Fighting for our community

In Recognition of our generous donors

Those without a voice would like to thank you

The formerly pristine Fowler property is the habitat of several endangered and threatened species. Sharing this space with an active, full-scale quarry operation could further threaten their fragile existence. We would like to put a face to some of our wetland neighbours, to thank our generous donors on behalf of the wildlife, and of our future generations. They will be so proud to know that their family and community cared -and fought- for what truly matters.

We would not have come this far without your help

Bank swallow guardians

Up to $1,000

Andy and Lynn Zupan

John and Silvia Campbell

John and Ellen Sheepway

Karen Rathwell

John and Lois Lackey

Renato and Maddalena Galante

Nicole and Scott Smith

Laurel McCallum

Tom Turcotte

Dianne Marzahl and John Wilson

Blanding's turtle defenders

$1,000 - $5,000

The Tuju family

Mark and Kelly Houston

Sue and Dylan Young

The Dietrich Cottage

Mike Diaram

Chantal Trahan and Phil Bronson

Natalie and Patrick Cerullo

Kevin and Ute Howell

Steve Weinberg

Suzanne Facchini and Wayne Travell

Butternut tree stewards

Over $5,000

In memory of Lillian and Carl Fry

Tim and Doreen Lett

Jim Crummey

Geof and Irene Smith

Trumpeter swan protectors

Volunteers

Maybeth Dowling

Ron Fry

Catherine Hardman

Kelly Houston

Tim Lett

Joan Mizzi-Fry

Chantal Trahan

Dana Tuju

Sue Young

Trumpeter swans were brought back from the brink of extinction in the early 80s. Their story inspires us to stay strong.

We should feel so lucky that Trumpeter swans choose to live in our community, and fiercely protect their habitat to prevent almost losing them again.

"Wildhood" heroes

Legacy Donors

When you were a child, do you remember the world of discovery in nature?

We choose to live in this area for a reason. Let's keep their childhood wild, the way it was for us.

What's important is that children have an opportunity to bond with the natural world, to learn to love it and feel comfortable in it, before being asked to heal its wounds.

-David Sobel

Wetland health saviours

Total tally: $15,229

Anonymous donations are represented by the wetland. Wetlands are delicate ecosystems necessary for erosion control, carbon storage, nutrient cycling and groundwater recharge. They also provide habitat for specialized wildlife communities.

Healthy wetlands = healthy people

We have already lost 75% of the wetlands in Ontario, south of the Canadian Shield. Given their value for water purification, flood control, and species at risk habitat, it is critical that we protect them.

Ramara Legacy Alliance