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rare Charitable Research Reserve

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Protecting 1,500+ acres of environmentally sensitive lands across ten properties in Waterloo Region and Wellington County, for research, education, and the health and well-being of our community. https://raresites.org/

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Get ready for an unforgettable March Break adventure at rare! Space is limited, so register today and give your child a week of fun learning in nature.

To learn more and register, please visit: app.amilia.com/store...

01.03.2026 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our hands-on nature camp offers youth the chance to explore local wildlife and ecology, learn outdoor skills and make new friends in a beautiful setting. Space is limited, so register today and give your tween/teen a week of fun learning in nature.

app.amilia.com/store...

28.02.2026 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you want to stay in the know about rare? sign up for our monthly e-newsletter to stay connected and never miss a thing! The next one comes out next Friday!

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27.02.2026 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Discover how parents, educators, conservation groups and community members can work together to raise the next generation of Earth stewards and help protect the places they love.

Learn more by visiting www.raresites.org/ev...

26.02.2026 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for a free community event where gardeners come together to swap seeds, share stories and connect. Bring small, labelled packets of vegetable, herb, flower, or native seeds, if possible or simply come to learn and explore. Learn more by visiting www.raresites.org/se...

25.02.2026 23:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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View and bid on nature-inspired works by some of the biggest and brightest names in Canadian Photo-based Art in our ten day long Exhibition and Online Art Auction. Learn more by visiting www.raresites.org/ev...

23.02.2026 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for a fascinating talk with PhD candidate Jonathan Chu as he shares what he’s discovered by fitting owned cats with tiny β€œCatCams” and GPS trackers.

Visit www.raresites.org/ev... to register!

18.02.2026 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Family Day!

On branches, on hooves and on hiking boots; families are part of every landscape. Today, we honour the many shapes 'family' can take and the importance of protecting the places where those connections grow.

16.02.2026 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Love isn’t one-size-fits-all. It blooms in many colours, seasons and spaces. Wishing you a Valentine’s Day filled with a "Flicker-ing" kind of love that feels rooted, wild and true.

14.02.2026 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our hands-on nature camp offers youth the chance to explore local wildlife and ecology, learn outdoor skills and make new friends in a beautiful setting. Space is limited, so register today and give your tween/teen a week of fun learning in nature.

app.amilia.com/store...

13.02.2026 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The annual Plant Sale & EcoMarket is looking for vendors who are passionate about sustainability, environmental stewardship and eco-conscious products or services. If your business or product is green at heart, we want you!

Apply by visiting:
www.raresites.org/ab...

12.02.2026 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Graduate students, this is your chance to secure funding for your environmental projects! rare is now accepting applications for the annual Ages Foundation Fellowship & Bursaries program.
Apply by April 1: raresites.org/progra...

08.02.2026 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Show your valentine that you really care with a gift that will keep on giving! From now until Thursday, February 12, 2026 (noon), you can purchase an e-valentine that we will send to someone special in your life on February 14.

Visit www.raresites.org/do...

07.02.2026 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Less than one week to register and move your body in nature to feel great with rare! Join us for Yoga in the Garden. All you have to bring is yourself, your yoga mat and a donation for the Cambridge Foodbank. See you there!

for more details, please visit www.raresites.org/ev...

06.02.2026 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for a fascinating talk with PhD candidate Jonathan Chu as he shares what he’s discovered by fitting owned cats with tiny β€œCatCams” and GPS trackers.

Visit www.raresites.org/ev... to register!

30.01.2026 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Get ready for an unforgettable March Break adventure at rare! Space is limited, so register today and give your child a week of fun learning in nature.

To learn more and register, please visit: app.amilia.com/store...

29.01.2026 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Show your valentine that you really care with a gift that will keep on giving! From now until Friday, February 13, 2026 (noon), you can purchase an e-valentine to send to someone special in your life. Visit www.raresites.org/do...

27.01.2026 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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thank you to Kindred Credit Union for their generous support of rare’s Organic Farm Food Equity Steward role! This will helps ensure everyone has access to fresh, healthy food while supporting sustainable farming and community programs.

We’re grateful for partners who help us grow impact together.

26.01.2026 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Graduate students, this is your chance to secure funding for your environmental projects! rare is now accepting applications for the annual Ages Foundation Fellowship & Bursaries program.
Apply by April 1: raresites.org/progra...

23.01.2026 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for a fascinating talk with PhD candidate Jonathan Chu as he shares what he’s discovered by fitting owned cats with tiny β€œCatCams” and GPS trackers.

Visit www.raresites.org/ev... to register!

22.01.2026 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are the squirrels in our cities the same as the ones in the forest? Join us January 28 to find out. Alannah Grant will share research that uncovers how urban living may disrupt the natural rhythms of city-dwelling squirrels living near you.

Register now at www.raresites.org/ev...

21.01.2026 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Even in the dog days of winter, nature shows up looking like this.

20.01.2026 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A little winter light for Blue Monday.

What is your favourite way to combat the winter blues? Comment below.

19.01.2026 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Move your body in nature and feel great with rare! Join us for Yoga in the Garden. All you have to bring is yourself, your yoga mat and a donation for the Cambridge Foodbank. See you there!

for more details, please visit www.raresites.org/ev...

18.01.2026 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re blown away by this community. In just a few days, supporters came together to fully fund the final pieces of the Schneider’s Woods parking safety project. Thank you for helping us finish what we started.

15.01.2026 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you saved the date yet?! Our annual Plant Sale & Eco-Market returns Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Slit Barn. Stock up on native plants and discover eco-friendly goods from local vendors - just in time for spring gardening season.

14.01.2026 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Snow problem is too big when you can work a camera like this. Look at how beautiful this female cardinal all fluffed up for winter.

What is your favourite bird to see over the winter? Comment below!

13.01.2026 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spice up your winter with rare! Check out our upcoming events for the next few months to connect with nature, even in the colder months.

visit www.raresites.org/ev... for more information.

12.01.2026 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save the date for Seedy Saturday! Join us for a free community event where gardeners come together to swap seeds, share stories, and connect. Enjoy light refreshments and free parking!

Visit www.raresites.org/ev... for more details!

11.01.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you believe food is a tool for connection and equity?
We are seeking an Organic Farm Food Equity Steward to cultivate organic food for donation, support volunteers and contribute to building a more just local food system at Springbank Farm.

Visit, www.raresites.org/ab... to learn more!

10.01.2026 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0