Friends of Petrie Island

Friends of Petrie Island

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Volunteer Organization located in Orleans, Ontario (official community)

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO:
* Development of comprehensive plans that will harmoniously blend the natural beauty and ecological values of the island along with its use for passive recreation purposes
* Participation in development and operation of nature trails and picnic areas
* Encouraging public awareness and participation in the planning and use of this area, including development of interpretive nature programs
* Providing and coordinating volunteers to achieve these aims

10/12/2026

Happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful for our abundance of riches. Joyeuse Action de grâces. Nous sommes reconnaissants pour l’abondance de nos richesses.
Photo by Cindy Eastwood

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day. Journée mondiale de la santé mentale.
https://www.petrieisland.org/health-benefits-of-time-in-nature Photo by Marianne Petrie

09/30/2026

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation
Photo by Jules C. Gagnon

Michael Ricco – Petrie Island: A Fostering Place 09/26/2026

Exhibition goes til October 11.

Michael Ricco – Petrie Island: A Fostering Place / L’île Petrie : un lieu d’accueil (installation view / vue de l’installation), photo : David Barbour

Photos from Friends of Petrie Island's post 09/25/2026

- turn the hackberry frown upside down and learns about the over twenty species of trees at Petrie Island. Photos by Kyra McKenna
- Oubliez les idées préconçues sur les micocouliers et découvrez la vingtaine d’espèces d’arbres de l’île Petrie. Photos de Kyra McKenna
https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/petrie-island-tree-inventory-7528cae5-1237-4370-a84c-b6167eea6f0c

09/23/2026

On National Tree Day let’s spotlight the butternut tree, a species that is endangered in Canada. Used traditionally for the edible nuts, lumber and fabric dyes, it has been affected by butternut canker. Petrie Island, with its Carolinian environment, has a number of butternuts and has been included in the Butternut Recovery Program run by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. This photo is from July 2026.

À l'occasion de la Journée nationale de l'arbre, mettons en lumière le noyer cendré, une espèce menacée au Canada. Traditionnellement utilisé pour ses noix comestibles, son bois d’œuvre et ses teintures textiles, il est touché par le chancre du noyer cendré. L'île Petrie, avec son environnement carolinien, abrite plusieurs noyers cendrés et fait partie du Programme de rétablissement du noyer cendré géré par l'Office de protection de la nature de la vallée de la Rideau. Cette photo date de juillet 2026.

09/22/2026

Welcome autumn! Bienvenue à l’automne.
Photo by Madelaine Mulock

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727 Tweddle Road
Orleans, ON
K4A3P4

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