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Friends of Sandbanks Park

Site: Picton

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Record #: VIQ0954 Last Full Update: 03 Feb 2020
Names
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
E-Mail friends@friendsofsandbanks.org
Website friendsofsandbanks.org
Social Media Facebook
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

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