Quinte Conservation’s annual Adopt An Acre campaign is once again underway.
This year the fundraiser will support Beaver Meadow Conservation Area in Prince Edward County.
“Beaver Meadow Conservation Area is a true hidden gem. The property has an interesting history, and from an ecological standpoint, it offers a fascinating view into how a naturalized area can provide such depth and variety to the species that live and grow there,” says Brad McNevin, Chief Administrative Officer for Quinte Conservation (QC).
Proceeds from the 2024 Adopt An Acre campaign will go towards the replacement of both wetland lookout platforms at Beaver Meadow.
The estimated cost for the project is $20,000.
Beaver Meadow was once an experimental farm in the early 1900s used to raise chickens, grow celery, mushrooms and sugar turnips, and produce and sell maple syrup, condensed milk and firewood.
The area now boasts an impressive 330 plant species including wildflowers and deciduous trees and is home to songbirds and many wetland residents like Beavers, Blue Herons, and Osprey.
Two short trails travel around the wetland, each to a lookout platform.
Until December 23, nature enthusiasts and conservation advocates are invited to symbolically adopt an acre of QC land for $30 or perhaps give it as a gift this holiday season.
In return, adopters will receive an official certificate and a tax receipt.
Those who adopt two acres for $60 will also receive an exclusive QC plush forest animal.
Quinte Conservation hopes to adopt out 200 acres.
Previous Adopt An Acre intiatives have supported upgrades and improvements to Quinte Conservation Area trails, and vital structures such as bridges, boardwalks, shelters, picnic tables, and benches.
To participate in Adopt An Acre and make a lasting impact, please visit quinteconservation.ca/adopt-an-
acre, call 613-968-3434 ext. 123 or stop by Quinte Conservation’s Main Office at 2061 Old Hwy 2 in
Belleville. All adoptions requiring shipping must be placed by December 13.
Visit Quinte Conservation’s online store at quinteconservation.ca/merch for more nature inspired gift ideas
