Dear Friend,
I make an urgent appeal to you for assistance in our bid to protect The David
Dunlap Park & Observatory.
The fate of this 190-acre natural heritage asset in Richmond Hill is at risk of
being sold by the University of Toronto for development.
The Richmond Hill Naturalists have filed a notice with the Conservation Review
Board to preserve the natural open space of this Park, the Observatory buildings
and its entire contents, to ensure it remains working as a scientific, cultural
and heritage asset in our community.
Unless we mount a proper legal campaign before the Conversation Review Board,
our community's largest remaining green space will be lost forever.
The Conservation Review Board administers the Ontario Heritage Act, which aids
the people of this province in protecting and preserving their past. We have
enjoyed having this Park as an active part of our lives for 72 years.
If you believe our community, our Park should not be changed by development,
then make a donation, however small today. As little as $20.00 will make the
difference.
Help us ensure The David Dunlap Park & Observatory stays as your space. Use the
donation button on this page.
With sincere thanks,
Marianne Yake
President,
Richmond Hill Naturalists