GBA 2021 - Spring Update
14 www.georgianbay.ca GBA UPDATE Spring 2021 GBA THANKS JUNCTION59 for their services supporting our eUpdate, website and our social media channels Marc Cooper 416.481.4861 junction59.com This publication designed and layout by 7 0 5 . 6 3 6 . 7 3 1 9 • www. j c l d e s i g n . c a Helping you to achieve your vision Subscribe to GBA eUPDATE email news updates by clicking the link at www.georgianbay.ca GBA UPDATE is printed by Warren’s Waterless Printing, Canada’s leading environmental printer, using high-quality waterless print technology on Enviro 100% recycled paper. The waterless printing process eliminates the use of fresh water and greatly reduces the use of harmful chemical compounds. Distributed under Canada Publication Mail Sales Agreement # 40038178 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: GBA c/o SHANNON FARQUHARSON, Communications & Executive Services Coordinator 138Hopedale Avenue, Toronto ON M4K 3M7 (416) 937-4990 • sfarquharson@georgianbay.ca Patrons of GBA: The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D. John Ralston Saul, C.C. The Georgian Bay Association is an advocacy umbrella group representing 19 community associations and their members – approximately 3,000 families comprising over 18,000 residents. GBA UPDATE is published by the Georgian Bay Association 2021 Publication Schedule Issue Distribution Date Spring February Summer May Fall October GBA Mission Statement: To work with our water-based communities and other stakeholders to ensure the careful stewardship of the greater Georgian Bay environment. GBA UPDATE is mailed to all members of all GBA member associations, friends, other stakeholders and interest groups. Bulk copies can be made available to full member associations to include with their mailings. Material may be reprinted in GBA member association newsletters provided that the source is acknowledged. Letters to the editor are welcome. Please send address corrections and changes to the address below. Your Voice on the Bay President: John Carson email: johnwcarson@sympatico.ca Executive Director: Rupert Kindersley email: rkindersley@georgianbay.ca Editor: Rolfe Jones email: rolfescottjones@gmail.com Deputy Editor: Liz Phillips email: lizannephillips@gmail.com Advertising: Allison Needham email: allison.needham@rogers.com Webmaster: Eric Armour email: e.s.armour@gmail.com GBA website: www.georgianbay.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/GBayAssociation Georgian Bay Forever Georgian Bay Forever (GBF) is looking for volunteers to help make the Diversion 2.0 Project (plastic litter mitigation) a success! Join Plastic-Free Georgian Bay to start conversations with local businesses and schools about decreasing single or lightly used plastic consumption. GBF also has this citizen science opportunity: volunteer your class or group to help sort and classify plastic waste collected from our diversion tactics (Seabins, Gutter Bins and Trash Traps). You can learn more about the move towards zero plastic waste and schedule a presentation with GBF staff by visiting gbf.org/divertplastics . Upcoming Events Our sister Georgian Bay organizations wish to inform you of these upcoming events Georgian Bay Land Trust LANDMARK Speaker Series Our virtual LANDMARK Speaker Series continues in 2021! Join us online once a month to learn about topics related to nature, conservation, and Georgian Bay from experts in the field. Visit gblt.org/landmark for upcoming dates. Georgian Bay Biosphere Gypsy Moth & Emerald Ash Borer: Understanding Local Forest Pests Wednesday March 24, 10:00am Free! Register at gbbr.ca/events Keep up with Biosphere happenings at gbbr.ca/news and gbbr.ca/events !
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