GBA Update Summer 2024

Upcoming Events Our sister Georgian Bay organizations wish to inform you of these upcoming events Georgian Bay Biosphere Climate Action Forum Thursday, June 6 Parry Sound Native Plant Fundraiser Saturday, June 8 Port Severn & Parry Sound Bugs in the Mud: Georgian Bay Forever All too Clear screening: Ojibway Club - Tuesday, August 13 from 3 – 4:30 p.m. All too Clear Monarch Butterfly Tagging Tuesday, August 27 Honey Harbour Sustainable Transportation & EV Test Drive Event Saturday, August 24 Parry Sound Honeybee Festival Saturday,

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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

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 30,000 individuals.

Stockey Centre – Saturday, Aug 10 – Time TBD. Check gbf.org for updates. The Water Brothers Documentary screenings: Ojibway Club – Sunday, July 14, 10 a.m. – Followed by a Q & A session with eco-adventurers and local Point au Baril community members Alex and Tyler Mifflin.

Kids Bioblitz Sunday, July 7 Parry Sound Turtle Hatchery Tours August 7, 14, 21, 28 Parry Sound Turtle Open House Sunday, August 18 Parry Sound

September 28 Honey Harbour For more information visit: georgianbaybiosphere. com/events

President: Liz Phillips email: lizphillips@georgianbay.ca Executive Director: Rupert Kindersley email: rkindersley@georgianbay.ca Editor: Allison Needham email: allison.needham@rogers.com Advertising: Armin Grigaitis email: armin@georgianbaycottages.com Webmaster: Shannon Farquharson email: sfarquharson@georgianbay.ca

Georgian Bay Land Trust June 2 - Spring Birding Walk - Honey Harbour July 5 - Cocktails on the Lizard - Cognashene August 7 - Nature Walk - Friend Island, Pointe au Baril

August 17 - Bird Research Demonstration - Go Home Bay September 14 - Fall Birding Walk - Sans Souci Visit gblt.org/events for details.

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