Friends of Sandbanks Park
Site: Picton
Record #: VIQ0954 | Last Full Update: 03 Feb 2020 |
Names | |
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Alternate Name | VIQ |
Legal Name | The Friends of Sandbanks Park |
Location & Accessibility | |
Site Location | Friends of Sandbanks Park |
Located In Community | Prince Edward County |
Mailing Address | c/o Friends of Sandbanks Park PO Box 22007 97 Main Street Picton, ON Canada K0K 0A0 |
Physical Access | Unknown |
Description and Services | |
Description (Service) | Independent cooperating association dedicated to protecting and preserving the natural and cultural history of Sandbanks Provincial Park through interpretation, education, and scientific and historic research * Association runs a Nature Shop providing a wide range of merchandise based on Sandbanks and nature. Annual events organized by the friends usually includes a Winter Snowfest, a summer Sandfest and beach clean-ups.. |
Hours | Irregular, call for details |
Meetings | Usually second Tuesday of the month, held at Park office. Call for confirmation to Mark Despault 613-476-1509 |
Areas Served | Prince Edward County |
Eligibility | No restrictions |
Application | call for application |
Languages | English |
Fees | Membership ; Donation |
Service Categories | Land Conservation ; Outdoor Environmental Education ; Plant Conservation ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Environmental Issues ; Watershed Conservation ; Wildlife Conservation |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 613-393-3319 - reception to transfer |
Fax | 613-393-3404 Sandbanks Park Fax |
friends@friendsofsandbanks.org | |
Website | friendsofsandbanks.org |
Social Media | ![]() |
Primary Contact | Penny Sipkes, Past Chair; Phone: 613-393-5774 |
Alternate Contact | Mark Despault, Chair; Phone: 613-476-1509 |
Volunteer Coordinator | John Brebner, Media Relations; Email: john.brebner@brebner.com |
Other Details | |
Established | 1993 |
Funding | Donations |
Elections | December at AGM |
Print Material | Sandscapes, Exploring the Dunes of Sandbanks Provincial Park |