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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 7h

Help us grow something good! Join rare and Tree Canada on Wednesday, October 21 for a morning of hands-on planting at the Springbank Farm Hub Orchard. Free to attend Spaces are limited and pre-registration is required. Sign up today and help us plant for the future! raresites.org/events

Poster for rare promoting Fruit Tree Planting Day! on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Springbank Farm Hub Orchard, 681 Blair Road, Cambridge, with RSVP at raresite.org/events and funding by Tree Canada/Arbres Canada, over a photo of a fenced orchard gate and green trees under a blue sky.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Join rare and the Cambridge Food Bank for a welcoming morning of movement, mindfulness and connection at the Springbank Farm Hub. Free to attend with a food item for the Cambridge Food Bank Learn more and register at raresites.org/events.

Outdoor yoga class poster showing several bundled-up people doing tree pose on mats in a garden under a blue sky, with the rare and Cambridge Food Bank logos at top. Text reads: YOGA IN THE GARDEN; Fall Sessions; October 22, 2026; November 12, 2026; Festive Holiday Yoga at Lamb’s Inn: December 9, 2026; 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; 681 Blair Road, Cambridge; WWW.RARESITES.ORG/EVENTS; Photo by C. Maybhate.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Only a few tickets remain for @TerraLightfoot at the Slit Barn on Thursday, October 8. This is the last installment of the Slit Barn Sessions, so be sure to reserve your ticket before they're gone. Visit raresites.org/events.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The rare Research team headed to Georgian Bay to study a newly discovered population of hybrid Phragmites! Working with Georgian Bay Forever and the Smith Forest Health Lab, this research will help distinguish native, introduced and hybrid forms to better inform conservation.

Three people wearing waders and sunglasses stand on a rocky shoreline beside tall reeds and water under a bright sky. The middle waders are labeled “SAIL” and the right chest waders are labeled “Cabela’s.”

Two people in waders walk through shallow marsh water among tall reeds and grasses. A wide blue sky with scattered white clouds stretches over the wetland.

Tall reeds and grasses fill the foreground beside a wide body of water, with a distant shoreline on the horizon. Above, a bright blue sky is dotted with large white clouds.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

What a day to #StepUpForNature! Thank you to everyone who walked, hiked, fundraised, donated, volunteered and cheered us on at rare’s 17th Annual Trail Party. Together, our community showed just how much can happen when we step up for the natural spaces we share!

Collage of people at an outdoor nature event, with adults and children gathered on a gravel path and grass, including volunteers, a stroller, and kids in green shirts labeled “Trail Party McPherson.” Several scenes show smiling participants, a person holding an open booklet, and Rare branding with the text “#StepUpForNature,” “@rare_sites,” and “rare.”

Collage of people and families walking, talking, and volunteering at a wooded trail event in a park, including a stroller, dogs, and children in green shirts. Readable text includes @rare_sites, #StepUpForNature, rare TRAIL PARTY, This way..., FINISH LINE, and rare.

Collage of an outdoor community event with people smiling, playing games, juggling, making art, and performing music near a white tent and stone wall. Readable text includes LIVE candidly, @rare_sites, #StepUpForNature, and rare.

Sponsor appreciation poster with green-and-white background and gold accents, featuring a large speech bubble that says “THANK YOU! SPONSORS.” Readable text includes “PRESENTING SPONSOR MacPherson,” “BBQ SPONSOR Brian Domm Farms,” “MERCH SPONSORS Wood Rescue” and “Civilian Screen Printing,” and “BUSKER SPONSORS Troy Schmidt RE/MAX TwinCity, OMNI LLP,” and “Zeifmans Ideas with impact.”

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We rocked with rare! Thank you to everyone who joined us on Main Street to celebrate 25 years of rare with an incredible performance by Whitehorse! Huge thanks to ebolt music, the City of Cambridge and EM Rowsell for helping us make the day so special. What a celebration!

Collage of an outdoor street event with a small stage and audience watching several speakers and musicians. Banners behind the stage read rare, Conservation, and Education, and nearby storefronts include True North Tape Shop and Flight.

Collage of a blonde woman and a man performing live outdoors, both wearing denim jackets and playing acoustic or electric guitars at microphones. Visible signs in the background read “rare,” “Education,” and “Conservation,” suggesting a charitable research reserve event.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Get your garden ready for winter! Join rare on October 24 for a FREE workshop on winterizing garden beds, improving soil and adding native edible plants that support people and wildlife. Space is limited and registration is required: raresites.org/event

Promotional poster for rare Gardening Workshop: Preparing your Garden for Fall, with the subtitle Winter Beds, Cover Crops & Native Edibles. It shows a gardener harvesting tomatoes in a lush garden and a field of green cover crops, and includes the details Saturday, October 24, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., rare ECO Centre, 768 Blair Road, Cambridge, and register at raresites.org/events.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join artist Sherri Hay this fall for two slow walks that invite you to tune in to what you hear: birds, wind, silence, and everything in between. Sunday, September 27, 2026 Open to all, no expertise required, just come notice. rare ECO centre, 768 Blair Rd, Cambridge, ON N3H 4R8

Large gray cumulus clouds fill most of the sky, with patches of deep blue visible between them and bright sunlight glowing at the right edge.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

After being postponed, we're excited to welcome @TerraLightfoot to the Slit Barn on Thursday, October 8. Tickets are limited, so be sure to reserve yours before they're gone. Visit raresites.org/events to secure your spot!

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Could this be rare’s best broccoli ever? We think so! This beautiful harvest is headed to the Cambridge Food Bank, thanks to the hard work of our seasonal staff and amazing volunteers at the Springbank Farm Hub.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What happens when creativity meets the natural world? Students from the University of Waterloo School of Architecture recently stepped outside the studio and into nature, using natural materials to design and create one-of-a-kind hats.

A young woman with curly dark hair wears a crown of autumn leaves, branches, and berries while standing against a textured white wall. Her black sweatshirt reads “UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO.”

Smiling man wearing black glasses and a black T-shirt stands against a white stone wall, with a leafy crown decorated with a small purple flower on his head; one large leaf partly covers his right eye.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We’re hiring! rare is looking for an Every Child Outdoors (ECO) Program Facilitator to inspire children, youth and community members through hands-on environmental education. Full-time, 52-week contract at $23/hour. Learn more and apply at raresites.org/careers

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Find a little calm in nature this fall! Join rare and the Cambridge Food Bank for Yoga in the Garden on Sept. 17, Oct. 22 and Nov. 12, plus Festive Holiday Yoga on Dec. 9. Free to attend with a food item for the Cambridge Food Bank. All experience levels welcome!

Poster for rare and Cambridge Food Bank promoting “YOGA IN THE GARDEN,” showing people doing tree pose outdoors in a field. Text lists Fall Sessions: September 17, 2026; October 22, 2026; November 12, 2026; Festive Holiday Yoga at Lamb’s Inn: December 9, 2026; 9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.; 681 Blair Road, Cambridge; WWW.RARESITES.ORG/EVENTS.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Only a couple of days left to register and/or donate! Join us on Sunday, September 20, by walking, hiking or running to help protect the natural spaces that make Waterloo Region and Wellington County so special. Register today ! Visit raresites.org/events to get your team started!

Promotional Trail Party Poster: A family enjoying their time on the trail by Elinor the Eagle by rare's ECO Centre.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

There are so many ways to make a difference at rare. Whether you're passionate about research, gardening, conservation, events or connecting people with nature, there's a volunteer opportunity waiting for you. Visit raresites.org/about/... to learn more and sign up today

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Strong communities are built through strong relationships, and we’re grateful to have Omni LLP stepping up for nature alongside us! Thank you, Omni LLP, for investing in your community and helping rare #StepUpForNature! Register today by visiting www.raresites.org/ev...!

A thank-you post to Omni LLP for sponsoring the Trail Party

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

On Saturday, September 19, enjoy a free pop-up concert from whitehorse along with family-friendly activities, a kids zone and hands-on environmental education stations from rare.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

What if something headed for landfill could have another life? That question drives local business Wood Rescue, which keeps wood waste in circulation. Thank you to our Merch Sponsor for showing sustainability in action and helping us #StepUpForNature!

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A Trail Party T-shirt is a reminder of a day spent outside with our community. Thank you to Merch Sponsor Civilian Screen Printing for helping create something participants can wear proudly long after the final kilometre. We’re grateful to have this local team behind us!

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Behind strong communities are organizations willing to invest in good ideas. Thank you to Busker Sponsor Zeifmans for helping bring performers to the Trail Party route and create the memories that make the day so special. We’re grateful to have you #StepUpForNature with us!

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Thank you to Busker Sponsor Troy Schmidt Realty! A lifelong Waterloo Region resident, Troy knows that community is about the people and places that make it feel like home. We’re grateful for his support in making every kilometre of the Trail Party more memorable.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

A great Trail Party deserves a great finish! Thank you to BBQ Sponsor Brian Domm Farms for helping us welcome participants back from the trails with a well-earned meal and a chance to connect. We’re grateful to have this local farm helping our community #StepUpForNature.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, MacPherson Builders! Their commitment to building strong, sustainable communities extends beyond the homes they create. We’re grateful to have them building community with us and helping rare #StepUpForNature at the Trail Party.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

On Saturday, September 19, enjoy a free pop-up concert from whitehorse along with family-friendly activities, a kids zone and hands-on environmental education stations from rare.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Join us on Sunday, September 20 by walking, hiking or running to help protect the natural spaces that make Waterloo Region and Wellington County so special. Register today and let's Step Up for Nature together! Visit raresites.org/events to get your team started!

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Whether you're passionate about research, gardening, conservation, events or connecting people with nature, there's a volunteer opportunity waiting for you. Swipe through to explore each opportunity and find the one that's right for you. raresites.org/about/...

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Week SIX of ECO Camp was full of wildlife and discovery! Campers learned with Moccasin Identifier, explored birds and birdwatching, discovered the world of bees, hiked Ancient Woods, met raptors from Wild Ontario and wrapped up the week with newly hatched baby turtles.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

This weekend’s BioBlitz gave us even more to celebrate! We were joined by MPP Brian Riddell to recognize an $89,700 Ontario Trillium Foundation Seed Grant supporting new opportunities for community members to get hands-on with conservation at rare.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Earlier this summer, our team collected at-risk turtle nests to give the eggs a safer place to incubate. Now, those tiny turtles are beginning to hatch! These little turtles have a big adventure ahead of them, and we’re so happy to see them take their first steps (and swims!) into the wild.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Become a community scientist at rare's BioBlitz! Join us August 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for expert-led hikes and help identify as many species as possible using iNaturalist. No experience needed. Coffee, snacks and lunch included. FREE to register at www.raresites.org/ev...!

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Week FOUR of ECO Camp! Campers learned about Moccasin Identifier, pigments and composting, practiced research skills with chipmunk researchers at Ancient Woods, explored the gardens and headed out on a birding hike. Another busy week of learning outdoors at rare!

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Join rare and move your body in nature to feel grea!! Join us for Yoga in the Garden on THIS THURSDAY, August 13. All you have to bring is yourself, your yoga mat and a donation for the Cambridge Foodbank. See you there! Let us know you're coming by registering at www.raresites.org/ev...

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

New date. Don't miss your second chance! After being postponed, we're excited to welcome @TerraLightfoot to the Slit Barn on Thursday, October 8. Tickets are limited, so be sure to reserve yours before they're gone. Visit raresites.org/events to secure your spot!

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Join rare and move your body in nature to feel great with rare !! Join us for Yoga in the Garden on August 13. All you have to bring is yourself, your yoga mat and a donation for the Cambridge Foodbank. See you there! Let us know you're coming by registering at www.raresites.org/ev...

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Over two days, rare was filled with curiosity and connection as artists, scientists, naturalists and community members came together to explore the many ways art and science help us better understand the world around us.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Week 3 at ECO Camp was full of discoveries!. Campers spent the week catching and identifying butterflies, exploring the hidden world of benthic macroinvertebrates, hiking the trails, getting their hands dirty in the gardens at Springbank Farm Hub and meeting some incredible birds of prey up close.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I spy a little Green Frog "Lithobates clamitans"! Sometimes, the best trail companions are the ones you almost miss. Have a wonderful weekend and be sure to keep an eye out for some of nature's most special pals.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Join rare and move your body in nature to feel great with rare! Join us for Yoga in the Garden THIS THURSDAY. All you have to bring is yourself, your yoga mat and a donation for the Cambridge Foodbank. See you there! Let us know you're coming by registering at www.raresites.org/ev...

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Want to make a real difference for the environment right here in Waterloo Region? rare is looking for volunteers to join them at the Springbank Food Bank Garden on Wednesdays and at Land Relations days on select Tuesdays and Thursdays. Visit raresites.org to register or find out more.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Join rare 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! Let us know you're coming by registering at www.raresites.org/ev...

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Ticks are active from spring through fall in Ontario. They can carry Lyme disease, so it is important to be prepared when spending time outdoors. When visiting rare, stay on marked trails and wear long sleeves & pants. Use bug spray with DEET or icaridin. Protect yourself & enjoy nature safely.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Join us for our 2026 finale installment of Conversations for Conservation on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. We invite you and all your friends to a video screening of Lauren Judge’s More-than-human Illuminations. Register www.raresites.org/ev...

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

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! Visit lp.constantcontactpa...

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Summer at rare is looking pretty full! We have a season packed with events that bring our community together, from garden yoga and live music under the barn to evenings that get us thinking deeply about the world around us. Check out everything coming up at raresites.org/events

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Spring has fully arrived on the land at rare. This flowering tree in full bloom is a reminder of just how quickly the season turns when conditions are right. Get outside while it lasts.

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rare Charitable Research Reserve @raresites.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Join rare for Youth and Climate Change: Blindsighting Emphasis. Presented by Dyanne Jiang, a 17-year-old climate activist, top 25 under 25 youth environmentalist. We will discuss biases and blind spots that shape how we see the climate crisis. register at www.raresites.org/ev...

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