Adopt an Acre logo overlay on image of Beaver Meadow

From November 1 - December 22,
symbolically Adopt An Acre and help rebuild the Wetland Viewing Platforms at Beaver Meadow Conservation Area. 

I want to Adopt An Acre!

 

Since 1996, Adopt An Acre has stood as a beacon of community-driven conservation, embodying the spirit of environmental stewardship within the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers, and Prince Edward County.

Adopt An Acre is more than just a fundraiser; it is a testament to the power of community involvement in preserving and maintaining our conservation areas.

Participation in Adopt An Acre is a simple yet powerful process. Individuals, families and businesses can become stewards of Quinte Conservation's natural landscape by symbolically adopting an acre in exchange for a donation.

When you Adopt An Acre, your symbolic gift ensures that these vital green spaces remain a cherished asset to the community.

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What you get

Every Adopt An Acre donation comes with a certificate. Adopt 2 or more acres and take home an exclusive QC plush forest animal. 

Did you know you can Adopt an Acre in honour/memory of a loved one? Just make sure to add the name(s) you want displayed on the certificate. 

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Adoption Cost

1 acre = $30 (includes certificate and tax receipt)

2 acres = $60 (includes certificate, QC plush forest animal, and tax receipt)

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How to Adopt An Acre

Online

Adopt An Acre online here.

In-person

Adopt An Acre in-person at Quinte Conservation's Main Office - 2061 Old Hwy 2, Belleville. 

Over-the-phone

Donors can adopt acres over the phone by calling 613-968-3434 during regular operating hours. 

HR Frink Centre bridge and wetland
Questions?
Speak with our staff! Email or call 613-968-3434 for more information.

History of Beaver Meadow Conservation Area

This year's Adopt an Acre fundraiser will support the replacement of two wetland lookout platforms that are located at the end of each trail. 

Located in Prince Edward County, this quiet property can be found at 158 County Road 11. Perfect for plant and bird enthusiasts, this area includes two short hiking trails around the wetland.

The property was once an experimental farm that grew celery, mushrooms, and sugar turnips. The farm also produced maple syrup, raised chickens, condensed milk, and sold wood.

Things to look out for when visiting Beaver Meadow include: 

  • Wildflowers like Wild Ginger, Baneberry, and Jack-in-the-pulpit
  • Deciduous trees like White Birch, American Beech, Black Walnut, Butternut, Shagbark Hickory, and Maple
  • Songbirds
  • Wetland residents like Beavers, Blue Herons, and Osprey