A Natural Legacy: The Friends of Algonquin Park

In 1983, a group of like-minded individuals created a volunteer, charitable organization to further the educational and interpretive programs at one of Canada’s most beloved and cherished natural institutions, Algonquin Provincial Park.

This legacy continues to inspire, educate, and promote the conservation of the natural world today. This organization is called: The Friends of Algonquin Park.

The contributions of The Friends of Algonquin Park to Algonquin Park have been significant over its nearly 40-year history. The Friends have enhanced and promoted educational programs available to Park visitors, like hosting special education events, developing interpretive trails, or securing funding for wildlife research studies. These things don’t just happen; many activities that Park visitors enjoy simply would not be possible if it weren’t for the dedicated work of The Friends of Algonquin Park.

The role of The Friends of Algonquin Park has grown and evolved over the years, leading to an incredible list of accomplishments and triumphs.

If you have ever had the pleasure of visiting Algonquin Park, then you likely benefitted from the contributions of The Friends of Algonquin Park. Whether it was walking an interpretive trail, getting information at the Visitor Centre, strolling the exhibits at the Logging Museum, participating in an Experience Algonquin workshop, or reading one of the many specific Park publications to learn something more about the Park…[read more]

 

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