A little can go a long way! A $3 gift supports rare’s work as a leader for Sustainable Development Goals. When you give, you help protect clean air, healthy ecosystems and outdoor spaces that support well-being for everyone now and into the future.

Giving Tuesday is getting closer and Beverley Nykamp is kicking things off with a generous $500 gift to inspire her community. Beverley is challenging others to join her and support the natural spaces that make our region special. Will you be part of her momentum?

Seven days until Giving Tuesday 2025. If you are planning how to give back this year we hope rare is on your list. Your gift helps care for more than 1,550 acres of forests fields and wetlands that shelter so many plants and animals. Join us as we count down to a day that supports local nature.

Save the date! 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! Details to come.

Give the perfect gift to show your loved ones that you care about them & want the best for their future. Donate $25 or more & get an eCertificate to send to the person you're honouring with your gift! Visit http://weblink.donor... to learn more!

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...

Join us Thursday, December 4, 2025 for a video screening of Lauren Judge’s More-than-human Illuminations. A fascinating exploration of creativity beyond the human. Register at www.raresites.org/ev...

Chillin’ on the ice (literally). The Blue Heron is taking cool to a whole new level at rare as the winter weather continues to nip at our noses and ears.

Join us for a free community event where gardeners come together to swap seeds, share stories, and connect. Everyone is welcome. Enjoy light refreshments and free parking! More details coming soon!

Your generosity protects the land, inspires future conservationists and fuels critical research. You are the reason this beautiful, vital reserve is protected in perpetuity. We are extremely grateful for your dedication to our community and the environment. #ThankYou #NationalPhilanthropyDay2025

Give the perfect gift to show your loved ones that you care about them & want the best for their future. Donate $25 or more & get an eCertificate to send to the person you're honouring with your gift! Visit http://weblink.donor... to learn more!

Foggy mornings at the rare have a way of reminding us that nature doesn’t need filters to be magical #NoFilter

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...

There is still time to register for the Yoga in the Garden THIS WEEK! Don't miss out because it is the last session of 2025. for more details, please visit www.raresites.org/ev...

rare's bi-annual review is now out for 2025-2026 Fall/Winter! Read all about the amazing things happening at rare and the amazing people and organizations supporting us along the way. Visit rare's publications page to read the latest issue and past issues! www.raresites.org/pu... (link in bio)

Self-care, egret edition. Even the most elegant birds need a little grooming.

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! Visit lp.constantcontactpa...

Did someone say something about Blue Jays? Lots of chatter around them this week… maybe you’ll catch sight of one in the trees (or your TV) this weekend. Doing some bird watching this weekend at rare? Comment below the species you're hoping to see on the trails this weekend!

We hope you are easing into the long weekend just like this stunning snail, photographed by, @dunham_photography

Get outside, get your hands dirty, and build a better connection with the environment around you! We have several excellent opportunities to volunteer and get involved. For more information swipe or visit www.raresites.org/ab... Tip: This is a great chance to get high school volunteer hours

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...

Happy Saturday! Enjoy a wonderful weekend (hopefully enjoying time in nature)! Tag us if you visit any of the events this weekend or rare sites. White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), photo by Adam Gray

Have you heard? Local Markets is hosting a Sip & Shop Fall Market on Saturday, September 27 at the Wave Maker and they have chosen rare to be their local charity recipient! Grab a beer shop all things fall and visit us at the rare booth!

Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? Visit rare at the Preston Cambridge Library for Harvest Day! The Preston Library is offering a day filled with games, crafts and fun sensory activities, great for the whole family.

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...

What an incredible day at the 16th Annual Trail Party! Thanks to the support of our community, we raised over $48k (and still counting) in support of conservation, research and education at rare. A huge thank you to the rare community #StepUpForNature. We hope to see you next year!

On the eve of rare's 16th Annual Trail Party, we’re remembering the joy, laughter and community spirit from past Trail Parties. From first steps on the trail to crossing the finish line together, every memory is rooted in care for nature and each other. #StepUpForNature

Our 16th Annual Trail Party is just days away, and thanks to our amazing community, we’re so close to reaching our fundraising goal. Every dollar helps protect local lands, support critical research and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. Donate today! raceroster.com/event...

Are you curious about where a green career can take you? Join us at the Sustainable Career Expo on Wednesday, September 24! Connect with professionals, explore opportunities in conservation, research, education and more.

Are you joining rare to #StepUpForNature on Sunday, September 21, 2025? Be sure to pick up your Wood Rescue commemorative pin made from fallen tree branches! Grab one for $5 this weekend at the Trail Party or add it to your registration when you proceed to checkout.

We are 5 days out!!! We hope you will Step up for Nature and join the party! Fundraise, walk, hike or run to help protect natural environments and help the next generation become stewards of the environment. #StepUpforNature and register at raceroster.com/event...#StepUpforNature(Link in Bio)

Thank you for supporting the 16th Annual Trail Party: Walk, Hike or Run for rare. Thanks to their generosity, our community can come together on Sunday, September 21, at Riverbluffs Park in Cambridge to celebrate nature, enjoy the outdoors and raise funds to protect local lands and wildlife.

Happy Saturday! We hope you are having a lovely weekend! Tag us in your rare trail visits! Oriole bird (Icterus galbula) Photo by Rose Osborn

Are you passionate about nature and looking to contribute to real environmental research? rare is looking for volunteers to support a new ecological monitoring program: To sign up, email [email protected]

Join rare on Sunday, September 21, 2025, for our 16th annual TRAIL PARTY! Fundraise, walk, hike or run to help protect natural environments and help the next generation become stewards of the environment. #StepUpforNature and register at raceroster.com/event...#StepUpforNature(Link in Bio)

We’re grateful to Civilian Screen Printing and Wood Rescue for supporting the 16th Annual Trail Party: Walk, Hike, or Run for rare. Register today: www.raresites.org/ev...

Have you heard? Local Markets is hosting a Sip & Shop Fall Market on Saturday, September 27 at the Wave Maker and they have chosen rare to be their local charity recipient! Grab a beer shop all things fall and visit us at the rare booth!

We’re looking for volunteers to help make the 16th Annual Trail Party a success! Join us on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Riverbluffs Park in Cambridge and be part of a community celebration that supports local conservation, research and education. visit www.raresites.org/ab... to learn more!

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! A new issue is coming to inboxes this week! Visit lp.constantcontactpa... or click the link in our bio!

Join rare on Sunday, September 21, 2025, for our 16th annual TRAIL PARTY! Fundraise, walk, hike or run to help protect natural environments and help the next generation become stewards of the environment. #StepUpforNature and register at raceroster.com/event...#StepUpforNature(Link in Bio)

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...

We’re grateful to Schmidt Reality for supporting the 16th Annual Trail Party: Walk, Hike, or Run for rare. Register today: www.raresites.org/ev...

Happy long weekend and September 1! Stay safe and savour those last few weeks of summer! Photo by Devon Crowell

Have you heard? Local Markets is hosting a Sip & Shop Fall Market on Saturday, September 27 at the Wave Maker and they have chosen rare to be their local charity recipient! Grab a beer shop all things fall and visit us at the rare booth!

This is the last market of the summer being hosted at rare's Slit Barn!!

Have you registered or donated to your favourite #StepUpForNature Trail Party team? You won't want to miss it because this year, Equitable is sponsoring the Kids' Zone where fun never stops! Thank you Equitable! Register or donate at www.raresites.org/ev...

The great spangled fritillaries give the rare butterfly research team a run for their money!

Congratulations to the winner of the rare Charity 50/50 Raffle and VIP Lady Gaga - The Mayhem Ball tickets, ticket number B-10407! We're reaching out to the lucky ticket holder now to confirm and arrange a transfer of the prize. Huge thanks to those who bought tickets and supported this initiative.

Today is the LAST DAY to get your tickets and enter for a chance to win the rare Charity 50/50 Raffle & VIP concert tickets to Lady Gaga's Mayhem Ball on September 13, 2025! The raffle closes TONIGHT at 11:59 p.m. so be sure to visit, www.rafflebox.ca/raf... and get your tickets.

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...