The Friends of Presqu'ile Park is a non-profit, volunteer organization supporting vital renewal, research, ecology, community engagement and education programs in Presqu’ile Park -- one of Ontario’s natural treasures.

The Friends fundraising efforts also support Presqu’ile Park services, staffing, and interpretive programs. 

According to Ontario Parks, the Friends have contributed over $5 million in funds and volunteer hours since 1988.

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Donations to our 4 funds assist us in the following ways:

Garage to Greatness - Nature Centre Renovation Fund

The Friends of Presqu'ile Park are launching a project to revitalize the Nature Centre at Presqu'ile Provincial Park. Part of that project will be to transform the garage into a 4-season classroom where educational nature programming can be delivered in cold or inclement weather. The classroom can also be used as a meeting room or a space for adult education classes. https://www.friendsofpresquile.on.ca/garage-to-greatness 

25^th Anniversary Environmental Fund

To celebrate its 25 years of support to the Park, The Friends created this fund to provide a dependable long-term source of funds to preserve and restore the environmental ecology at Presqu'ile Provincial Park. Funding will be available for countering the devastating effects of invasive and non-native species, supporting efforts to preserve habitat, and supporting research into the flora and fauna unique to Presqu'ile so that we can be better custodians of our natural heritage.  Learn more here:  https://www.friendsofpresquile.on.ca/25th-anniversary-environmental-fund.php

Memorial Tree Planting

***Donors to this fund must also fill out the form on our website in order to plant a tree:  https://www.friendsofpresquile.on.ca/memorial-tree-planting.php ***

The Friends of Presqu'ile Park are pleased to provide the public with an opportunity to plant a tree in Presqu’ile Provincial Park to honour someone special, to remember a loved one, or to mark a milestone event. Donors will make a minimum donation of $100 and will receive an income tax receipt for the full amount.  A deciduous (eg. maple) or coniferous (eg. pine) tree can be chosen, based on availability.  Trees planted will come from the park’s own nursery, grown from seeds collected in Presqu’ile.  The trees planted will help regenerate Presqu’ile’s forest. During the third weekend in April and the third weekend in October, memorial trees will be planted in the presence of the donors.  Tree planting will be performed by park staff, who will choose the planting location.  As the memorial trees will be part of a natural forest, they will not be labelled and they will not be replaced if they die.

General Fund

Monies are directed where needed to assist with projects such as improving park facilities, providing educational programming or hiring summer students.

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More About Our Organization:

VISION: WHERE PEOPLE AND NATURE INTERACT

The Friends of Presqu'ile Park view Presqu'ile Provincial Park as a valued and irreplaceable asset that should provide learning, recreational, and conservation opportunities for all. We are an organization that believes above all that the natural heritage of this unique area must be preserved and protected for future generations to enjoy.

MISSION

1) To encourage and support the goals and objectives of Presqu’ile Provincial Park and its mandate by:

- providing social, economic and physical support for the Park’s activities by raising funds to supplement and compliment Park programs;

-  promoting and organizing special events compatible with the Park’s approved objectives and interpretive themes;

- undertaking projects and initiatives

2) To develop programs which will further awareness, understanding and appreciation of the Park’s natural, historic and cultural resources. With a priority given to children

3) To operate sales outlet(s), develop high quality park-specific, theme-related items and materials for distribution and/or sale to help fund programs.

4) To further the objectives of the corporation by accepting donations, bequests and other gifts.

5) To fund summer students to deliver educational programs

6) To encourage a broadly based membership meeting the objectives of the corporation