PRWIN 2023 Spring Seedling Program and Project ApplicationsPRWIN 2023 Spring Seedling Program and Project Applications<!–
We Are Taking Orders For Our 2023 Spring
Seedling Give-Away
We are ready to take your seedling orders!
You can choose from the following varieties of seedlings:
White cedar, Norway and white spruce, white pine, tamarack, red and sugar maple, bur and red oak, and black walnut. The seedlings with be 10 per bundle.
DEADLINE: December 31st, 2022 **first come, first serve basis.
We are placing a maximum 100 limit per property/person. Residents from Huron- Kinloss and Kincardine Township are eligible to order!
Please note that you will be responsible for picking up and planting the seedlings. If any seedlings are not picked up, they will be given to a participant on the waiting list. All participants will be given notice in late April informing them of seedling pickup location and dates.
Please email your order to: pineriverwin@yahoo.ca
PRWIN
86 Huron Street
Ripley, ON N0G 2R0
We are gearing up for our 2023 projects!
Landowners allow us to help them manage in ground projects by working with us to secure funding and co-ordinate contractors to develop on their property.
It is a great opportunity!
If you or another landowner could benefit from an in ground project, connect with us!
We can stop by for a site survey.
Email pineriverwin@yahoo.ca or call 519-395-5538.
Pine River Watershed Initiative Network 2022 HighlightsPine River Watershed Initiative Network 2022 Highlights<!–
2022 was a challenging year in so many ways.
Now that 2023 is only a few weeks away, we can look back at our accomplishments of 2022:
Spring of 2022, PRWIN completed 4 reforestation sites on farm land in Huron Township.
Completed a Red Maple Reforestation site with a local land owner that was started in 2021.
Hosted our PRWIN Spring Seedling Program offering over 80 people personal seedling orders.
Director Cathy Farrell retired from our board of directors.
PRWIN welcomed new director Conner Dixon to our committee.
PRWIN hosted a Sponsorship Day to recognize our sponsors.
PRWIN organized a seedling planting day with the Ripley 4H Conservation Club and provided assistance to support the Ripley 4H Conservation Club and Ripley 4H Sheep Club.
This summer, The Ripley & District Horticultural Society’s “For Our Youth” coordinated engaging activities for the young club members at the McLarty Centre. The group went on a scavenger hunt, painted rocks in the McLarty shed and went frog fishing to learn about the frog life-cycle. Also, the Ripley Wolf Cub Camp and the Ripley 4-H Conservation Club stopped in to explore in nature.
PRWIN directors and the 4H Conservation Club teamed up to tidy up a mature reforestation site. The volunteers removed old white field tiles from the bottom of trees along a fence line, checked tree tubex for living/dead trees and fixed stakes to secure them for the thriving trees.
PRWIN Directors and the 4H Conservation Club worked together to spring-clean The McLarty Environmental Study Area. The volunteers removed tubex and stakes from mature trees, trimmed branches, cut grass for pathways, and assisted with spring maintenance of the picnic tables, bird houses and sheds. The McLarty Environmental Study Area is located on Bruce Road 6/Side Road 20 in Huron Kinloss. The area is designed for our community to learn about the Pine River; wetland creation and the education of the local wildlife and plants that this area supports. PRWIN has installed a trail system throughout the area, created two wetland ponds, planted memorial trees, an osprey nest and planted over a thousand tree seedlings. Community groups have enjoyed outdoor classroom experiences at the McLarty location. Local youth groups, clubs and day camps are welcome to experience this opportunity.
Members of the Ripley 4H Conservation Club received Award of Merit from PRWIN to highlight the importance of their club and to connect with local youth.
This fall, PRWIN directors and volunteers assisted Maitland Conservation Authority by planting 200 white cedar seedlings with a local landowner.
PRWIN participated in community group webinars:
Climate Risk Products for Agriculture in Grey, Bruce and Huron (Council of the Great Lakes Region and the Climate Risk Institute)
Lake Huron-Georgian Bay Community Action Initiative – series of mini-summits with the topic being ‘Lake Huron and Community Perspectives on Fish
The Grey Bruce Federation of Agriculture Annual Politicians Meeting
Communities in Watershed Action Mini-Summit
Healthy Lake Huron Meetings – October and December 2022
This spring, PRWIN volunteered at the Lake Huron Coastal Centre – Boiler Beach Restoration Project. Also, PRWIN attended two webinars hosted by Lake Huron Coastal Centre Webinars for the Boiler Beach Project.
Spring maintenance of rain garden at the Ripley Library.
PRWIN’s quarterly newsletters sent to PRWIN community members.
PRWIN submitted an article in The Rural Voice – Grey Bruce Federation of Agriculture and Healthy Lake Huron newsletter.
PRWIN attended the Bruce County 4H Club Awards Banquet.
PRWIN sponsored community events: Public Skating, Free Tree Raffle, milkweed seeds for community members and for a monarch habitat at the McLarty Centre and participated at the Ripley Huron Fall Fair with an information vendor table.
This summer, long time past PRWIN Chairperson/Director and volunteer, Jack Campbell passed away. Jack Campbell was a member with our organization for over 20 years. Jack was one of the co–founders of PRWIN when it was started in 2000 by a group of citizens concerned about the water quality in the Pine River. Jack gave countless volunteer hours to our organization along with many other community groups. PRWIN Directors respected Jack and his vision for the Pine River Watershed. PRWIN would not be where we are today without his leadership and dedication to our vision of “Clean water and a healthy ecosystem within the Pine River watershed.” Jack was the lead director to establish the PRWIN constitution for our non profit organization and he helped to connect farm owners and cottagers to preserve our community watershed.
DONATE THIS GIVING TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 29THDONATE THIS GIVING TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 29TH<!–
November 29th is the biggest day to give back in 2022 – GivingTuesday!!
Please consider supporting PRWIN with a donation this Giving Tuesday!
Tree planting is a rewarding activity that improves our environment now and for future generations. Trees provide services like protecting soil and crops. They also buffer rivers and streams from pollutants, create habitat for birds and animals and provide us with clean air.
We have a growing list of projects personally requested by local landowners. Berms, tree planting and cattle crossing are the majority of project requests.
Your support will help us to continue to preserve and take care of our watershed!
We are a not-for-profit charity, and always welcome assistance from any business, association, or member of our community.
If you wish to donate directly to our organization, our mailing address is:
86 Huron Street, Box 367
Ripley ON
N0G 2R0
The Pine River Watershed Initiative Network supplies Charitable Receipts for donations over $20.00 CDN for income tax purpose.
Become a member of our committee to make am impact on our local community!Become a member of our committee to make am impact on our local community!<!–
PRWIN are passionate environmental stewards!
We are a community of tree-lovers who are doing our part to preserve and protect our watershed and to implement in-ground projects and programs our community.
The PRWIN Board of Directors volunteer their time and passion to our non profit organization.
For more information on this great volunteer opportunity please email pineriverwin@yahoo.ca
