Here's how we've been accomplishing our mission of enhancing your visit to Killbear and supporting protection of this special place.
The Killbear Recreation Trail runs the length of the park, paralleling the main road. The Friends of Killbear raised over $50,000 to help build the 6 km trail which opened in 2002.
The picnic shelter, located at the Day Use Beach, gives park visitors a covered shelter to enjoy park programs, picnics, and private get-togethers protected from
the harsher elements while enjoying the spectacular beauty of Kilcoursie Bay. The picnic shelter was a joint project with Ontario Parks with the Friends
contributing a third of the costs.
The Friends of Killbear have supported research on Killbear's species at risk, including the threatened Massasauga Rattlesnake and the threatened Eastern Foxsnake.
The Friends' recent contributions have aided with the construction of snake fences and research into the effectiveness of the ecopassages and snake fencing in
preventing rattlesnake mortality.
The Friends of Killbear has provided funds to boardwalk muddy and wet sections of Killbear's trails.
The Friends of Killbear purchased a mini excavator to assist with the construction of snake fencing and trail maintenance throughout the park.
The Friends of Killbear purchased a tractor that will have multiple uses in the park including snow removal, trail improvements, site rehabilitation etc.