Over the years, Friends of the Spit has evolved into a sophisticated political force and built a broad constituency of supporters. It is considered as Toronto’s premier grassroots environmental group. Friends of the Spit has 1,200 members. Supporters, through membership in allied groups, number in the thousands.
Friends of the Spit contributes extensively to further knowledge about the Spit. They hold viewing days, give talks, and keep the media informed. They published checklists of birds and plants, and an illustrated field guide to plants on the Spit.
» Friends of the Spit was instrumental in opening the Spit to the public.
» Friends of the Spit received the 1996 Award for Service to the Environment from the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects.
» Friends of the Spit is a 1999 recipient of a Thank You Green Toronto award from the City of Toronto.
» Friends of the Spit has actively promoted the Spit for the enjoyment of nature and quiet recreation.
» Friends of the Spit has been involved in many local, regional, and national parkland protection and creation issues.
» History of Friends of the Spit.
» Read Friends of the Spit Newsletter.
FOS MEMBERSHIP FORM
Individual $5.00
Household $8.00 (2 or more at the same address)
Print the FOS Membership Form and mail with your cheque to:
Friends of the Spit
P.O. Box 51518
2140A Queen St. East
Toronto, Ontario M4E 3V7
FOS does not sell, trade, or share its mailing and email list.
