Friends of Pinery

We are a charitable organization that supports environmental projects, natural heritage education and research in Pinery Park.

[Ontario Parks @OntarioParks]

Be responsible.

Avoid alcohol when involved in water related recreational activities.

#WaterSafetyWeek

[Friends of Pinery @FriendsofPinery]

@nicole_carey_ @PineryProvPark Thank you for supporting us, we really appreciate it.

[Friends of Pinery @FriendsofPinery]

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

[Ontario Nature @OntarioNature]

Tomorrow is #EarthDay! 🌎

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!

[Ontario Parks @OntarioParks]

What you see, hear, and experience in nature can improve your mood in a moment.

#HPHP #StressAwarenessMonth

[Friends of Pinery @FriendsofPinery]

#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

[Ontario Parks @OntarioParks]

Seasonal changes in how long it is dark at night helps plants prepare for spring 🌷 and fall 🍂, and provides important signals to other animals that trigger events like amphibian breeding 🐸 and bird migration. 🐦

#InternationalDarkSkyWeek

[Friends of Pinery @FriendsofPinery]

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

[PineryPP @PineryProvPark]

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.

[Friends of Pinery @FriendsofPinery]

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.

[Ontario Parks @OntarioParks]

"What if I see wildlife that looks injured, sick, or orphaned?"

Report your sighting to park staff and leave them where they are! 🙅‍♂️

Here’s why: https://t.co/91kIJOacFJ

#NationalWildlifeWeek

[Ontario Parks @OntarioParks]

Happy #NationalWildlifeWeek! 🐻🐍🦊🦝

We know our park-lovers adore Ontario’s iconic wildlife as much as we do, so we want to know...

What’s your FAVOURITE wildlife species?

[Ontario Parks @OntarioParks]

The #WhitePine is Ontario’s provincial tree. 🌲 It’s no wonder, as the history of White Pine is deeply intertwined with the province’s history: https://t.co/MKGlQtzVgc

#InternationalDayOfForests

[Friends of Pinery @FriendsofPinery]

1 Hour for the Earth tonight, at 8:30 pm! Switch off all lights! "Turning off lights is a “symbolic” 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.

[Ontario Parks @OntarioParks]

From trilliums to trout lilies, spring is all about the flowers! 🌼🌹🌻🌷🌺

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

[Friends of Pinery @FriendsofPinery]

#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

[Ontario Parks @OntarioParks]

Teachers! Did you know Ontario Parks protects approximately 2,380 kms of Great Lakes coastline? 👋

Get your grade 7 students excited about shorelines in our virtual Great Lakes school program: https://t.co/yzw8DIs9u8

#edchat

[Lambton Shores @LambtonShores]

We just looked at the weather forecast for Friday, and uh... ❄️☃️

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.

[Ontario Parks @OntarioParks]

"You're off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so... get on your way!" ― Dr. Seuss

What’s the toughest #OntarioParks trail you’ve conquered? 😅⛰️ #DrSeussDay

[Ontario Parks @OntarioParks]

Happy #WorldWildlifeDay! 🐢🐺🦅🐍🦋🐟🐦🐝🦇🐿️🐇🦊

We're proud to protect the habitat of so many amazing species.

What's your favourite Ontario creature?

#WWD2023