Ontario Nature Celebrates 75 Years!

Nov 13th, 2006 5:54 AM

Ontario Nature Celebrates 75 Years! Join us to celebrate 75 years of protecting nature in Ontario! (Toronto, Ontario) Politicians, friends and colleagues will celebrate Ontario Nature's 75th anniversary at the Royal Ontario Museum on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 from 7:00 to 10:00pm. The evening will feature live entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, and a plaque presentation to four clubs who founded Ontario Nature. This will be an evening to thank all of our members, supporters and partners for sharing our commitment to protect nature in Ontario. We look forward to celebrating accomplishments and sharing our vision for the future with you at this special gathering. The following individuals will be speaking at the event (8:00 - 8:45 pm): David Ramsay - MPP Timiskaming-Cochrane Minister of Natural Resources, Minister Responsible for Aboriginal Affairs Jim Bradley - MPP St. Catharines Minister of Tourism (with responsibilities for the Greenbelt Foundation and the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation) Minister Responsible for Seniors, Government House Leader We will be honouring four of Ontario Nature's Founding Clubs: Brodie Club, Hamilton Naturalists' Club, McIlwraith Field Naturalists of London Inc., Toronto Field Naturalists and the province's oldest naturalist club, the Ottawa Field Naturalists. Event: Ontario Nature 75th Anniversary Gala Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location: Currelly Gallery, Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario For more information, contact: Lesley Marshall Director of Development and Communication 416-444-8419 Ext. 236 lesleym@ontarionature.org Ontario Nature protects and restores natural habitats through research, education and conservation, connecting thousands of individuals and communities with nature. 201 - 366 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1R9 - Phone: (416) 444-8419, Toll free: 1-800-440-2366 info@ontarionature.org / www.ontarionature.org Charitable Registration # 10737 8592 RR0001