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                                                 FRIENDS ACTIVITIES

We raise funds in a variety of ways to augment and upgrade existing Park facilities, and to make Charleston Lake Park a great place to explore, camp and enjoy nature.  We raise funds through the Visitor centre store to provide the best exhibits for visitors to the Park.

By searching out and obtaining funding from charitable foundations and government grants, we support research into species at risk, and ongoing studies of the natural and cultural history inventory of the Park.

Through the selling of our annual canoe raffle tickets at various venues, we are able promote the Park and to support the reintroduction of endangered species such as the peregrine falcon. We supply funds for the interpretative program guest summer speakers, publish trail brochures and purchase chips for trails all of which contribute to the Park user’s enjoyment. 

Many Friends participate in the trail monitoring program, and assist Park staff in keeping the trails in first class shape by ditching, brushing and reporting problems.

Friends also assist in research programs where they help staff to monitor turtles, control invasive species, and report on significant flora and fauna sightings. And it is all fun and very rewarding.

Why not get involved!