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May 2018 Update

Dear Friends of Kingston Inner Harbour,

1) Important Turtle Info Night – Nesting season! – Thurs, May 10
2) Correction – Location for CFKA award! – May 14
3) Great online turtle links
4) Belle Park Open House – May 22
5) WORLD TURTLE DAY! – Thurs, May 23
6) Turtle Awareness Days – Sun, May 27 & Sun June 3
7) Walk and Roll:  City’s Active Transportation Plan
 
1) Important Turtle Info Night – Nesting Season!
If you would like to learn more about what we have been up to for the past couple of summers and what we might be up to this summer, come for an information evening and meet kindred souls.
THURSDAY, MAY 10, PARTY ROOM AT FRONTENAC VILLAGE CONDO, 7 PM.
Light refreshments.  All welcome.
(To get here go as far north as you can on King and you will be at the entry to our parking garage.
Signs there will direct you to the party room!  More info?  inverarymary@yahoo.com
 
2)  Correction:  CFKA presentation will be at the Health Centre on Portsmouth, not at POH.
Community Foundation Award for FKIH!  Monday, May 14, 5 pm, Health Centre on Portsmouth!
 
3) Great online turtle links:
Thanks so much Barb Schlafer for these!
http://www.turtlesurvival.org/
 
https://www.ecowatch.com/sea-turtles-beaches-oceans-2563219557.html?utm_source=EcoWatch+List&utm_campaign=194df2d814-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-194df2d814-85337613
 
4) Belle Park Open House – All welcome!
What: Learn more about the opportunities and challenges of developing a master plan for Belle Park – situated on a former landfill site on the shores of the Great Cataraqui River. Offer input on locations for Belle Park programs, pedestrian circulation and access, pathway connections, clubhouse amenities, improvements and recreational activities.
City staff is also consulting with indigenous groups on how to communicate the history and culture of the indigenous community at Belle Park. Feedback will be used to hone the Belle Park Master Plan.
Watch for opportunities in June to offer input on a refined concept. It is expected that the Belle Park Master Plan will be brought before council this fall. 
When: Tues, May 22, 5-7 pm
Where: Club House, 731 Montreal St.
NOTE: Children welcome – activity bags, colouring books, crayons and activities available.
Also online survey: May 23 – June 5 at GetInvolved.CityofKingston.ca
More info:  www.CityofKingston.ca/Projects  
 
5) WORLD TURTLE DAY! – Thurs, May 23 – All welcome!
What: Ollin and Friends of Kingston Inner Harbour invite you to Kingston’s World Turtle Day Celebration!
With support of Turning Bear, Kingston Interval House, Canadian Mental Health Association and more!
When: Thurs, May 23rd 2018, 1PM-5PM

Opening Ceremony.
Traditional Turtle Story Sharing.
Turtle Rock Painting.
Sharing of Creation Story including Skywoman and Turtle Island.
Educational Information about Turtles.
Arts, Crafts, Games, & Face Painting.
Community Turtle Mural.
Turtle and Earth Songs in English, Spanish, and Nahuatl with Kingston Drum Circle!
Come learn, drum, dance, sing, and create in celebration and awareness of turtles.

Want to get involved or support? Contact Yessica 613-770-4522, OllinKingston@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/391373334668447/?ti=cl
 
6) Turtle Awareness Days – Sun, May 27 & Sun June 3. All welcome!
What: Learning more about our Inner Harbour turtles and the importance of Turtles in Indigenous cultures: Shoreline walks with Kenny Ruelland, live turtles and snakes, displays, crafts,
Traditional Knowledge Keeper. 
It is the middle of turtle nesting season!  You may actually see live turtles nesting.
Where:  Douglas R. Fluhrer Park
When: Sun, May 27 & Sun June 3, noon til 5 pm
 
7) Walk and Roll: City’s Active Transportation Master Plan
For a good analysis, interesting factual tidbits, info about upcoming Open Houses, and to see how you can contribute, visit wellingtonx.wordpress.com
 
Happy Springtime!
Mary Farrar,
President, Friends of Kingston Inner Harbour
www.friendsofinnerharbour.com