Our Partners

Our Partners and Supporters

BPBO could not operate without the in-kind and financial support of many partners. We appreciate the past and present support of the many groups and organizations listed below.

Ontario Trillium Foundation

The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), one of Canada’s leading grantmaking foundations, is an agency of the Ministry of Culture. OTF distributes $100 million of government funding each year generated through Ontario’s charity casino initiative.

The Ontario Trillium Foundation is a catalyst that enables Ontarians to work together to enhance the quality of life in their communities. We believe that communities across Ontario are rich in talent, creativity and drive and our grants stimulate communities to build on these assets.

HIVA Environmental Fund

The HIVA Environmental Fund was established in 2002 in memory of Hala and Ivan Fedun as a legacy to their love of nature.

HIVA distributes funds to registered environmental charities in Ontario whose action-oriented projects focus on habitat and species preservation.

Ontario Parks

OBJECTIVES
1. To protect provincially significant elements of the natural and cultural landscape of Ontario.
2. To provide outdoor recreation opportunities ranging from high-intensity day-use to low-intensity wilderness experiences.
3. To provide opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the outdoor natural and cultural heritage of Ontario.
4. To provide Ontario's residents and out-of-province visitors with opportunities to discover and experience the distinctive regions of the province.

Owen Sound Field Naturalists

The Owen Sound Field Naturalists Club was created in 1989 to provide naturalists in Grey & Bruce Counties with an opportunity to meet with like-minded individuals and enjoy activities and programs to increase their awareness and understanding of natural history and conservation.

Bruce Peninsula National Park

In the heart of a World Biosphere Reserve, the 'Bruce' is a place of global significance. The massive, rugged cliffs of the park are inhabited by thousand year old cedar trees, overhanging the crystal clear waters of Georgian Bay.

The park is comprised of an incredible array of habitats from rare alvars to dense forests and clean lakes. Together these form a greater ecosystem - the largest remaining chunk of natural habitat in southern Ontario.
Bluewater District Outdoor Education Centre (IOEES)

Since 1973 the Institute has offered high quality, locally focussed outdoor and environmental education experiences for the students of Bruce and Grey counties.

Outdoor explorations are used in Bluewater as a platform for enhanced learning back at school. In addition to curriculum support, we also focus strongly on the importance of healthy active living, character education, group/community building, leadership, and the value of making connections with our natural surroundings.

Bruce Resource Stewardship Network

The Bruce Resource Stewardship Network vision is “To encourage actions that help people look after, improve and value the natural resources in Bruce County for the future.”

The Bruce Resource Stewardship Network goal is to maintain and enhance healthy and sustainable ecosystems that will contribute to:

1. The viability of agriculture, tourism, industry and the natural resources within Bruce County.
2. The social and economic well being of the community.

The James Baillie Memorial Fund

The Fund aims to encourage field studies by amateur naturalists and to support projects which increase or disseminate knowledge of birds in their natural environment or contribute to their preservation. It is funded by the Baillie Birdathon and by private donations.

Priority is given to projects that enable enthusiastic amateurs and volunteers to put their interest to work to support conservation efforts or increase our knowledge of Canadian birds.

Friends of Cabot Head

The Friends of Cabot Head, a not-for-profit organization, was formed by a group of concerned area citizens to take over the restoration, maintenance and management of Historic Cabot Head Lightstation.

Agreements were made with the Canadian Coast Guard and Lindsay Township, and in the period from 1994-1996, major renovation work was done on the Lighthouse using limited grant money and volunteer labour and expertise.
Nature Canada

Our mission is to conserve and protect nature - Canada's natural diversity of plant and animal species and their environment.

Ontario Bird Banding Association

The Ontario Bird Banding Association is a non-profit, membership-driven and inclusive organization representing the interests of all amateur and 'professional' bird banders across Ontario, from organized bird observatories and academic institutions to educational and rehab banders.

OBJECTIVES
1.The study of ornithology,especially by means of banding and other marking techniques
2. The promotion of ornithological investigations and the publication of scientific and educational papers pertaining to those subjects, particularly within the Province of Ontario
3. Cooperation with organizations with similar objectives
Canada Trust
Friends of the Environment

Since it began in 1990, the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation has proudly supported the efforts of Canadians who are dedicated to the well-being of our environment

Huron Fringe Field Naturalists

OBJECTIVES
1. To preserve wildlife and its natural habitat.
2. To promote a public interest in, and knowledge of the natural history of the area, for a better understanding of the value of our heritage in nature.
3. To promote, encourage and cooperate with organizations and individuals having similar interests and objectives.
Community Fisheries & Wildlife Involvement Program

The Community Fisheries and Wildlife Involvement Program (CFWIP) is your opportunity to participate in hands-on fish and wildlife management and conservation activities. You can develop volunteer projects that will improve fish and wildlife in the province, and improve opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Helen McCrea Peacock Foundation

The Helen McCrea Peacock Foundation supports environmental organizations whose work and initiatives have a positive impact on the environment: such as solutions, awareness and education of a broad number of people on environmental matters.

...and we really appreciate our many private individual supporters, without whom we would not be able to do the work we do For The Birds On The Bruce!

Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory

	Ontario Trillium Foundation The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), one of Canada’s leading grantmaking foundations, is an agency of the Ministry of Culture. OTF distributes $100 million of government funding each year generated through Ontario’s charity casino initiative. The Ontario Trillium Foundation is a catalyst that enables Ontarians to work together to enhance the quality of life in their communities. We believe that communities across Ontario are rich in talent, creativity and drive and our grants stimulate communities to build on these assets.			HIVA Environmental Fund The HIVA Environmental Fund was established in 2002 in memory of Hala and Ivan Fedun as a legacy to their love of nature. HIVA distributes funds to registered environmental charities in Ontario whose action-oriented projects focus on habitat and species preservation.
	Ontario Parks OBJECTIVES 1. To protect provincially significant elements of the natural and cultural landscape of Ontario. 2. To provide outdoor recreation opportunities ranging from high-intensity day-use to low-intensity wilderness experiences. 3. To provide opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the outdoor natural and cultural heritage of Ontario. 4. To provide Ontario's residents and out-of-province visitors with opportunities to discover and experience the distinctive regions of the province.			Owen Sound Field Naturalists The Owen Sound Field Naturalists Club was created in 1989 to provide naturalists in Grey & Bruce Counties with an opportunity to meet with like-minded individuals and enjoy activities and programs to increase their awareness and understanding of natural history and conservation.
	Bruce Peninsula National Park In the heart of a World Biosphere Reserve, the 'Bruce' is a place of global significance. The massive, rugged cliffs of the park are inhabited by thousand year old cedar trees, overhanging the crystal clear waters of Georgian Bay. The park is comprised of an incredible array of habitats from rare alvars to dense forests and clean lakes. Together these form a greater ecosystem - the largest remaining chunk of natural habitat in southern Ontario.			Bluewater District Outdoor Education Centre (IOEES) Since 1973 the Institute has offered high quality, locally focussed outdoor and environmental education experiences for the students of Bruce and Grey counties. Outdoor explorations are used in Bluewater as a platform for enhanced learning back at school. In addition to curriculum support, we also focus strongly on the importance of healthy active living, character education, group/community building, leadership, and the value of making connections with our natural surroundings.
	Bruce Resource Stewardship Network The Bruce Resource Stewardship Network vision is “To encourage actions that help people look after, improve and value the natural resources in Bruce County for the future.” The Bruce Resource Stewardship Network goal is to maintain and enhance healthy and sustainable ecosystems that will contribute to: 1. The viability of agriculture, tourism, industry and the natural resources within Bruce County. 2. The social and economic well being of the community.			The James Baillie Memorial Fund The Fund aims to encourage field studies by amateur naturalists and to support projects which increase or disseminate knowledge of birds in their natural environment or contribute to their preservation. It is funded by the Baillie Birdathon and by private donations. Priority is given to projects that enable enthusiastic amateurs and volunteers to put their interest to work to support conservation efforts or increase our knowledge of Canadian birds.
	Friends of Cabot Head The Friends of Cabot Head, a not-for-profit organization, was formed by a group of concerned area citizens to take over the restoration, maintenance and management of Historic Cabot Head Lightstation. Agreements were made with the Canadian Coast Guard and Lindsay Township, and in the period from 1994-1996, major renovation work was done on the Lighthouse using limited grant money and volunteer labour and expertise.			Nature Canada Our mission is to conserve and protect nature - Canada's natural diversity of plant and animal species and their environment.
	Ontario Bird Banding Association The Ontario Bird Banding Association is a non-profit, membership-driven and inclusive organization representing the interests of all amateur and 'professional' bird banders across Ontario, from organized bird observatories and academic institutions to educational and rehab banders. OBJECTIVES 1.The study of ornithology,especially by means of banding and other marking techniques 2. The promotion of ornithological investigations and the publication of scientific and educational papers pertaining to those subjects, particularly within the Province of Ontario 3. Cooperation with organizations with similar objectives			Canada Trust Friends of the Environment Since it began in 1990, the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation has proudly supported the efforts of Canadians who are dedicated to the well-being of our environment
	Huron Fringe Field Naturalists OBJECTIVES 1. To preserve wildlife and its natural habitat. 2. To promote a public interest in, and knowledge of the natural history of the area, for a better understanding of the value of our heritage in nature. 3. To promote, encourage and cooperate with organizations and individuals having similar interests and objectives.			Community Fisheries & Wildlife Involvement Program The Community Fisheries and Wildlife Involvement Program (CFWIP) is your opportunity to participate in hands-on fish and wildlife management and conservation activities. You can develop volunteer projects that will improve fish and wildlife in the province, and improve opportunities for outdoor recreation.
	Helen McCrea Peacock Foundation The Helen McCrea Peacock Foundation supports environmental organizations whose work and initiatives have a positive impact on the environment: such as solutions, awareness and education of a broad number of people on environmental matters.