The Friends of Peche Island was established initially by
Henry Shanfield some time ago. After Henry's death in 2003 it became inactive. In 2005 the organization was reformed and registered
as a non-profit organization. It is the first not-for-profit, volunteer based organization formed to assist a City Park in
all of Canada.
In partnership with The City of Windsor, Parks and Recreation The Friends of Peche Island supports and
raises funds through memberships, donations, and retail sales to protect and promote the ecological integrity of this unique
Detroit River/Lake St. Clair island for present and future generations to come. We achieve our purpose by focusing on three
specific areas of education, research, and habitat restoration.
Education
• develop and publish a book about Peche Island -
Trees of Peche Island, Wildlife of Peche Island, History of Peche Island, etc.
• host guided bird hikes during the Festival of Birds in May and
the W.E. Saunders Birding Odyssey in September.
• update and expand exhibits in the Visitor's Centre and Marsh Boardwalks
and bridges.
• provide transportation service to and from the island for use by the citizens of Windsor and
visitors to the city.
Research
• fund research on Species at Risk in the park, most
recently including the Impact of Raccoon Predation on Turtle Species, and the reintroduction of the Flying Squirrel.
Habitat Restoration
• Waste/debris removal and anti-erosion programs
•
support the establishment of a Peche Island Habitat Program for fish, plant and wildlife.
JOIN THE FPI! If you are interested
in our services, or membership, please contact The Friends of Peche Island.
203-119 Chatham Street West
Windsor, ON, Canada
N9A
5M7
Phone: (519) 488-1517
email: gwwtcomm@yahoo.com
