We know the new year has just started, but this is the time when we also start gearing up for the upcoming summer season in Georgian Bay. It will be here before you know it!

Summer in Georgian Bay is important not just because that's the time of year when there's the most action, but because it's also the only time of year when we're really able to get to the shores and do some serious Phragbusting.

Cutting invasive Phragmites the clean natural way is only really efficiently done in the summer, when we at GBF go to the shores and cut the biomass under water level, thereby flooding the root system and preventing regrowth of this extremely persistent reed.

Why is this important?

With the use of our new drone and some intensive mapping efforts, we mapped 137 new sites in 2023, and are looking forward to an even more productive summer in 2024.

So, if you're interested in volunteering this summer to help cut Phrag, or would like to learn more about our efforts, please visit our website.

We're Hiring for the Summer!

Are you between 15 and 30 years old and looking for an amazing opportunity this summer to work within the environmental science/non-profit industry? Look no further! Georgian Bay Forever is hiring for several summer positions for the weeks between May 21st – August 30th, 2024.

Check out our job board at the link below and send in

an application if interested!

Pictured above: Elsie, Gabriel, Luca, Felix, and June

Have You Considered Joining the

GBay Keepers Circle?

The GBay Keepers Circle is our group of amazing donors who choose to donate on a monthly basis. When you join the circle you can choose any amount you want for a monthly donation, and in doing so, you help GBF to maximize the long-term options and capabilities of strategic planning. We like to think long-term at GBF, with the intention of keeping Georgian Bay healthy and thriving for all future generations.

Michael and Carolyn Springate chose to donate as part of the

GBay Keepers in honour of their grandkids.

“Our intent is that each child grows up not only enjoying the waters of Georgian Bay, but knowing that he or she has a responsibility for its care,

and that from a young age they have collectively

played a role in doing so.”

- From Michael and Carolyn Springate

Click the donation link below to find out more about your options and join the GBay Keepers Circle with any monthly donation amount. Remember, every dollar adds up to help us with our critical work!

A Very Special Thank-You to

Our GBay Keepers

We couldn't do it without you...

Brian Grant, Mr. & Mrs. Clayton & Amber Bunn, Mr. & Mrs. David & Debra Sweetnam, Mr. & Mrs. Donald & Mary Barron, Mr. & Mrs. Fred & Dorothy Beattie, Mr. & Mrs. Ian & Maureen McGibbon, Mr. & Mrs. John & Jennifer Ferguson, Mr. & Mrs. John & Mary Hamilton, Mr. & Mrs. John & Pam Mitchell, Mr. & Mrs. Lars & Monica Londen, Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Sonja Stewart, Mr. & Mrs. Peter & Sewell Russell, Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Dawn Drayton, Mr. & Mrs. Rick & Anne Randell, Mr. & Mrs. Roman & Virginia Dementavicius, Mr. & Mrs. Tom & Susan Main, Mr. & Mrs. Tony & Joan Barton, Mr. Chris Chambers, Mr. David Bartram, Mr. Edward Simmonds, Mr. Fraser Dane, Mr. Jason Richardson, Mr. John McKee, Mr. Mikael Sandblom, Mr. Ted Higginbotham, Mrs. Katherine Arthur, Mrs. Mary Campeau, Ms. Heather Sargeant, Ms. Jane Edward, Ms. Jennifer Frew, Ms. Judy Langmuir, Ms. Katherine Thompson, Ms. Katherine Wheatley, Ms. Merry Bridges,

Stephen & Martha Geraedts