In 2022, there were over 1,300 people who participated in TKC events, plus there were likely thousands more who we reached through community outreach and social media. It is great to see how many individuals care about protecting nature and biodiversity in the area and want to be more involved in doing so. You can help us continue to engage and educate by making a donation to our annual campaign.
Below are some details of our 2022 education and outreach highlights.
Explorer Summer Day Camp
A ton of fun was had during the Explorer Summer Day Camp this summer. This is a week long day camp for youth aged 8 to 12. We had a full group of 20 kids who enjoyed canoeing, archery, crafts, hiking, photography, and more. We can't wait for next year's camp!
The camp is run in partnership with the St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers Association.
The camp is run in partnership with the St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers Association.
Explorer Summer Day Camp participants showing off their outdoor shelter.
Guided Hikes, Snowshoes, and Paddles
Throughout 2022, we led over 25 different hikes, snowshoes, paddles, and nature outings. These were all free of charge for anyone to participate in. We were able to take in some fantastic views, see a variety of interesting plants and wildlife, and made many new friends along the way. We'll have many more outings planned for 2023!
The group who hiked with us up to the Rock Lake Lookout.
Community Events
This summer, we participated in as many community events as we could. We entered the parades for the community nights in Desbarats, Richards Landing, and Hilton Beach. We had information tables up at Arts at the Dock and the Hilton Beach Classic Car Show. We had kids activities at The Great Northern Ontario Roadshow in Richards Landing and the St. Joseph Island Lions Club 50th Anniversary Community Celebration in Hilton Beach. All of this allowed us to reach a wide variety of people within the community and introduce them to our conservation work.
Bella and Roxane working the fish pond station at the Hilton Beach Community Night this past summer.
TKC Junior Explorers
After two years without this program due to COVID-19, we were excited to be able to bring it back this summer. TKC Junior Explorers is for youth aged 4 to 10 and their families. We meet twice a week during July and August and have a variety of fun and educational outdoor and nature related activities.
TKC Junior Explorer participants learning about wildlife tracking.
Webinar Series
We conducted seven different webinars in 2022. The topics covered included bird counts, local Indigenous history, invasive species, bats, water quality monitoring, growing native plants, and geology.
If you have any suggestions for a topic that you would like to see covered by a future webinar, let us know!
If you have any suggestions for a topic that you would like to see covered by a future webinar, let us know!
Sustain Algoma Expo
The Sustain Algoma Expo was another event impacted by COVID-19, but returned this year with great success. Over 25 vendors participated and highlighted the work they are doing or products they are offering to make the Algoma District more environmentally sustainable.
We Need Your Help
We cannot do this without you. Your financial support gives us the resources to be able to conduct our conservation and education work every year. Please consider donating to our ongoing annual campaign.
To be eligible for a 2022 charitable tax receipt, all donations must be received (or dated/postmarked) by December 31, 2022.
To be eligible for a 2022 charitable tax receipt, all donations must be received (or dated/postmarked) by December 31, 2022.
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