A34 -The Canadian Champion, Fridav, November 24. 2006 t'Y~,,((l I ' t » I~' t'~aà ROYAL 1 BOTANICAL SGARDENS www.rbg.ca Opened: 1932 Size: 1, 100 hectares (2,700 acres) Species at risk: Over 35 species ait risk can be found on Royal Botanical Gardiens' properties. Plants: 1,108 species - 15% of native Canadian species, and over 20% of Ontarios native species. Funding: ïSelf generated* 0 Government ofOnai *Region of Halton memberships admissions, rental git and grants Oak savannah, a provincially rare ha bitat, once dominated the uplands of Cootes Paradise and Hendrie Valley sanctuaries. Re-establishing healthy savannahs is important. We are: " Removing introduced plants that are taking over this habitat. " Reclairning a construction site as new oak savanriah using native seeds from our properties (Sunfish Pond hillside). Collect seeds for propagation Plant the seeds Nurture the plants Monitor and learn Endow Paradise Named endowmnerit Becotme a member $10 $50 $100 $500 $5.000 ý$501000 $454$60 680 Plains Road West, Burlington, Ontario L7T 4H4 P.O. Box 399, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3H8 905-527-1 158, Toil free: 1 -800-694-GROW (4769) Fax: 905-577-0375 CHARITABLE REGISTRATION NUMBER: 13350 0850 RR<0001 For decades Royal Botanical Gardens has been protecting and restoring wetlands and streams (including Cootes Paradise). We are: " Reducing invasive species such as carp. " Improving water quality by reducing excess nutrients, sediment and toxins from run off. " Planting 1l000s of wetland plants annually to re-establish marsh habitat. Catch a carp Save a largemouth bass Replant Wetlands Manage the Fishway Endow Paradise ,Named endowment Become a mem ber $10 $50 $100 $ 500 $5,000 $50.000 $45-$60 ~IM~ ~jjybian(~V~mpio Nane. Address. P honeý JI'd i1 E mail: Enclose Js10 $5C $50 A tax reri ke ta receive monthly electronic newsletters d is my gift* of $s50 10 J s,ooo i,000 J1 prefer ta eipi is issued lor gis. J s00 J$5,000 give $ Please process the purchase of a one-year membership J Family $60 [J lndividual $45 'U Grandparent/Dual $60 Payment information J Ive enclosed a cheque payable ta Royal Botanical Gardens OR, please charge my J VISA J Amnerican Express J MasterCard CAil # EXPIR PAiL 905-527-1158, 1-800-694-4769, Faxý 905-577-0375 Please caîl if you wish ta discuss your givîng options. Kîndly return this form wîth your payment. Thank you. -------------------------------------------I - I--- "To be able to corne heî'e to Rbyal Botanical Gardens with it5 restoration programs and see how the planet shou/d be, for everybody to understand that whoever you are, whatever your status, what you do each day actually does make a difference. " Dr. Jane Goodali, 2006 R o yal,) Fo t iniuaci1C GaIrdcier i'1 isocated close to your home, but if someone asked you, "Do you know how Royal Botanical Gardens impacts your life?" What would you say? Royal Botanical Gardens is one of the Ieading environmental organizations in Ontario. Just some of aur responsibilities include;- * protecting and restoring 970 hectares (2,400 acres) of wetlands, forests and trails. " educating thousands of children and families annually about nature, plants, wildlife and how people impact the environ ment. " working with partners ta dlean our water, restore our wetlands, and protect species ai risk of extinction. " promoting understanding of how people benefit from plants and the importance of biodiversity. Each year, Royal Botanîcal Gardens must raise over 60 per cent of its operating budget. This support cornes from generous people like you. Royal Botanical Gardens impacts your lîfe, your neighbourhood and your community. Please complete the donor card or visit www.rbg.ca, click on Protecting paradise and learn how you can help (click on Support RBG for full membershîp details and benefits).