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July 8th – 14th Discovery Activities

Tuesday, July 8th:

1:00pm-3:00pm: Nature Journaling at the Visitor’s Centre 

Capture your unique nature moments in Rondeau by learning how to nature journal!

Wednesday, July 9th:

1:30pm: Guided Hike – The Life of an Insect at the Spicebush Trail

Join Edward on a hike that explores nature through a bugs point of view!

Thursday, July 10th:

1:00pm-3:00pm: Meet the Naturalist – Tracking Animals at the Playground

Come see Leah and discover all the different animal prints throughout Rondeau! Do you have what it takes to be a nature detective?

Friday, July 11th:

9:00pm: Bats – Friend or Foe? at the Visitor’s Centre

Join Tyson as he debunks myths that surround these misunderstood nocturnal creatures. How many species will we see or hear during our small hike afterwards? Join us to find out!

Saturday, July 12th:

10:30am-12:00pm: Meet the Naturalist – Rondeau’s Time Table at the Park Store

Come reminisce about Rondeau’s unique history with characters and photos from the past!

1:30pm: Children’s Program – Lively Lepidoptera at the Bayside Parking Lot

Butterflies and Moths come in all shapes and sizes. How many species will we find in the park?

Sunday, July 13th:

1:00pm: Feeding Frenzy at the Visitor’s Centre!

Come meet all our animal ambassadors and learn how you can help protect species at risk!

Monday, July 14th:

1:00pm: Special Guests – Herb Snake at the Bayside Pavilion

Join us for an immersive experience of culture! Share in dancing and hear their story behind the movements!

Weekly Canoe Hikes!

This week’s guided canoe hike runs on July 9th at 9:30am. Limited spots available, please pre-register at the Visitor’s Centre. Please call 519-674-1768 for more info!

The Friends of Rondeau AGM

Hello everyone!

The Friends of Rondeau AGM will be held on September 8th at 3:00pm at the pavilion across from the marsh building.

All members are welcome!

Memberships and Board Member Opportunities

Hello Everyone,

I am pleased to report that our PayPal forms for donations and memberships are back up and running. This means that you can now pay for your yearly memberships online if you would prefer.

I would also like to take this opportunity to put a call out to all members who are interested in joining our board as a director or officer. 2024 is an election year for the FOR. If you are interested, please send a message to rondeauprovincialpark@gmail.com and state which position you would like to put your name forth for. The positions of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary are up for election. Alternatively you may choose to put your name for for a director position, of which there is no fixed number!

If you have more questions about what this may entail, please contact me at the email above.

Applications must be received by August 28

Take care,

Brady Watterworth

President

Friends of Rondeau

**IMPORTANT** Proposed By-Law Changes

Hello Everyone,

 

In order to work towards compliance with the new Ontario legislation that comes into effect this October, the FOR has conducted a by-law review. I have attached a copy of the new proposed by-laws that will be voted on at our 2024 AGM (date TDB). Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

 

Thanks,

Brady Watterworth

President

Friends of Rondeau

 

The Friends of Rondeau Park By-Laws 2024 (1)

2023 Raffle Winners

Hello,

On behalf of the Friends of Rondeau, I would like to thank everyone who supported the annual Friends of Rondeau Raffle. We are pleased to announce our winners for 2023:

1st Prize- Pat M.

2nd Prize- David J.

3rd Prize- Annie Y.

Congrats again to our winners!

Sincerely,

Brady Watterworth
President

AGM- August 27

Our AGM will be held on August 27 at 9am. We will meet at the pavilion located across from the marsh trail building. All are welcome.

Festival of Flight May 6-21

Join us from May 6-21 for twice-daily guided bird hikes led by our experienced birder Kevin. He will introduce you to the wonders of Rondeau’s spring birding season.

 

Guided hikes are $15 per person with a 15 person max per hike. All hikes will meet at the Visitor Centre unless otherwise stated.

 

Schedule is as follows:

 

Mondays- 7:30 AM & 1:00 PM

Tuesdays- 7:30 AM & 7:00 PM

Wednesdays- 7:30 AM & 1:00 PM

Thursdays- 7:30 AM & 1:00 PM (at the Blenheim sewage lagoons)

Fridays- 7:30 AM & 7:00 PM

Saturdays- 7:30 AM & 1:00 PM

Sundays- 7:30 AM & 1:00 PM

 

Please call the Visitor Centre at 519-674-1768 to register.

Park Closures for Deer Herd Reduction

Rondeau Provincial Park will be carrying out a Deer Herd Reduction (DHR) this year in partnership with the Delaware Nation at Moraviantown. Provisions for wildlife management activities, such as DHRs, are provided for in the park management plan that was developed through consultation with the public, stakeholders and Indigenous communities. The park will be closed for a half day on November 19, 20, 26, 27 and Dec 3, 4 from one half hour before sunrise until 12 noon. Closure signs will be posted at all park entrances and park staff will be present to advise members of the public that the park is closed during the harvest dates and that access is prohibited until the park reopens.

Friends of Rondeau Annual General Meeting

The 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Rondeau will take place on August 29th at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held online, and all members of the Friends are welcome to attend. To request login information for the meeting, please email rondeauprovincialpark@gmail.com.