Moriah Harbour Cay Park for Next Generation Letter · 2019. 4. 20. · Next Generation project. 1....
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March 18, 2019 Dear Friend of Elizabeth Harbour and Moriah Harbour Cay National Park, The Elizabeth Harbour Conservation Partnership, in collaboration with our partners The Bahamas National Trust and The Exuma Foundation, is undertaking an important and timely project to establish the first infrastructure in Exuma’s Moriah Harbour Cay National Park. We are excited that the major work of this project is nearing completion! We are also excited to announce that a focal point of the project, the “outdoor classroom” gazebo structure, will be named in honor of Mr. Basil Minns, who with his wife, Jane Minns were the true visionaries of protecting some of the most beautiful land and sea scapes here in Great and Little Exuma. As a lifetime member of The Bahamas National Trust and a tireless advocate for the environment, we feel this is a wonderful way to make sure Basil's love of nature and educating others is passed on to the next generation. Basil’s Outdoor Classroom, located on the eastern end of Stocking Island, will feature a 15’x25’ gazebo, boat landing, and educational signage. In addition to this structure, we plan to build small cabanas on Fowl Cay and Moriah Harbour Cay. We believe that the addition of this infrastructure will benefit all who engage in the tourism industry, students from Exuma and beyond, and those who love Exuma and value the accessibility and beauty of an undeveloped landscape. We have already received grant funding through the Global Environment Facility’s Small Grants Program (GEF SGP) that covers the cost of building materials. Generous contributions have been made by our partners and individual donors to bring the project to its current phase. For our final fundraising effort to ensure that this project becomes all it can be, we are seeking support from the community through volunteerism and dedication. We hope to host our first school groups on Stocking Island in May, so if you’d like to get involved this is a great time! Please see the following pages for ways that you can contribute and for more information. We appreciate your support at any level in this historic project for Exuma. Sincerely, Craig Parotti President Elizabeth Harbour Conservation Partnership
Transcript of Moriah Harbour Cay Park for Next Generation Letter · 2019. 4. 20. · Next Generation project. 1....
March 18, 2019
Dear Friend of Elizabeth Harbour and Moriah Harbour Cay National Park,
The Elizabeth Harbour Conservation Partnership, in collaboration with our partners The Bahamas National Trust and The Exuma Foundation, is undertaking an important and timely project to establish the first infrastructure in Exuma’s Moriah Harbour Cay National Park. We are excited that the major work of this project is nearing completion! We are also excited to announce that a focal point of the project, the “outdoor classroom” gazebo structure, will be named in honor of Mr. Basil Minns, who with his wife, Jane Minns were the true visionaries of protecting some of the most beautiful land and sea scapes here in Great and Little Exuma. As a lifetime member of The Bahamas National Trust and a tireless advocate for the environment, we feel this is a wonderful way to make sure Basil's love of nature and educating others is passed on to the next generation.
Basil’s Outdoor Classroom, located on the eastern end of Stocking Island, will feature a 15’x25’ gazebo, boat landing, and educational signage. In addition to this structure, we plan to build small cabanas on Fowl Cay and Moriah Harbour Cay. We believe that the addition of this infrastructure will benefit all who engage in the tourism industry, students from Exuma and beyond, and those who love Exuma and value the accessibility and beauty of an undeveloped landscape.
We have already received grant funding through the Global Environment Facility’s Small Grants Program (GEF SGP) that covers the cost of building materials. Generous contributions have been made by our partners and individual donors to bring the project to its current phase. For our final fundraising effort to ensure that this project becomes all it can be, we are seeking support from the community through volunteerism and dedication. We hope to host our first school groups on Stocking Island in May, so if you’d like to get involved this is a great time!
Please see the following pages for ways that you can contribute and for more information. We appreciate your support at any level in this historic project for Exuma.
Sincerely,
Craig Parotti President Elizabeth Harbour Conservation Partnership
How to Contribute
Donations big or small are accepted and appreciated, but if you would like to make a larger contribution, we’d like to recognize you or your loved ones! There are several ways for you to leave a lasting memory in the Moriah Harbour Cay National Park and support the Park for the Next Generation project.
1. Dedication of a Cabana - $2500 There will be two small, sturdy, thatched roof cabanas installed on Fowl Cay and Moriah Harbour Cay as part of this project. A bronze plaque will be affixed to the cabana. Please complete the form available below to dedicate a cabana.
2. Dedication of a Trail Bench - $1000 donation We have designed a simple, durable, and beautiful bench for special locations along the trails of the eastern end of Stocking Island. The bench will be made of concrete and feature sea glass and conch shells. A bronze plaque will be affixed to the bench. Please complete the form below to dedicate a bench.
3. Dedication of a Sign - $750 donation There will be four interpretive educational signs and two Moriah Harbour Cay National Park signs installed as part of this project. A bronze plaque will be affixed to each sign. Please complete the form below to dedicate a sign.
4. Basil’s Outdoor Classroom Supporter - $500 donation Please complete the form below if you’d like your name or a friend/family member’s name to join others who have contributed on a display on Stocking Island recognizing the early supporters of the Moriah Harbour Cay National Park.
Scanned forms can be sent to [email protected] or dropped off at CNK Liquor or The Exuma Foundation.
How to Make the Donation
Donations of any amount can be made directly by check to The Elizabeth Harbour Conservation Partnership and accepted locally at CNK Liquor Store or The Exuma Foundation.
Online donations will be accepted via The Exuma Foundation’s website which uses PayPal. Link here to the donation page. Once you have chosen whether to use PayPal or a credit/debit card, make sure to note that the donation is for the Elizabeth Harbour Partnership where it asks for “special instructions for the seller”.
If you are a U.S. or Canadian resident, your donation may be eligible for tax exemption. Please contact The Exuma Foundation for details about this process. [email protected]
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The Eastern end of Stocking Island and Moriah Harbour Cay are stunningly beautiful places to explore. The Exuma Foundation Environmental Education program has taken hundreds of Exumian students to these areas over the past three years to raise awareness about the Moriah Harbour Cay National Park and the wilderness in their own backyard. The addition of infrastructure in the Park will make these field trips even more possible, enjoyable and educational. A place to take a break from the sun, learn about the Park’s ecosystems and discover a peaceful place right across the harbour will not only benefit educational efforts, but tourists and local visitors alike.
Location of Outdoor Classroom
Locations of Cabanas
Moriah Harbour Cay National Park “Park for the Next Generation” Project Donor Form
Ordered by: Date:
Phone contact: Email contact:
Please choose one option per form:
____ I would like to dedicate a cabana ($2500)
____ I would like to dedicate a bench ($1000)
____ I would like to dedicate a sign ($750)
____ I would like to sponsor the Outdoor Classroom ($500)
____ I would like to donate another amount $___________.
Plaque inscription information: As you would like it to appear (name, in honor, in memory, etc) Two lines only. If you would like a larger plaque, please send an email to [email protected] for details of how to order your own.
Method of payment:
____ Check delivered to CNK Liquor or Exuma Foundation
____ Online via Exuma Foundation (special instructions = Elizabeth Harbour Partnership)
Please include copy of this form if donation is made by check. If donation is made online, please scan form and send to [email protected]
When your form and donation are received, you will receive a confirmation email.
Thank you! Your support is greatly appreciated!
