Nancy Island Historic Site
 

 

 
 

The Friends of Nancy Island
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The Friends of Nancy Island Historic Site and Wasaga Beach Park is a not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to furthering the educational and interpretive programs of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park and Nancy Island Historic Site.
 
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About the Friends

Friends of Nancy Island and Wasaga Beach Park are just that - dedicated individuals who care about, preserve and promote the educational and interpretive programs of Nancy Island Historic Site and Wasaga Beach Provincial Park. These sites are priceless natural and heritage resources for pleasure and learning in the midst of Ontario's busiest resort community.

Through financial support and volunteer work, the Friends, a non-profit organization, sponsor a variety of park events and activities designed to enhance your understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park.

Perhaps you've experienced one of the entertaining evening programs about the brave crew of the HMS Nancy, or listened with delight at one of Wasaga Beach's fabulous Jazz in the Park nights.

Maybe you've shivered during a Winterfest Fun Ski Race at the Wasaga Nordic Centre, or watched your child learn about our fascinating and rare Eastern Hog-nosed snake.

The Friends sponsor all of these popular events, as well as numerous others.

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The Friends sponsor the kind of interpretive programs that make a visit to Wasaga Beach informative and fun. But to do this, we need your help.

By becoming a Friend, your dues will provide vital financial assistance. You can offer additional help by choosing to work as a volunteer. Your support will ensure that Nancy Island and Wasaga Beach Provincial Park will continue to thrive.
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Board of Directors 2002-2003

President - Rob Potter
Vice President - Ryan Mundle
Treasurer - Tom Wood
Membership Secretary - Claire Poratto
Newsletter Coordinators - Jim Irwin-Smith / Mike Gurr
Directors - John Ferguson, Roy Norton, Marilyn Beecroft
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Achievements

  • Employed four students to assist with the Nancy Island Historic Site and naturalist programs;
  • Operation of the "Treasure Chest" gift store at Nancy Island;
  • Continuing project to track and monitor the nationally threatened Eastern Hognose Snake in Wasaga Beach;
  • Planted marram grass to assist with the stabilization of the Wasaga Beach coastal dune ecosystem;
  • Unveiled two new interpretive displays in the Nancy Island Museum;
  • Produced an interpretive booklet about the legacy of the HMS Nancy (available for $1.00);
  • Produced an attractive rack card and 5-minute video about the Eastern Hognose Snake;
  • Major sponsor of Jazz in the Park

If you enjoy Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, show your support by becoming a member of the Friends of Nancy Island and Wasaga Beach Park. Together, we can make great things happen.
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Treasure Chest

The Treasure Chest

The Friends operate a small gift store at Nancy Island called the "Treasure Chest". Popular items include marine and nature souvenirs, toys, snacks and clothing.

Also available are new educational projects including an interpretive booklet on "HMS Nancy - The Legacy of a War of 1812 Schooner and her Crew" (cost $1), a 5 minute video on the Eastern Hognose Snake Research Project (cost $10) and a 10 minute video The Majest of Sail: A Legacy of Valour about the HMS Nancy (cost $15).

Friends members receive 10% off all merchandise at the "Treasure Chest".

Publications Now Available

Wasaga Beach Provincial Park Adventure Map – a waterproof map and information guide made especially for hiking, canoeing and outdoor pursuits. The map includes details of beach areas, Nottawasaga River and dunes areas. Available at Wasaga Beach Provincial Park Office (11-22nd Street), for $6.95 or call (705)429-2516. 

Pine Trail Guide – a 16 page guide book that outlines the dynamics of a coastal dune system and introduces you to some of the unique plants and animals that make this area special. It follows a 6 kilometre section of trail beginning at the Blueberry Trail Centre. Available at Wasaga Beach Provincial Park Office for $1.00.

 
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Membership Privileges

Why Join the Friends?
As a member, you can assist with fund raising activities, help produce a newsletter, get involved in planning and organizing events, or just come out and enjoy the programs and special events.

Membership Application

Benefits of joining the Friends include:

  • 10% discount on merchandise at the Nancy Island gift shop, "Treasure Chest";

  • Meeting like-minded "Friends" and having the opportunity of working with them on projects;

  • Receiving the Friends newsletter;

  • Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting;

  • Participation at members events;

  • Eligibility to occupy a position on the Board of Directors;

  • The satisfaction of helping to protect and promote this area's natural history and cultural heritage.

Application Form


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Membership Categories

    (Membership is valid from date of purchase until March 31st of the following year)

Individual   $10 (annual)
Individual Life   $100
Family   $20 (annual)
Family Life   $165
Corporate   $50 (annual)

* Donations are also accepted.
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