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.

 

Selected Achievements

• Ongoing employment of students to assist with the Nancy Island Historic Site and naturalist programs
• Operation of the "Treasure Chest" gift store at Nancy Island
• Sponsor of Wasaga Under Siege: A War of 1812 Experience
• Continuing funding to monitor the nationally threatened Eastern Hognose snake in Wasaga Beach
• Production of an educational rack card and 5-minute video concerning the research program for the Eastern Hognose snake
• Production of educational signs to be posted at the beaches where Piping Plovers occur
• Unveiling of two new interpretive displays in the Nancy Island Museum
• Purchase of period costumes for Nancy Island Historic Site
• Production of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park publications (H.M.S. Nancy, The Pine Trail, Chrismar Adventure Map)

 

Become Involved!

By becoming a Friend, your membership fees will provide the organization with vital financial assistance. 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. Your support will ensure that Nancy Island and Wasaga Beach Provincial Park will continue to thrive.

Benefits to becoming a member of the Friends of Nancy Island and Wasaga Beach Park include:

• 10% discount on merchandise at the Treasure Chest
• Meeting like-minded Friends and having the opportunity to work with them
• 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 the area's natural history and cultural heritage