Who We Are

In 1989 a group of area residents who shared both a passion and deep interest in Pinery Park formed the Friends of Pinery Park. Aware of the increasing pressure on the rare ecosystems within the park’s boundaries from recreational activities, they recognized the need to foster and develop an appreciation and understanding of the park’s fragile and unique environment to its ever increasing number of users.

Mission Statement

The Friends of Pinery Park is a charitable organization dedicated to education, promotion, preservation and support of Pinery Provincial Park.

Goals

1. Enhancing the public’s awareness, education, understanding and appreciation of Pinery’s natural and human resources through program development and research.
   
   
2. Increasing awareness of the Friends’ mandate, programs and projects beyond the traditional park users.
   
   
3. Developing the Friends’ relationship with the surrounding community.
   
   
4. Actively raising funds, to further the mission of the organization.
   
   
5. Maintaining a partnership with the Ministry of Natural Resources for the operation of sales outlets and the development of high quality park and recreation area specific theme related items and materials for sale.