.co/91kIJOacFJ
#NationalWildlifeWeek
Happy #NationalWildlifeWeek! ๐ป๐๐ฆ๐ฆ
We know our park-lovers adore Ontarioโs iconic wildlife as much as we do, so we want to know...
Whatโs your FAVOURITE wildlife species?
The #WhitePine is Ontarioโs provincial tree. ๐ฒ Itโs no wonder, as the history of White Pine is deeply intertwined with the provinceโs history: https://t.co/MKGlQtzVgc
#InternationalDayOfForests
1 Hour for the Earth tonight, at 8:30 pm! Switch off all lights! "Turning off lights is a โsymbolicโ way to raise awareness of climate change. It is one of the largest global movements for the planet, to show our commitment to action on biodiversity loss & climate change." WWF.
From trilliums to trout lilies, spring is all about the flowers! ๐ผ๐น๐ป๐ท๐บ
Celebrate the start of the season with us with a look at five wildflowers you may spot on the forest floor: https://t.co/CrGdmFp7uJ
#SpringEquinox
#GlobalRecyclingDay! In 2017, we began a new initiative to collect returnable bottles from campgrounds. Collection & sorting done by volunteers; provides funds to support FOPP, & saves bottles & cans from landfill. Recycling helps protect natural resources. #reusereducerecycle
Teachers! Did you know Ontario Parks protects approximately 2,380 kms of Great Lakes coastline? ๐
Get your grade 7 students excited about shorelines in our virtual Great Lakes school program: https://t.co/yzw8DIs9u8
#edchat
We just looked at the weather forecast for Friday, and uh... โ๏ธโ๏ธ
With more snow expected in the region, Lambton Shores Fire and Emergency Services wants to remind the public about the importance of clearing snow from fire hydrants.
"You're off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so... get on your way!" โ Dr. Seuss
Whatโs the toughest #OntarioParks trail youโve conquered? ๐ โฐ๏ธ #DrSeussDay
Happy #WorldWildlifeDay! ๐ข๐บ๐ฆ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐ฟ๏ธ๐๐ฆ
We're proud to protect the habitat of so many amazing species.
What's your favourite Ontario creature?
#WWD2023