GBA 2021 - Fall Flippingbook

Upcoming Events Our sister Georgian Bay organizations wish to inform you of these upcoming events Georgian Bay Biosphere Why are Solstices Celebrated?

Georgian Bay Land Trust Bayscapes Online Auction: Friday, October 22, 12 noon to Saturday, October 30, 8 p.m. Virtual Celebration: Saturday, October 30, 6-6:45 p.m. Support the Georgian Bay Land Trust’s work to protect Georgian Bay’s wilderness places through Bayscapes. Bid online on a fantastic array of Georgian Bay-themed art, photographs, items, and experiences, with all proceeds supporting nature conservation. Tune in October 30 for a virtual celebration featuring musical entertainment from the shores of Georgian Bay and updates from the Land Trust. Visit gblt.org/bayscapes for more information and to participate.

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GBA UPDATE is published by the Georgian Bay Association

GBA Mission Statement: To work with our water-based communities and other stakeholders to ensure the careful

Free webinar October 5, 10-11:30 a.m. Climate Action: Electric Vehicles 101. Free webinar October 19, 10-11:30 a.m. The 13 Moons. Free webinar December 7, 10-11:30 a.m. For updates and to register: gbbr.ca/events For recordings and resources check GBBR’s YouTube videos at youtube.com/c/ GeorgianBayBiosphere Georgian Bay Forever Georgian Bay Forever (GBF) is looking for volunteers to help make the Diversion 2.0 Project (plastic litter mitigation) a success!

stewardship of the greater Georgian Bay environment.

Patrons of GBA: The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D. John Ralston Saul, C.C. The Georgian Bay Association is an advocacy umbrella group representing 18 community associations and their members – approximately 3,000 families comprising over 18,000 residents. President: Rolfe Jones email: rolfescottjones@georgianbay.ca Executive Director: Rupert Kindersley email: rkindersley@georgianbay.ca Editor: Liz Phillips email: lizannephillips@gmail.com Advertising & Deputy Editor: Allison Needham email: allison.needham@rogers.com Webmaster: Eric Armour email: e.s.armour@gmail.com

Join Plastic-Free Georgian Bay to start conversations with local businesses and schools about decreasing single or lightly used plastic consumption.

You can learn more about the move towards zero plastic waste and schedule a presentation with GBF staff by visiting gbf.org/divertplastics

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What flag is flying in West Carling? It is the flag of India.

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